JCK Online - October 1, 2008

Large round white South Seas pearls, most commonly from Australia, are getting bigger and better. Single pearls and strands of 18, 19, and 20 mm rounds with clean surfaces and excellent luster, while still rare, are becoming more available. We've even seen top-quality rounds of 22 mm. With short supply and steady demand, expect to pay top dollar for the best in big.

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