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WHITE PEARLS
What is the most popular colour of Australian pearls?
The most popular and by far the most expensive colour of Australian pearls is white.
What is the most common colour of Australian pearls?
Australian pearls are famous for their silver-white colour.
How much would a strand of Australian pearls cost?
A strand of good quality Australian pearls cost in the tens of thousands of dollars.
How can you tell the difference between a cultured and natural pearl?
A 'natural' pearl is formed around a foreign body that accidentally finds its way inside the oyster. When pearls are 'cultured', man intervenes in the place of nature. The most successful way of telling the difference is by x-ray.
Are there natural white pearls?
Yes, but these are few and far between.
What makes an Australian pearl more expensive?
A perfectly round and symmetrical shape, white colour, high mirror-like lustre, and blemish-free surface all contribute to increasing the value of an Australian pearl.
How long does it take for a pearl to grow?
Australian pearls are farmed for a minimum of two years, ensuring a thick, strong and healthy nacre and thereby producing an alluring lustre.
