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Australian South Sea White Pearl
in a stunning shimmering white, 100% untreated, natural colour (not dyed or enhanced in any way).

See the photo of the ACTUAL pearl listed here.

Pearl specifications:
Very attractive oblong/ barrel shaped, undrilled
Huge 17.2mm long and 15.6mm diameter
Natural colour, untreated
Very lustrous pearl
Thick nacre
Clean front of pearl
One delicate circular imperfection which adds to it's natural beauty
One minor blemish on the surface due to natural growth (at the back)
Weight of the pearl is 32.13cts

Perfectly suited for a creative gold or silversmith, or as a gift.

Ask me about creating a pendant with any of my 18 carat setting designs listed or sold here.

I KINDLY REQUEST THAT YOU READ THE ITEM DESCRIPTION AND MY CONDITIONS VERY CAREFULLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT LATER ON.

All photos are enlarged digital images of the pearls offered. They show far more detail than is seen by the naked eye. Colours may vary slightly depending on your monitor settings.

Appraisal- Certificate of Authenticity: you can request a Certificate of Authenticity by an INDEPENDENT qualified Gemmologist in Melbourne (cost is USD60).

SOUTH SEA CULTURED PEARL BACKGROUND INFO:
When a foreign object is introduced into the body of an oyster or mollusc, the organism produces a soft coating of calcium carbonate (nacre) around it, creating a pearl. The pearl cultivators/farmers insert a ball made out of the Mississippi mussel shell into the organisms to create cultured pearls.
SOUTH SEA PEARLS are large pearls, ranging mainly from 9 mm to 16 mm, with some larger pearls up to 18mm (extremely rare), are farmed in Australia, Papua, Indonesia and the Philippines, and are mainly white and yellow/gold in colour. They are mostly round or oval/drop in shape with medium to high lustre.
Not to be confused with FRESHWATER PEARLS which originate in the freshwater lakes and rivers of China. These range in size between 2 mm and 13 mm, are available in all shapes, have low to medium lustre and are treated-dyed into all colours according to fashion trends.

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I adhere to the Jewellers Association of Australia: "Jewellery Industry Code of Conduct".

Bid with confidence with a seller resident in Australia and be protected by the Fair Trading Principles as stipulated by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission: The Trade Practices Act.

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Australian GST is already included in the price for Australian delivery.
Buyers are responsible for all duties, taxes and customs costs in their home country.