CONSTABLE & CO

Australian Pearl Specialist

(Colonial South Sea Pearl Pty Ltd)

Pearl Colour: White

Metal: Yellow Gold

Metal Purity:18k

Diamond Grading: VS /H

Diamond Size: 1x 0.03ct

Main Stone Creation: Natural

Main Stone: South Sea Baroque Pearl

Style: Pearl Earrings

Pearl Size: 15mm

Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced

Shape: Baroque

Surface: A

Lustre: AAA

Ring Size: N/A

Comments:

Australian South Sea Pearl in a hand made 18k yellow gold earrings with bezel set diamonds in a drop setting on the top of the pearl which are baroque in shape has excellent lustre and white/ silver in colour.

AUSTRALIAN SOUTH SEA PEARLS

The Australian South Sea pearl comes from the Pinctada maxima oyster and is the largest and rarest of all pearl oysters and produces the finest and most beautiful pearl nacre of any mollusc.

Divers collect the wild oysters by hand in the pristine waters off north-west Australia. They are then taken to pearl farms, where they are nurtured in the hope that they will produce a gem quality pearl. Not every oyster will produce a pearl, and apart from rare exceptions, most will produce only one pearl at a time.

Caring for your pearl

Here are a few simple tips for caring for your precious pearl.

Some chemicals may harm pearls. Wait until after applying makeup, perfume, and hair products before putting on pearl jewellery. Wipe pearl jewellery with a soft cloth before putting it away. Store pearl jewellery wrapped in a soft cloth to protect it from rubbing against harder gems or abrasive objects. Occasionally clean your pearls gently with a cloth dipped in alcohol diluted with warm water or in mild soapy water. Rinse the cloth in fresh water and wipe pearls clean. Dry with a soft cloth.

Condition: 100% Brand New.

Six Pearl Grading Factors

There are six pearl grading factors we use to grade South Sea pearls:

Pearl Shape: Round, Semi-Round, Semi-Baroque, Ringed or Circle, Baroque.

Pearl Size: 8MM to 18MM.

Pearl Surface Quality: Clean (A), Light Blemished (B), Moderately Blemished (C), Heavily Blemished (D).

Pearl Lustre: Very high (AAA), High (AA), Medium (A), Soft (B).

Pearl Nacre Thickness: Thick, Thin.

Pearl Colour: Body colour plus overtone.