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Loose pearls allow you to fully customise your jewellery. Unlike pre-set designs, loose pearls offer complete freedom over how your pearl is set, whether it’s as a centrepiece in a pearl ring, strung into a pearl strand, or featured in one of our pearl pendants. By purchasing your pearls as loose pearls, you are able to see the true character of each gem, ensuring that your final design is unique.

Aquarian Pearls is a trusted supplier of premium Australian South Sea White Pearls, renowned worldwide for their size, beauty, and lustre. Cultured primarily in the waters off the coast of Western Australia and Northern Territory, these pearls are among the most highly valued in the world. Each South Sea white pearl in our loose collection is unique, ranging in tone and sizes often between 10mm and 20mm, and with exceptional nacre thickness and soft, natural glow, these pearls are ideal for both traditional and modern jewellery.

For those who appreciate darker hues, our collection of loose Tahitian pearls are cultured off the islands of French Polynesia. Tahitian pearls are celebrated for their unique colours, ranging from green, peacock, silver, grey, and blue. Unlike traditional black pearls, Tahitian pearls naturally occur in these striking shades, making them a favourite among contemporary designers. Our loose Tahitian pearls are available in both round and baroque shapes, each hand-selected for its rich colour saturation, exceptional lustre, and smooth surface.

Our Natural Colour South Sea Golden Pearls are cultivated in the Philippines and Indonesia, and are treasured for their deep, natural golden hues, which range from soft champagne to intense, sun-drenched gold.

Golden South Sea pearls are among the most luxurious pearls available today, often chosen for high-end, bespoke jewellery. Our loose golden pearls are carefully sourced and selected to ensure that each gem showcases the finest colour, lustre, and surface quality. These pearls usually range from 9mm to 17mm in size and come in various shapes, including round, oval, drop, and baroque.

When you purchase loose pearls from Aquarian Pearls, you are buying with confidence from pearl experts who have over three decades of experience.

Our Terms of Sale for Loose Pearls

Please read our Terms of Sale carefully before making a purchase.

• Loose pearls are sold as is.
• They are not drilled, set, or altered in any way.
• There are no returns, exchanges, or credits on loose pearl purchases.

We encourage all customers to ensure they have all necessary information before completing their purchase. Our expert staff are more than happy to provide additional images, details, and guidance to help you choose confidently.

Contact Us
Phone: 02 9230 0601
Email: info@aquarianpearls.com.au

In addition to loose pearls, Aquarian Pearls also offers pearls in strands and finished pieces, including rings, earrings, and pendants. If you fall in love with a particular pearl and would like to have it professionally set or paired with complementary pearls, we can assist you through our custom design service.

LUSTRE GRADING

• AAA: The highest level of lustre, showcasing the most brilliant shine.
• AA: High lustre, slightly less brilliant than AAA.
• A: Moderate lustre, noticeable but not as striking as AA or AAA.

SURFACE MARKS GRADING

• Level 1: Nearly flawless with a completely clean face; may have a slight natural mark on the back.
• Level 2: Contains multiple visible marks.
• Level 3: Contains numerous visible marks.

SHAPES & SIZES

This cultivation process results in pearls that range from 7 to 18 millimetres, with the majority being 8, 9, and 10 millimetres due to the reduced culturing period in recent years. Pearls come in a variety of shapes, including:

• Round: Highly sought after for their symmetry and classic appeal.
• Semi-Round: Slightly off round but still attractive for various jewellery pieces.
• Drop: Tear-drop shaped, perfect for pendants and earrings.
• Oval: Elongated round shapes.
• Button: Available in high or flat shapes, ideal for rings
• and earrings.
• Circled: Pearls with concentric circular lines, available in round, drop, and button shapes.
• Semi-Baroque and Baroque: Irregular and unique shapes, perfect for creating distinctive jewellery pieces.