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Pearl Information
Know the South Sea pearl.
Everything we have learnt since 1991 about the world's most precious cultured pearl, and the family behind AUTORE.
The Pearl
Understanding lustre.
Confidence comes from knowledge. These guides explain what makes a South Sea pearl rare, how its quality is judged and how to keep it beautiful for generations.
The Pearl
What is a South Sea Pearl?
The largest and rarest cultured pearls, grown in the Pinctada maxima oyster.
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Grading
The AUTORE Five S's™
Shine, Surface, Shade, Shape and Size: the classification guide created by Rosario Autore.
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Care
Pearl Care
How to wear, clean and store your pearls.
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History
Pearling History
The story of pearling, from early divers to modern pearl culture.
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