One of the world's leading producers of South Sea pearls, Australia-based Paspaley has formed a partnership with Stuller, one of North America's largest producers and distributors of jewelry. The result is a new collection of pearl jewelry and loose pearls under the brand name Stuller & Paspaley. Accompanying the launch was the exhibition of the `Paspaley Pearl', one of the world's most extraordinary pearls ever discovered. This 20.4 mm South Sea cultured pearl is perfectly round and is the most exceptional pearl ever harvested by Paspaley Pearls. In addition to its size and perfect shape, the color and luster are unrivalled. The precious pearl has special significance in the relationship between the men of the Stuller and Paspaley companies. Stuller and his team had flown to Australia to see firsthand the pearling operations and were aboard the hi-tech Paspaley P3 pearling ship in 2002 when the pearl was discovered. “The luster of this pearl is like nothing I have seen before. It is truly breathtaking,” said Matt Stuller. “This is a very precious gem indeed, both in terms of it being the finest pearl ever seen and its significance to the Stuller and Paspaley relationship.”

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Source: Couture International Jeweler
August - September 03 issue