South Sea Pearls – Why so expensive?

Gold South Sea pearl necklace

Part Two – South Sea Pearls

For those people who know about pearls, you also know that South Sea pearls are really expensive. A graduated 16″ White South Sea pearl on Amazon.com is going for $4,900.00(Ouch). Why so expensive?

Cultured South Sea pearls are known for their larger size, smoothness and roundness [...]