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Certainly, not all Akoya Pearls are round, but a higher percentage are round or
"o round" than those of South Sea Pearls. e very "o round," organic shapes
of all pearls are known as "baroque" pearls. Fine South Sea Baroque Pearls are
much more valuable and desirable than Baroque Akoya Pearls. Because of the
large size di erence in the two primary varieties, a South Sea Baroque Pearl is
more likely to have a critical mass of lustrous surface.
Very ne, large South Sea Baroques can be more valuable than smaller, lower
luster round and o round shapes of South Sea Pearls.
Clockwise from Top Center:
South Sea Round Pearl center,
Akoya Round Pearl upper right,
Baroque Pearl Left, Model
Wearing Assael Baroque Pearl
Necklaces and Bubble Earrings,
Ring, and Bracelet by Sean
Gilson for Assael.
SHAPE Round,
Off Round
Baroque
Off Round
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