{"title":"12 mm Zuidzeeparel losse parels","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-programmatic-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-founder-commentary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e12mm white Zuidzeeparels represent the upper-mid range of \u003cem\u003ePinctada maxima\u003c\/em\u003e harvests — large, but not so large that the price climbs past most jewelers' working budget. These come from the zilver-lipped variant of \u003cem\u003ePinctada maxima\u003c\/em\u003e, primarily Australische and Indonesische farms. The white here is true white with subtiel pink ondertonen in the AAA pieces; cream-leaning whites are gegradeerd AA. Surface tolerance: 95% clean for AAA, 85% clean for AA. Geboord of ongeboord. Most jewelers use this maat for solitaire pendants or statement enkele-parel oorbellen; strand work at 12mm is heavier and pricier — typically reserved for high-end opdrachten. Each parel wordt geleverd met the harvest certificate and kwekerij origin. Larger sizes (13mm, 14mm, 15mm) and gematcht pairs beschikbaar — contact us directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVeelgestelde vragen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Zuidzeeparels more valuable than Tahitian at the same maat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally yes. Zuidzeeparels have the thickest nacre of any gekweekte parels (2–6 mm vs Tahitian 0.8–2.5 mm), and \u003cem\u003ePinctada maxima\u003c\/em\u003e takes 2-3 years to produce a harvestable parel versus 18-24 months for \u003cem\u003ePinctada margaritifera\u003c\/em\u003e. At 12mm AAA, white Zuidzeeparels typically command $200-500 per parel groothandel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Australische and Indonesische Zuidzeeparels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralische farms (mostly Western Australië) tend toward whiter, more uniformly round parels. Indonesische farms (Sulawesi, Lombok) produce a wider color spectrum and more baroque shapes. Both are \u003cem\u003ePinctada maxima\u003c\/em\u003e; kwaliteit is comparable at AAA grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow thick is the nacre on a 12mm Zuidzeeparels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAAA 12mm Zuidzeeparels have nacre thickness of 2–4 mm minimum. We measure nacre via candling and X-ray for any parel over $300; certificates note the measured nacre depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKan ik see additional images of a specific parel before buying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. For loose parels $200+, we provide 360-degree video and macro shots on request. Email us with the SKU and we send within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZijn natuurlijke kleur or treated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enatuurlijke kleur, untreated. witte Zuidzeeparels require no color treatment — \u003cem\u003ePinctada maxima\u003c\/em\u003e's zilver-lipped variant produces white nacre directly. Be cautious of \"white\" parels priced significantly below market — those are often dyed Akoya or freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are Zuidzeeparels more valuable than Tahitian at the same maat?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Generally yes. 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