Learn more about South Sea Pearls

Cultured South Sea white pearls come from the silver-lipped variety of the pinctada maxima oyster. Because these oysters live in warm waters, they deposit a thick nacre, resulting in a satiny luster. The pearls range in color from white to silver, with rose, blue or green overtones. The colors of Maui Divers Pearls South Sea pearls carry their own special meanings. The rose pearl represents love, the white symbolizes purity and honesty, and the bluish pearl signifies wisdom.

South Sea gold pearls are harvested from the gold-lipped variety of the pinctada maxima oyster, which is farmed in warm South Sea waters stretching from northern Australia to Indonesia and the Philippines. Because the pinctada maxima is the largest pearl-producing oyster in the world, South Sea pearls are known for their large size. They’re also recognized for their satiny luster and subtle colors, which range from yellow to yellowish orange in the golden variety. See our selection of multi colored South Sea pearl jewelry.

Pearl of Wisdom:
Generally, South Sea cultured pearls are the largest cultured pearls on the market.