Are Kailis pearls cultured?
Before there is craftsmanship, there is patience. It is no wonder then that this level of natural beauty does not happen overnight. The Pinctada Maxima produces one cultured pearl every two to three years. Imagine what it takes to find the perfect pair.
Where are Kailis pearls from?
Western Australia
Our pearls are harvested off the north-west coast of Western Australia and are of the utmost quality – authentic, untouched, and naturally radiant.
What are South Sea pearls?
South Sea pearls are the rarest of all the types of pearls. They are cultivated in saltwater and have thicker nacre layers than any other pear, averaging around 2-4mm thick. Like most saltwater oysters, they are bead nucleated. Their growth period is 2-4 years, about double that of Akoya pearls.
Are pearls cheap in Australia?
Australian pearls are unique as they are cultured in an oyster that only grows in this area, are and regarded as some of the best in the world, which is why they are so expensive.
Are there pearl farms in Australia?
One of Australia’s oldest pearl farms is celebrating a rare moment this week after opening up a pearl oyster shell to discover 10 pearls inside. Third generation pearl farmer James Brown and his family have been pearling at Cygnet Bay in the West Kimberley for more than 60 years.
Where are pearls found in Australia?
The Australian pearl producing oyster is named Pinctada Maxima and is native to Far North Queensland, North Western Australia and The Northern Territory. The largest concentration of wild oysters is found off eighty mile beach around one hundred kilometres from the town of Broome in Western Australia.
Why is South Sea pearl so expensive?
Because South Sea Pearls form over longer periods of time, they are more costly to cultivate. For this reason, there are a limited number of South Sea pearl farms, making the truly prized South Seas exceptionally rare. Not all cultured pearls are good enough to become Assael pearls.
Is South Sea pearl expensive?
South Sea pearls are considered the most valuable. They are also the largest pearl variety on the market. A strand of South Sea pearls can range from $1,000 to over $100,000.
How much are pearls worth in Australia?
A Pearl can double in price from one millimeter size to the next. For example a 12mm Perfect South Sea Pearl may be $1,000 and a 13mm Pearl with exactly the same characteristics might be $2,000 the increase in one mm in size literally makes that much difference.
Where can you find pearl in Australia?
The Kimberley Region The remote Kimberley coastline in the North-West of Australia is the perfect location for growing South Sea Pearls. The area is home to huge tidal variations of up to 12 metres (the second largest tides in the world).