The Assael Collection is the full body of pearl jewelry created by Assael over the past eight decades, beginning with Salvador Assael's pioneering work in the 1950s and 60s. Assael played a central role in bringing fine Tahitian, South Sea and akoya pearls to the United States, supplying many of the most prestigious jewelers in the country. Their pieces have appeared in Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and other top houses, and Assael has long held in America the position that Mikimoto holds in Japan.

The full Assael archive spans everything from classic akoya strands to rare South Sea necklaces, important Tahitian pieces, and museum-caliber one-of-a-kind jewels.

For eighty years Assael's jewelry was offered only through a small network of top luxury retailers and private clients. The collection was never shown in full, and its values were never made public.

After the passing of Christina Assael, the collection was released in full for the first time. We spent months traveling back and forth to New York, cataloging each piece and transporting the collection to our vault in Los Angeles. This is the first time it has been offered directly to the public, and the opportunity is limited to the pieces available during this release.

After Christina Assael's passing, the collection's owners chose to step away from the traditional wholesale model and withdraw it from luxury retailers. Rather than rebuild a wholesale network, they sought a single partner to represent the collection with accuracy, integrity, and deep expertise in pearls.

Over nearly three decades, we have built the largest dedicated pearl operation in the country, known for education, transparency, and collector-level sourcing. We were entrusted with the complete archive and asked to bring it directly to the public.

These pearls are being offered directly, without passing through the traditional retail layer they once moved through. Many were matched and assembled over decades, with pearls of a caliber and scale that are increasingly difficult to source today.

Each piece is one of a finite number, and once it sells it will not return. For collectors and anyone who appreciates fine pearls, it is a rare chance to acquire Assael pieces of this quality directly.

Every piece can be purchased directly through the site, and every order ships fully insured. If you'd like a closer look first, our pearl specialists are glad to walk you through any piece in detail, send additional photos or video, or arrange a private viewing in our Los Angeles vault or by virtual appointment.

No. This is a one time release from Assael’s historic collection. Once a piece is sold it is gone forever. Assael is not producing these strands or designs again, and many of the pieces required decades of careful matching, which makes duplication impossible.

When this release is finished, the collection will not return to the catalog in any form. Collectors who acquire a piece from this offering are purchasing part of Assael’s eighty year history, not an item that will be replaced or re-created.

Yes. Private appointments are available in our Los Angeles vault, where collectors can view the full archive.

We also offer private virtual appointments for clients around the world. Our studio has four dedicated cameras and multiple lighting environments, allowing us to show pearls with accuracy and detail. We can provide as many additional photos or videos as needed to ensure you have a complete understanding of any piece.

Assael pieces follow our standard Pearl Paradise return policy. Items may be returned within the designated return window as long as they are in original condition. High jewelry pieces shown by private appointment may follow a slightly different process, which we will explain during your appointment.

For safety and insurance compliance, all shipments valued over 100,000 dollars are sent exclusively through Malca-Amit or Brinks Armored. These deliveries require coordination and adult signature, and we will work closely with you to schedule a secure arrival.