South Sea Pearl Earrings, Sizes from 9 to 11mm, in .925 sterling silver
from $228.00 $273.60
16%
off
11Mm South Sea Earrings
Availability
Price
Frequently asked questions
How thick is the nacre on South Sea pearls?
AAA South Sea pearls have nacre thickness of 2-6mm — by far the thickest of any cultured pearl (Tahitian 0.8-2.5mm, Akoya 0.4-0.8mm). This is why South Sea pearls have such depth of luster and why they last generations.
Are South Sea pearls a good investment?
Among gemstones, AAA-grade matched South Sea pearl strands have appreciated steadily — particularly larger sizes (13mm+) and rare overtones (deep gold, silver-blue). Tap into our wholesale program for matched-strand commissions; resale market for documented matched lots is active.
How do you match pearl earring pairs?
Each pair is hand-selected and matched on four axes: size (within 0.25mm), shape (round/near-round/drop matched to identical category), color overtone (must read identically in indoor and daylight), and luster grade.
Why is 11mm a popular size in South Sea earrings?
11mm sits in the most-requested band for South Sea earrings — large enough to read as a statement, small enough that the price stays accessible. Each piece is graded to ensure consistency at this size.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship worldwide with insured tracked delivery. Free shipping on orders over $150 USD. Each piece arrives with certificate of authenticity.
At 11mm, these South Sea pearls represent a specific point in the Pinctada maxima harvest spectrum. The pieces in this collection are hand-graded against the AAA-AA-A scale: surface clean to 95%+ for AAA, 85%+ for AA, with mirror luster the defining marker of AAA. Studs, drops, dangles, hoops, and clusters in 18K gold and 925 sterling silver settings. Each pair is hand-matched for size (within 0.25mm), shape, color overtone, and luster grade. South Sea pearls are the largest commercially-cultured saltwater pearls (9-20mm). Golden South Sea command 30-50% premium over white at the same size. Sourcing: direct from oyster farms in Australia, Indonesia & Philippines. Each pair ships in a presentation case with our certificate of authenticity.