11 mm oorbellen

At 11mm, these Zuidzeeparels represent a specific point in the Pinctada maxima harvest spectrum. The pieces in this collection are handgegradeerd volgens de AAA-AA-A-schaal: surface clean to 95%+ for AAA, 85%+ for AA, with spiegelglans the defining marker of AAA. Studs, drops, dangles, hoops, and clusters in 18-karaats goud and 925 sterling zilver settings. Each pair is hand-gematcht for maat (within 0.25mm), shape, color ondertonen, and glans grade. Zuidzeeparels are the largest commercially-cultured saltwater parels (9–20 mm). Golden South Sea command 30–50% meerprijs over wit bij dezelfde maat. Sourcing: direct from oyster farms in Australië, Indonesië & Filipijnen. Each pair ships in a presentation case with our certificaat van echtheid.

Veelgestelde vragen

How thick is the nacre on Zuidzeeparels?

AAA Zuidzeeparels have nacre thickness of 2–6 mm — by far the thickest of any gekweekte parels (Tahitian 0.8–2.5 mm, Akoya 0.4–0.8 mm). This is why Zuidzeeparels have such depth of glans and why they last generations.

Are Zuidzeeparels a good investment?

Among edelstenen, AAA-grade gematcht Zuidzeeparels strands have appreciated steadily — particularly larger sizes (13mm+) and rare ondertonen (deep goud, zilver-blue). Tap into our groothandel program for gematcht-strand opdrachten; resale market for documented gematcht lots is active.

Hoe you match parel earring pairs?

Each pair is handgeselecteerd and gematcht on four axes: maat (within 0.25mm), shape (round/near-round/drop gematcht to identical category), color ondertonen (must read identically in indoor and daylight), and glans grade.

Waarom 11mm a popular maat in South Sea oorbellen?

11mm sits in the most-requested band for South Sea oorbellen — large enough to read as a statement, small enough that the price stays accessible. Elk stuk is gegradeerd to ensure consistency at this maat.

Biedt u ship internationally?

Yes. We ship worldwide with insured tracked delivery. Free shipping on orders over $150 USD. Each piece arrives with certificaat van echtheid.