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Is it real?
Why are these pearls so big?
How are they that shape?
How are they that colour?
Where do they come from?
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What Do You Do To Make Them That Colour?

Nothing! South Sea pearls are natural colour. The name “white South Sea pearl” is actually a misnomer. White South Sea pearl is the name given to the pearl made by the Pinctada Maxima shell, which is white. However although the shell is white, South Sea pearls can be many shades of colour. The shade can vary enormously from the warmer white - pink tones through to silver tones and finally to a truly golden hue.

 
     
 
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