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Golden South Sea Pearl Necklaces

Gorgeous Golden South Sea Pearl Necklaces From The Pearl Farms

Our Golden South Sea Pearl Necklaces stand out with their lustrous beauty. Golden South Sea pearls are famous for their large sizes and glowing luster, and are one of the rarest pearl types in the world. With prices starting under $1,000, a South Sea Pearl Necklace has never been more affordable. You'll adore the shimmering luster and gorgeous natural Golden colors of our South Sea Pearls and feel elegant and sophisticated with a magnificent South Sea Pearl Necklace gleaming around your neck.

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Golden South Sea Pearl Necklaces - Magnificent Luxury Up To 80% Below Retail

Known as the “Rolls Royce” of cultured pearls, Golden South Sea pearls are one of the largest and rarest pearls in the world. Traditionally ranging from 9.0mm to 16.0mm and larger, these pearls shine with amazing natural colors that stretch from pale Golds to deeper, more saturated 24K Gold colors – perfect for capturing the attention of all who come across them. Each year our founder and president, Kevin Canning, travels to the tropical pearl farms to hand pick pearls for our South Sea Necklace Collections. We skip out on the traditional middleman markups to bring you incredible luxury pearls at a price our big box competition simply can't match. Complete the look with an expertly matched pair of Golden South Sea Pearl Earrings for maximum effect. Each Necklace is a completely unique, one-of-a-kind creation, hand-knotted and tailored to your desires. Owning the Rolls Royce of the pearl world has never been easier – or more affordable.

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Golden Pearl Necklaces Frequently Asked Questions

What makes golden pearl necklaces unique and luxurious?

Golden pearl necklaces showcase the rarest naturally colored pearls in the world with warm golden hues that are exclusively produced by Golden South Sea pearls, offering unparalleled luxury and exotic beauty at the neckline that cannot be found in any other pearl type. Cultivated over 2-4 years in the pristine tropical waters of the Philippines and Indonesia by gold-lipped Pinctada maxima oysters, these naturally golden gems display rich champagne to deep golden saturation with pink and green overtones, substantial size, and satiny luster, making golden pearl necklaces the ultimate statement pieces for those seeking distinctive sophisticated beauty with extreme rarity and investment-quality elegance that adorns the neckline with nature's only naturally occurring golden pearls.


Are golden pearl necklaces naturally colored?

Yes, golden pearl necklaces feature Golden South Sea pearls that are completely naturally colored and develop their beautiful golden hues without any treatment, dyeing, or color enhancement whatsoever, making them the only naturally occurring gold pearls in the world. The gold-lipped Pinctada maxima oyster produces these rare golden pearls through a 2-4 year cultivation process in Philippine and Indonesian waters, with the pearls' colors influenced by the oyster's genetics, diet, and environment creating the rich champagne to deep golden hues with pink and green overtones throughout the strand, making golden pearl necklaces authentic luxury treasures that showcase nature's rarest naturally golden organic gems adorning the neckline with untreated opulent beauty.


What sizes are available in golden pearl necklaces?

Golden pearl necklaces typically feature pearls ranging from 10.0-18.0 mm, making them among the largest pearl necklaces in the world with impressive sizes that showcase their naturally golden beauty at the neckline. The most common sizes are 11.0-13.0 mm for versatile luxury that drapes beautifully and provides elegant everyday sophistication, while rare 14.0-18.0 mm golden pearl necklaces command premium prices and create extraordinary statement pieces with commanding presence, with every size displaying the characteristic satiny luster, naturally golden color saturation, and thick nacre that makes golden pearl necklaces the rarest and most prestigious naturally colored pearl necklaces available.

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How much do golden pearl necklaces cost?

Golden pearl necklaces typically range from $2,500-$20,000+ depending on pearl size, shape (round or baroque), golden color intensity and saturation (deeper golds being most prized), luster quality, surface perfection, necklace length, and metal selection, representing significant luxury investments in the world's rarest naturally colored pearl necklaces. Round golden pearl necklaces with perfectly spherical shapes range $5,000-$20,000+, while baroque golden pearl necklaces with organic sculptural shapes offer impressive naturally golden satiny luster at more accessible prices ranging $2,500-$8,000, with the extreme rarity of naturally golden pearls, substantial size, 2-4 year cultivation period, and exclusive Philippine and Indonesian origin justifying their prestigious value as investment-quality jewelry.

