South Sea pearls are saltwater pearls cultivated using the Pinctada maxima oyster (also called the silver lipped or gold lipped oyster) around Northern Australia and South-East Asia including Myanmar, Indonesia and Philippines.

The characteristics of South Sea cultured pearls are soft, glowing luster; white, cream, silver, and golden colors; a broad size range; and thick nacre. Their large size and satiny luster make them ideal for the magnificent jewelry pieces demanded by buyers looking to make statements of success.