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Rainfall is required to work a sapphire mine. Sapphire mines are very shallow, having a far lower impact on the land, than large open-cut or incredibly deep mines. Australia is home to independent, small, family-run operations, often with just a single person working the leasehold on the minefield. This allows us to have unprecedented supply-chain transparency. We have visited the mine sites to verify the working conditions and witness the minimal impact extraction has on the environment. Here is a list of some common pearl sizes compared to ‘real world’ objects that may be easier for you to picture: 4mm pearls are about the same diameter as an unpopped popcorn kernel.ĥmm pearls are about the same diameter as a #2 pencil’s eraser.Ħmm pearls are about the same diameter as a #2 pencil’s shaft (a #2 pencil’s shaft is 1/4″ which is 6.3mm).ħmm pearls are about the same diameter as an average dress-shirt button.Ĩmm pearls are about the same diameter as a green pea (not the ‘baby’ peas, the regular ones your mom forced you to eat…).ĩmm pearls are about the same diameter as an AAA battery.ġ0mm pearls are about the same diameter as an M&M Candy.We specialise in ethically and sustainably sourced Australian sapphires. It can be hard to ‘visualize’ what a 4mm or 8mm or any “mm” pearl size looks like.

Typically only found in Freshwater,ġ3mm – 16mm Pearls: A true ‘statement’ heirloom piece of jewelry. (It is unusual to find Akoya Pearls larger than this).ġ1mm – 12mm Pearls: Noticeably larger than the norm. Larger than the ‘usual’ pearl strand, but subtly so. Most pearl strands you’ve likely seen are about 7-8mm.ĩmm – 10mm Pearls: Luxury size. 6mm Pearls: A bit smaller than ‘usual’ – a good option for ladies 5’3″ or underħmm – 8mm Pearls: The ‘standard’ size.

Quick pearl size guidelines: 5mm or less: Generally recommended for young girls and/or very petite ladies.

With Akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls, South Sea pearls, freshwater pearls, and Keshi pearls, you can clearly see what makes this collection Imperial. Imperial cultured pearls are fashioned into jewelry using a wide variety of pearl types. Cultured Pearls are one of the most intriguing, stunning and beloved gems in the world.