Get ready to glow in this rare and stunning golden South Sea pearl necklace. This luxurious strand holds 31 natural golden South Sea pearls, graduated in size, and individually hand-knotted on a 16-inch cord that's finished with a fancy 14 karat yellow gold clasp. The large round pearls measure between 11 1/2 and 15 millimeters in diameter approximately and display a natural rich golden color and a gorgeous high luster. Their color blends beautifully with yellow gold jewelry. Wear these exceptional pearls for a radiant look on special occasions, and expect to attract admiring glances. Rare and exquisite golden South Sea pearls are produced by the gold-lipped variety of the Pinctada maxima mollusk. These oysters thrive in the waters of Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, where they grow to impressive sizes. Nucleated with a large bead, and pampered in warm, pristine waters, the oysters produce exceptionally large pearls with an unusually thick nacre, a beautiful satiny luster, and a rich golden color. Because the process is time consuming (requiring at least two years for a single pearl) and because the oysters are highly sensitive to cultivation, South Sea pearls are rare and quite valuable. Noted for their size, smoothness, and lovely round shape, South Sea pearls make an extraordinary gift.
