Australian south sea pearls

The Paspaley pearl auctions are the most important sales events in the international South Sea pearl calendar, attracting a truly international clientele.

Paspaley’s auctions have a reputation for offering the widest variety of pearls – from commercial grade pearls to the finest pearls available anywhere in the world. Every pearl is meticulously sorted and assessed according to the company’s proprietary grading system. All lots are graded using a combination of quality and value parameters, namely size, shape, colour, lustre and complexion.

The article also features a viewpoint from Nicholas Paspaley, AC on this milestone event and the changes that have occured within the industry as a whole over the past two decades.

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