South Sea Pearl Prices 2026: June Catalog Snapshot
White South Sea pearl prices in 2026: white South Sea pearls (Pinctada maxima, farmed in Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines) are generally priced by size, luster, surface quality, shape and matching. The table below is an immutable snapshot of asking prices observed in our farm-direct catalog in June 2026; it is not a live quote. Current prices, stock and variants are shown on the linked collection and product pages.
White South Sea pearl price chart — June 2026 catalog snapshot
| Piece | Pearl size | Price range (USD) | Median | Pieces priced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earrings (shop) | 9-10 mm | $70–$189 | $128 | 4 |
| Earrings (shop) | 11-12 mm | $160–$684 | $228 | 3 |
| Loose pearl | 9-10 mm | $118–$549 | $156 | 5 |
| Loose pearl | 10-11 mm | $28–$1,300 | $598 | 7 |
| Loose pearl | 11-12 mm | $68–$4,741 | $253 | 10 |
| Loose pearl | 12-13 mm | $82–$584 | $132 | 6 |
| Loose pearl | 13-14 mm | $98–$698 | $388 | 5 |
| Loose pearl | 14-16 mm | $78–$98 | $94 | 3 |
| Necklace (shop) | 10-11 mm | $994–$4,680 | $2,360 | 9 |
| Necklace (shop) | 11-12 mm | $890–$5,640 | $2,250 | 24 |
| Necklace (shop) | 12-13 mm | $288–$5,300 | $1,996 | 11 |
| Necklace (shop) | 13-14 mm | $1,880–$5,200 | $4,350 | 6 |
| Necklace (shop) | 14-16 mm | $398–$5,800 | $5,600 | 3 |
| Pendant | 11-12 mm | $140–$170 | $155 | 2 |
| Pendant | 12-13 mm | $220–$298 | $259 | 2 |
| Ring | 9-10 mm | $64–$168 | $115 | 6 |
Method: every figure was computed from a snapshot of The South Sea Pearl (Gold Kraf Export SLU) farm-direct catalog captured in June 2026. These are observed asking prices at capture time, not industry estimates or a promise of current availability. Final value also depends on luster, surface quality, shape and matching; see our grading guide.
What moves a white South Sea pearl up or down this chart
Size sets the baseline — each millimetre of nacre takes the oyster longer to grow, so price rises steeply with diameter. Within a size, luster, surface cleanliness, shape (round > drop > baroque) and — for strands — matching decide where a piece lands in the range.
Common questions
Why are South Sea necklaces so much more expensive than loose pearls? A strand needs 30+ pearls matched in color, overtone and luster — matching is the hidden cost. In this June 2026 snapshot, a single loose 12-13 mm pearl had a median asking price of $132, while a matched 12-13 mm necklace had a median of $1,996.
White or golden — which holds value better? Both are Pinctada maxima; deep, even golden body color is rarer at large sizes, but top-luster white rounds are equally sought after. Buy the better luster, not the color.
Want a price for a specific combination? Try our pearl value calculator or ask our team on WhatsApp.