Every pearl is unique — each piece, even with the same design, features a different pearl. As the world’s only living gem, the pearl bears different natural qualities that create its distinct character.
Beloved by many through millennia, pearls are universal gemstones. Historically, they have been worn by both men and women — in fact, men were the first to wear them. These lustrous gems have been known to adorn the crowns and jewelry of royalty, thus earning the titles the Queen of Gems and the Gem of Queens.
Today, pearls can be worn at different occasions by people of virtually any age. The variety of sizes, shapes, and hues makes the pearl an incredibly versatile gem.
Understanding the rich history and variety of pearls is the first step to truly appreciating them. Discover the many reasons why the pearl is meant for you.
Pearl Value Factors
Explore the key elements that define a pearl's beauty—color, luster, shape, size, and skin purity.
Discover how these factors influence the value of each Jewelmer pearl.
Color
Philippine South Sea pearls are produced by gold-lipped Pinctada Maxima oysters and come in warm, natural colors that range from white, crème rose, champagne, and deep, rich gold.
Skin Purity
A gem created by nature, the surface of the Philippine South Sea pearl sometimes possesses irregularities on its surface. While having a flawless surface is ideal, these “imperfections” are part of a pearl’s natural characteristics that are used to authenticate them.
Shape
Shape is one of the distinguishing characteristics of pearls. Philippine South Sea pearls come in different
shapes including drop, oval, button, baroque, semi-baroque or circled, with round being the rarest.
Keshis are non-nucleated, irregularly shaped pearls that are produced serendipitously
during the culturing process in the same oyster with the South Sea pearl.
Luster
A Philippine South Sea pearl possesses a rich luster that is created by a combination of its outer
sheen and surface brilliance, which enhances the inner glow of the wearer.
For pearl experts, another more prized quality of the Palawan South Sea pearl is its unique Orient, or the inner glow of the pearl.
The Orient is created by a refraction of light as it penetrates through regular layers of aragonite crystals reflected from the core
and bounced back to its surface, giving it a fiery rainbow-like effect.
Size
Philippine South Sea pearls are the largest in the world with their diameter ranging from 10mm to 12mm on average and as big as 16mm and up, on very rare occasions.
Pearl Value Factors
Explore the key elements that define a pearl's beauty—color, luster, shape, size, and skin purity.
Discover how these factors influence the value of each Jewelmer pearl.
SOUTH SEA PEARLS
In terms of shape, round pearls are often coveted for their symmetry, but South Sea pearls also come in different shapes like drop, oval, or baroque. These other shapes bear a distinct charm that makes them valuable in their own way.
Large, perfectly round, and flawless golden South Sea pearls are exceptionally rare, and are regarded as one of the most valuable pearls in the world.
Jewelmer’s pearls are produced by the Pinctada maxima — the gold-lipped oyster — raised sustainably in our own farms in Palawan, Philippines. Only the top 2% in quality of every harvest are set into Jewelmer’s creations.
As the South Sea pearl comes in different varieties, these pearls can stand as an eye-catching statement piece, or an elegant everyday accessory to elevate any outfit.
Tahitian Pearls
Produced exclusively in French Polynesia, Tahitian pearls are known for their natural dark hues. They are often described as black pearls, but they can also come in other intense shades like peacock, green, or blue. Like the South Sea pearl, these pearls also come in different shapes, each sought for their unique character.
With their deep colors, Tahitian pearls bring an exquisite touch to any wardrobe.
