Golden South Sea pearls are the world's only naturally colored gold pearls, cultured primarily in the Philippine Islands. While some golden pearls may be color-enhanced, we only sell completely naturally-colored South Sea pearls, and our collections include golden pearl necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings.
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Golden pearl price can range from $400 up to $49,000+ for our largest, highest AAAA quality Golden South Sea pearl necklaces. Golden pearls price depends mainly on the depth of color (with the deepest 24kt golden colors commanding premium prices) in addition to size, surface quality and luster levels all affecting final pricing. Golden pearl earrings can range from $800 for 7.0-8.0mm pearl studs up to $6,700+ for our largest 14.0-15.0mm premium pearl stud earrings. We carry both baroque and perfectly round Golden pearl necklaces, which start at $3,150 for baroque strands up to $49,000+ for perfectly round, highly lustrous 15.0mm necklaces. How much is a gold pearl worth? It depends on depth of color, pearl quality and size, with each millimeter size up increasing the gold pearl price exponentially.
Yes, golden pearls are real cultured pearls grown in the gold-lipped Pinctada maxima saltwater pearl oyster native to the tropical waters of the Philippine Islands and Indonesia. Golden South Sea pearls are all about color: from pale champagne and light “yellow pearls” through rich 14K and 18K tones to the rare, deep 24K gold that fetches premium prices. While some golden pearls are color-treated to enhance their depth, ours are all 100% natural golden pearls without any treatments, guaranteed. Sizes run from 8.0mm through 16.0mm, and rarely larger. Golden Freshwater pearls are dyed Freshwater pearls from China; they may look like gold colored pearls, but their luster, color complexity and sizes are nothing like a genuine Golden South Sea pearl. Each of ours is hand-selected from the top 10% of each harvest and made into jewelry by hand, to order, in our Los Angeles workshop, with solid 14kt gold clasps and mountings..
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Golden pearls are the rarest and most coveted naturally-colored pearls in the world, produced by gold-lipped Pinctada maxima oysters found in tropical Philippine and Indonesian waters. Only a small percentage of Gold South Sea pearls display the deep, saturated 24K golden hues most prized by collectors.
Yes, golden pearls are naturally-colored Golden South Sea pearls that grow in the gold-lipped Pinctada maxima oyster; their natural golden hues are without any treatment, dyeing, or other color enhancements. Golden Freshwater pearls are always dyed to achieve their colors, but these pearls will lack the size, luster and color complexity that Golden South Sea pearls display.
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Golden South Sea pearls range from 8.0mm to 16.0mm, and very rarely larger; however, the average sizes most buyers prefer are in the 10.0-13.0mm range. The most popular pearl necklaces are found in the 9.0-12.0mm range, and the most popular golden pearl earrings will be 9.0-11.0mm in size.
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Golden pearl jewelry can range from $400 to $49,000+; golden pearl earrings range from $800 to $6,700+; golden pearl necklaces range from $3,150 to $49,000+, and golden pearl bracelets from $2,100 for baroque pearls through $6,750+ for perfectly round pearls. Golden pearl jewelry prices ultimately depend on pearl size, depth of golden color (deeper golds being most prized), luster quality, surface perfection, and jewelry style.
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Gold colored pearls come in a wide range of hues from light champagne to light yellow pearls, through rich, buttery 14K and 18K gold colors and finally, the deepest 24K gold. The most prized golden pearls feature deep, intense golden color with subtle pink or green overtones.
Golden South Sea pearls are grown in the gold-lipped Pinctada maxima pearl oyster found in the tropical waters of the Philippine Islands and Indonesia. The Philippines are famous for producing the finest deep golden colored pearls, while Indonesia typically produces lighter yellow or creamy colored golden pearls. We source our Golden South Sea pearls from the Philippines so our collections feature pearls with rich 14K and 18K tones, and deeper.
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Always put your pearls on last after hairspray and perfumes are applied, then be sure to wipe your pearls down with a soft, slightly damp cloth after wearing them to remove residues. Restring pearls every 1-2 years to maintain secure silk knotting, and store your pearls away from hard gemstones or sharp metal edges to avoid scratching the pearl's surfaces.
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