PEARL SIZING

PEARL SIZING

At Chaulri, we understand that determining the right pearl size can be challenging, especially when purchasing online. To assist you in making the best choice, we provide the following information for comparison purposes.

Freshwater Pearls:

• Size Range: Freshwater pearls range in size from as small as 5mm to as large as 13mm.
• Small Sizes: Pearls below 7mm are considered smaller in size.
• Popular Sizes: 7-8mm and 8-9mm are commonly chosen sizes for Freshwater pearl necklaces.
• Above Average Sizes: Pearls sized from 9-10mm and above are larger and more valuable.

Japanese Akoya Pearls:

• Size Range: Japanese Akoya pearls range in size from as small as 2mm to as large as 10mm.
• Small Sizes: Pearls below 6.0mm are considered smaller in size.
• Common Sizes: 6.0mm to 8.0mm are frequently selected for pearl jewelry items.
• Above Average Sizes: Pearls sized above 8.0mm are larger and more valuable.

Tahitian South Sea Pearls:

• Size Range: Tahitian South Sea pearls range in size from as small as 8mm to as large as 20mm (in rare cases!).
• Smallest Sizes: The smallest size offered is usually 8-9mm, with common sizes including 9-10mm and 10-11mm.
• Above Average Sizes: Sizes from 11-12mm and above are considered above average and very rare.

White & Golden South Sea Pearls:

• Size Range: White & Golden South Sea pearls range in size from as small as 7-8mm to as large as 20mm (extremely rare).
• Smaller Sizes: The smaller range typically starts at 8-9mm, with common sizes including 9-10mm and 10-11mm.
• Above Average Sizes: Sizes from 11-12mm and above are considered above average and highly valuable.

Please use this information as a reference when selecting the perfect pearl size for your desired jewelry piece.