Why South Sea Pearls Are So Expensive | So Expensive

South Sea pearls are the largest cultured-pearl variety, sometimes reaching over 20 millimeters in diameter. The Pinctada maxima oyster can take up to five years to produce a single South Sea pearl, whereas more common freshwater oysters can take as little as three months and create dozens of pearls. This long cultivation process makes South Sea pearls rarer — and more expensive. A single South Sea pearl can cost $1,500, and a necklace can reach over $200,000. So, how are these pearls grown? And what makes them so expensive?

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[chayaninkiratipaiboon]

Now I understand why southsea pearls are costly.

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There something about pearls that I love so much ! I wish when I was younger I collect them but I didn’t live at the beach or have the opportunities to . Maybe the timing wasn’t right but now in my 40 It become my new obsession ❤

[batexmine]

I have million years old giant clamp pearl.. I'm looking for a buyer

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I dont see women wanting equality to partake in this job