{"title":"Golden South Sea Pearl Loose","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-programmatic-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-founder-commentary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoose golden South Sea pearls are the working stock for custom jewelers — single pearls for solitaire pendants, matched pairs for statement earrings, small lots for limited-edition strand commissions. These pearls come from the gold-lipped variant of \u003cem\u003ePinctada maxima\u003c\/em\u003e, harvested predominantly in the Philippines and Indonesia. Sizes in current stock run 9mm to 17mm in 1mm increments, with the 11-13mm band being most-requested. We grade on the standard AAA-AA-A scale: AAA is mirror luster, surface 95% clean, near-round to round shape; AA is high luster, surface 85% clean, near-round acceptable. Color depth ranges from pale champagne (entry-tier, AA grade common) through deep 24K yellow gold (AAA, premium). Drilled or undrilled — drilled pearls bored 0.8mm by default; we can custom-drill to 1.0mm or 1.2mm for thicker silk or beading wire. Each pearl ships with origin certificate (Philippines or Indonesia) and grading sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do loose golden South Sea pearls cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePricing varies by size, grade, and color depth. Light champagne 9-10mm AA: ~$120-220 per pearl. Mid-range 11-12mm AAA gold tone: ~$400-800. Deep 24K gold 13mm+ AAA: ~$1,200-3,500 per pearl. Matched pairs add 15-30% premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre golden South Sea pearls naturally golden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The gold pigment is deposited by the gold-lipped \u003cem\u003ePinctada maxima\u003c\/em\u003e oyster as nacre forms, layer by layer. There is no treatment or dye involved in our pearls. Buyers should be cautious of \"golden\" pearls priced significantly below market — those are typically dyed white South Sea or freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I order a matched pair of golden South Sea loose pearls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — specify \"matched pair\" at checkout and we hand-pick two pearls within 0.25mm of size, identical overtone (champagne\/light gold\/deep gold\/24K), and matched shape (both round or both near-round). Useful for custom earrings or twin-pearl pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat shapes are available in golden South Sea loose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost stock is round or near-round (the highest-value shapes). We also offer baroque, drop, and button shapes at lower price points — these are valued by designers for organic-shape jewelry. The product listing notes shape per pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre larger golden South Sea pearls available (15mm+)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in limited quantities. Sizes 15mm, 16mm, and occasionally 17mm+ command premium pricing and may require lead time. Contact us directly for matched larger pieces or strand-quality lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much do loose golden South Sea pearls cost?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Pricing varies by size, grade, and color depth. Light champagne 9-10mm AA: ~$120-220 per pearl. Mid-range 11-12mm AAA gold tone: ~$400-800. Deep 24K gold 13mm+ AAA: ~$1,200-3,500 per pearl. 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