Australian South Sea Pearls

Australian
South Sea Pearls

Exceptionally rare, naturally beautiful.
Unrivalled in size, nacre quality, natural colour and natural lustre.
Explore the world of Australian South Sea pearls and understand what makes each so rare and valuable.

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Australian South Sea pearls.

The pearling process begins in the remote waters of the Kimberley, Australia.

The Australian South Sea pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima) is the largest and rarest of all pearl oysters and produces the largest and most valuable of all pearls.

Operating from ocean-going vessels, divers hand collect the Pinctada maxima oysters from the seabed.

Australia’s pearl production is regulated through a system of licences and quota.

The Australian pearling industry, including its South Sea pearls and mother of pearl, is certified as sustainable through the Marine Stewardship Council’s independent third-party accreditation process, with Certificate Number: MSC-F-30005. This certification is valid from 2023 to 2028 and was independently evaluated by bio.inspecta and accredited by ASI under the ASI-ACC-041 voluntary sustainability standard.

A world first

Australian pearls: The sustainable choice

Australian South Sea Pearls are certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council. Read more here.

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National Geographic presents

Secret Life of Pearls

The remarkable collaboration between man and nature set in one of the most remote and pristine wildernesses remaining on Earth. The film was broadcast on the National Geographic Channel across 46 countries throughout 2016.

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Image courtesy of National Library of Australia