“The value of the golden South Sea Pearl depends primarily on its color, with the deepest golden pearls being the most valuable,” Rbibo wrote. “These are often referred to as the 24-karat ...

South Sea pearl-shells are common ... be communicated to other surfaces as a seal imparts its impress to wax. The colors may be best seen by taking an impression of the mother-of-pearl in black ...

An curved arrow pointing right. South Sea pearls are the largest cultured-pearl variety, sometimes reaching over 20 millimeters in diameter. The Pinctada maxima oyster can take up to five years to ...