Loose White South Sea Pearl with smooth surface and luminous white shine, showcasing the classic elegance of cultured South Sea pearls.
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Loose White South Sea Pearl

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$1,150.00

Pearl 9.0-10.0 mm
Drilled or Undrilled Undrilled

Once drilled, a pearl cannot be returned.

Want to see the pearls before you decide?
  • Made and shipped within one business day
  • Free insured FedEx 2-day shipping, and free returns
  • 90 days to return it for a full refund

Loose pearls

Sorted and graded by hand

Shape
Round
Grade
AAA
Pearl type
South Sea
Origin
Australia
Natural color, never treated
Drilling
Undrilled, Half Drilled (non-returnable) or Full Drilled (non-returnable)
Half for earring posts, studs and pendant cups. Full for stringing. Once drilled, a pearl cannot be returned.

South Sea grading

What AAA means on these pearls

Our grades consider luster, shape, surface and matching together, and luster is what they turn on. For surface we describe what the piece actually looks like rather than quoting a clean percentage. At these sizes a piece will almost always carry some marking, and a number cannot tell you whether that marking matters.

  • ALow to medium luster, noticeable variation from the stated shape, and marking readily visible across the piece.
  • AA+Medium to high luster with some variation in shape. More marking, sometimes accepted for the beauty of the piece as a whole.
  • AA+/AAAVery high luster, closely conforming to its stated shape. Most pearls very clean, with a few carrying more. The combined grade describes variation in surface, not mixed luster or an inconsistently matched strand.
  • AAAThese. Very high luster, closely conforming to its stated shape, clean overall with any marking minor enough not to draw the eye.

Select Gem A selection that sits outside this scale rather than above it. Not a tier we sort into, but a collection built over time: exceptional natural color, shape and surface at once, with any marking slight or sitting where a setting will cover it. Collected one pearl at a time, then assembled pearl by pearl.

Read the full grading standards

Loose pearls are for people making something of their own, or replacing a pearl in a piece they already have.

Choose undrilled if your jeweler would rather drill it themselves, half-drilled for an earring post, stud or pendant cup, or full-drilled for a strand or bracelet. We drill these to order, so if you need a specific hole size, tell us before you buy. Post and cup diameters vary, and once a pearl is drilled it cannot be undone. Email us, or add the measurement to the special instructions box at checkout, and we will drill to it.

Every pearl is chosen by hand from our own inventory at the size and quality shown here. If you need a matched pair, or several that work together, tell us and we will pull them for you rather than leaving it to chance.

Your order arrives with a certificate of authenticity, a presentation box and pouch, and a pearl care kit.

Before you decide

We can show you these pearls first

These pearls are here in our Los Angeles office. Before you buy, we will photograph the exact ones you would receive, at the size and quality you have chosen.

What you will see

Photographs of the exact pearls you would receive.

We hold the exact pearls we photograph for you for 24 hours while you decide.

We usually reply within one business day, Monday through Friday.

The same on everything we sell

What you can count on before you look at a single pearl

We do our own buying

We do not outsource our buying, and we do not pick from someone else's catalog. Every pearl we sell is sourced, inspected and bought by us, from the growers, producers and dealers we have worked with for decades.

Made in Los Angeles

Matched and finished by our own team rather than pulled off a shelf, and still out the door within one business day.

Graded to our own standard

There is no universal pearl grading standard. Ours is internal, applied the same way across everything we sell, and luster is what it turns on.

Included with purchase

It arrives ready to give, or to keep

  • Certificate of authenticity

    Individually prepared, stating the origin, quality and characteristics of your purchase.

  • Presentation box and pouch

    For presenting it and for keeping it safe between wearings.

  • Care kit

    A polishing cloth and instructions for keeping the nacre bright.

From people who bought it

What owners say about these pearls

Overall rating: 4.928571 / 5 from 14 reviews.

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No comment

"No comment"

— Susan V. (4/5)

Makenna is the absolute best

"Makenna in customer service gave me the best assistance and experience. Great quality pearl, as always. Thank you!"

— Renee L. (5/5)

Beautiful Pearls

"I received exactly what was requested, two lustrous and perfectly matched AAA white South Sea pearls, they're beautiful! Many thanks for the speedy shipment to RSA and hand written thank you note. It was a pleasant experience transacting with Pearl Paradise."

— Joely L. (5/5)

Beautiful Luster

"Love how it glows in dim light. I was impressed by how spherical it came."

— Abigail G. (5/5)

Beautiful

"Beautiful"

— Yuanyuan H. (5/5)

Lovely!

"I am always impressed with the beauty of Pearl Paradise's pearls. I ordered two pearls to mount as earrings and received a lovely matching set. Highly recommend!!!"

— Wesleigh E. (5/5)

Beautiful

"Absolutely beautiful pearl pendant!"

— Stacy D. (5/5)

White South Sea pearl pendant

"Absolutely beautiful! So excited to give to my daughter!"

— Stacy D. (5/5)

beautiful luster Nicely packaged. Fast

"beautiful luster Nicely packaged. Fast delivery"

— Patricia O. (5/5)

Pearl Paradise Made My Dream Come True

"I found Pearl Paradise online. I began my search for pearls with an online chat followed by a phone call. As I discussed the importance of my pearl search, I was treated with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. I was so fortunate to work with Brady who was extremely knowledgeable and intuitive as to what pearls would work for my needs and budget. I purchased a stunning collection of pearls - special gifts for a specific purpose. Pearl Paradise Made My Dream Come True. I highly recommend them!!"

— Holly K. (5/5)

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