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PEARL ACADEMY — BEGINNER

Pearl Varieties Overview

Five pearls, five different waters, and five very different personalities. Here is a brief introduction to each — enough to help you recognise which one speaks to you.

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SOUTH SEA WHITE PEARL · 澳白珍珠

The King of Pearls

Grown in the clear, unhurried waters off Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, the South Sea white pearl carries a soft, silk-like glow admired the world over. A pearl for those who love quiet, high-end elegance — the kind that speaks without needing to be loud.

 

 

White light · Pink light · Blue-green light · Silver-blue

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Akoya Pearl · Akoya 珍珠

The Brightest Star of the Pearl World

Small, precise, and famously luminous — the Akoya accounts for more of the pearl world than any other variety. Its sharp, mirror-like shine suits a softer, more youthful sensibility, equally at home in the office or on a quiet evening out.

 

 

Moonlight white · Cream · Sakura pink · Natural grey · Starry blue

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SOUTH SEA GOLDEN PEARL · 南洋金珠

The Queen of Pearls

Born from the golden-lipped oyster in the warm waters of the South Pacific, this pearl carries a natural, sun-warmed colour no dye can replicate. A pearl for those drawn to richness and quiet opulence.

 

 

Tea gold · Deep gold · Medium gold · Light gold

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TAHITIAN PEARL · 大溪地珍珠

Mystery, and a Touch of the Exotic

From the black-lipped oyster of French Polynesia comes a pearl unlike any other — deep, dark tones that shift into peacock green, aubergine, and platinum grey as the light moves. A pearl for those with a distinctive, individual sense of style.

 

 

Peacock green · Aubergine · Avocado green · Platinum grey · Black

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FRESHWATER PEARL  · 淡水珍珠

Where Many Pearl Journeys Begin

Grown in freshwater lakes, largely in China, this is the most versatile and accessible of the five — available in a wider range of colours than any other pearl, and a wonderful introduction to what a fine pearl can be.

 

White · Creamy white · Pink · Orange · Purple-gold · Purple

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"Every pearl we carry has already been chosen.
Twice — once by the ocean, once by us."

BAY'S GEM & PEARL COMPANY LIMITED · EST. 1986 · HONG KONG

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