South Sea Pearls
Salt water pearls are mostly grown in the South Seas from the southern coast of Southeast Asia to the northern coast of Australia. They are mostly grown in those areas and is the biggest oysters used in pearl culturing.
South Sea pearls have thick coating of nacre that allows them to create a beautiful luster that comes within the pearl. These areas can also create a larger bead create nacre faster than other places because of the warm waters, low pollution levels and the abundant food supply of the South Seas. Although Australia cultivates 60% of the world’s South Sea cultured pearls, Indonesian cultivators produce more gold-lipped oyster that creates the golden pearls.
Using South Sea pearls can also be an advantage especially if you are going to use them at your wedding. There are hundreds of designs for pearl bridal jewelry that are made from the South Seas. You can choose between golden pearls, white, or silver overtones.