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What shades of gold are available in golden pearl necklaces?

Golden pearl necklaces display naturally golden colors ranging from light champagne to deep golden saturation, with deeper, more intensely saturated golden hues being the most prized and valuable for their rich opulent beauty at the neckline. Many Golden South Sea pearls also showcase stunning pink or green overtones that shimmer across the golden surfaces creating mesmerizing iridescence throughout the strand, adding depth and character to the naturally golden body colors, with each necklace featuring carefully matched pearls selected for complementary or graduated golden saturation and overtones, ensuring cohesive warm luxurious elegance that showcases nature's only naturally occurring golden pearls along the entire neckline.


What is the difference between round and baroque golden pearl necklaces?

Round golden pearl necklaces feature perfectly spherical pearls with classic symmetry that command premium prices ($5,000-$20,000+) due to the extreme rarity of achieving perfectly round shapes in the world's only naturally golden pearls, while baroque golden pearl necklaces showcase organic sculptural shapes with gentle ovals to dramatic free-form pearls that offer impressive naturally golden satiny luster and substantial size at more accessible prices ($2,500-$8,000). Baroque golden pearl necklaces are particularly prized for their artistic one-of-a-kind appearance and rich golden color variation throughout the strand, making them excellent choices for those seeking distinctive luxury with contemporary sophistication, while round golden pearl necklaces provide traditional elegance with perfectly spherical forms.


What necklace lengths are available in golden pearl necklaces?

Golden pearl necklaces come in various lengths including 16-inch choker length that sits at the base of the neck showcasing the naturally golden pearls with intimate elegance, 18-inch princess length (the most popular) that falls just below the collarbone for versatile everyday luxury with warm golden sophistication, 20-inch matinee length that drapes elegantly for business and formal attire, and 24-inch opera length for dramatic statements with substantial naturally golden pearls. The choice of length depends on your body type, neckline preferences, and styling intentions, with each length requiring different numbers of matched naturally golden pearls, making longer strands progressively more valuable due to the extreme challenge of assembling complete necklaces.


Are golden pearl necklaces appropriate for everyday wear?

Yes, golden pearl necklaces are excellent for everyday wear, offering sophisticated warm elegance at the neckline that works beautifully with neutrals, earth tones, and both casual and professional wardrobes for distinctive luxury style. Their naturally golden colors provide prestigious alternatives to traditional white pearls, coordinate beautifully with gold jewelry and accessories, and add opulent elegance that elevates any outfit while remaining appropriate for any setting from office to evening, making golden pearl necklaces versatile luxury pieces that transition seamlessly across occasions with their substantial size and warm naturally golden beauty ensuring they make memorable statements while representing nature's rarest naturally colored pearls through everyday wear.


How do I care for golden pearl necklaces?

Care for golden pearl necklaces by wiping them gently with a soft, damp cloth after wearing to remove oils, cosmetics, and perfume residue that can dull the satiny luster and naturally golden surfaces of these rare gems. Always put necklaces on last after applying makeup, perfume, and hairspray, store them flat or hung to prevent stress on the silk thread, keep them in soft pouches away from other jewelry that could scratch the pearl surfaces, and have them professionally restrung every 1-2 years if worn frequently to maintain security and proper drape, with proper care ensuring these exceptionally rare naturally golden pearls maintain their beauty and investment value for generations as treasured heirlooms.

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Are golden pearl necklaces good investments?

Yes, golden pearl necklaces are considered excellent investments as they represent the rarest naturally colored pearl necklaces in the world with the only naturally occurring golden pearls, maintaining strong consistent demand among collectors and connoisseurs globally. Their thick nacre ensures lasting beauty that doesn't deteriorate like thinner-nacre pearls, the lengthy 2-4 year cultivation period limits production, the exclusive Philippine and Indonesian origin creates supply constraints, the difficulty of assembling complete matched strands of naturally golden pearls increases value significantly, and high-quality golden pearl necklaces—particularly those with deep golden saturation or in larger sizes—have historically maintained and increased their value substantially, making them premier investment-quality jewelry that serves as both wearable luxury and appreciating assets representing the absolute pinnacle of natural pearl cultivation.


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