Close-up of a Broome pindan wall with erosion patterns

Golden Pearls

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Woman with red hair wearing a white top and gold pearl jewelry against a blurred natural background

Golden South Sea Pearls, often generically referred to as ‘golden pearls’, can range from a yellow-type colour through to a strong golden colour. Golden pearls are still grown in the Pinctada maxima oyster. Golden Australian South Sea Pearls, particularly in a strong rich golden colour, are very rare. The majority of the golden pearls you see are grown either in the Philippines, Indonesia or Myanmar (and hence referred to as South Sea Pearls) where the water tends to be warmer.