Paspaley Pearls is an Australian company that is known for producing some of the world's finest pearls. The company was founded in the 1930s by Nicholas Paspaley, a Greek immigrant who settled in Australia and began diving for pearls in the waters off the country's northern coast.

In the early days of the company, Paspaley focused on wild pearl diving, which involved sending divers into the ocean to search for oysters that contained pearls. The process was risky and often dangerous, but it produced some of the most valuable and sought-after pearls in the world.

In the 1950s, Paspaley Pearls began to shift its focus to pearl farming, a process that involves cultivating pearls in oysters in controlled environments. This allowed the company to produce pearls more consistently and with greater efficiency, while also minimizing the risks associated with wild pearl diving.

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Paspaley, platinum and diamond Brooch/Clasp Swap, the openwork…

Paspaley Diamond Bow Brooch/Clasp Swap with Platinum, 3.00 Carats

Paspaley, platinum and diamond Brooch/Clasp Swap, the openwork bow motif of finely pierced fluttering ribbon, pave-set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats, with a brooch pin and a clasp swap fitting, signed…

A South Sea pearl and diamond brooch by Paspaley, the floral…

Paspaley Diamond and Keshi Pearl Floral Brooch

A South Sea pearl and diamond brooch by Paspaley, the floral form, featuring a keshi pearl of silver, white and pink hues, within pave diamond set petals, to a stem set with baguette cut diamonds, altogether totalling 7.0cts, signed, in 18ct white gold,…

Paspaley diamond and rock crystal turtle brooch set with carved…

Diamond and Rock Crystal Turtle Brooch

Paspaley diamond and rock crystal turtle brooch set with carved rock crystal to form the shell, the flippers and head pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds total weight 0.68cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed

A South Sea pearl and diamond brooch by Paspaley, the floral…

Paspaley Pearl and Diamond Floral Brooch

A South Sea pearl and diamond brooch by Paspaley, the floral form, featuring an oval pearl of cream and pink hues measuring 18.0 mm, pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 6.0cts, signed, in 18ct white gold.

A Paspaley 'Stellar' 18ct white gold diamond Swap clasp, the…

Paspaley Diamond Swap Clasp with Stellar Design

A Paspaley 'Stellar' 18ct white gold diamond Swap clasp, the spring-loaded clasp designed as a five point stars pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, 1.20ct, Paspaley mark to top, accompanied by a Paspaley pouch. Provenance: The Verna Jane Arthur…

A Paspaley 18ct white gold South Sea Keshi pearl & diamond…

Paspaley Keshi Pearl & Diamond Flower Brooch

A Paspaley 18ct white gold South Sea Keshi pearl & diamond flower brooch, one keshi pearl, white in colour with silver overtone, twenty one baguette diamonds, 2.00ct, round brilliant cut diamonds, 5.00ct mounted in a white gold flower brooch, paspaley…

A Paspaley 18ct white gold South Sea Keshi pearl & diamond…

Paspaley Keshi Pearl & Diamond Flower Brooch

A Paspaley 18ct white gold South Sea Keshi pearl & diamond flower brooch, round brilliant cut diamonds, 2.31ct with ten keshi pearls 15-20 mm, golden & white in colour mounted in white gold, Paspaley mark to reverse, accompanied by a Paspaley pouch &…

A Paspaley platinum & diamond ribbon brooch / swap clasp, round…

Paspaley Diamond Ribbon Brooch with Swap Clasp

A Paspaley platinum & diamond ribbon brooch / swap clasp, round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.00ct mounted in an open ribbon with a brooch pin and a swap clasp fitting, Paspaley mark to reverse, accompanied by a Paspaley pouch. Provenance: The Verna Jane…

A Paspaley 18ct white gold South Sea pearl & diamond Swap clasp,…

Paspaley Pearl & Diamond Swap Clasp with 3 Pearls

A Paspaley 18ct white gold South Sea pearl & diamond Swap clasp, the spring-loaded clasp set with three South Sea pearls 6-11 mm, white in colour, round brilliant cut diamonds, 2.80ct mounted in an elongated swirl frame, accompanied by a Paspaley pouch &…

A Paspaley 18ct white gold South Sea pearl & diamond flower…

Paspaley Pearl & Diamond Flower Brooch

A Paspaley 18ct white gold South Sea pearl & diamond flower brooch, one oval South Sea pearl 18 mm, white with a yellow hue, round brilliant cut diamonds, 6.00ct mounted in a white gold flower pin brooch, Paspaley mark to reverse, accompanied by a…

Diamond and rock crystal turtle brooch by Paspaley, set with…

Paspaley Diamond and Crystal Turtle Brooch

Diamond and rock crystal turtle brooch by Paspaley, set with carved rock crystal to form the shell, the flippers and head pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds total weight 0.68cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed

18ct white gold and diamond 'Stellar' clasp/swap, Paspaley, the…

Paspaley Stellar Diamond Clasp

18ct white gold and diamond 'Stellar' clasp/swap, Paspaley, the spring-loaded clasp designed as an articulated line of three five point stars pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds stated to weigh 3.09 carats, length approximately 58 mm, signed Paspaley,…

A diamond and rock crystal turtle brooch by Paspaley, set with…

Diamond and Rock Crystal Turtle Brooch by Paspaley

A diamond and rock crystal turtle brooch by Paspaley, set with carved rock crystal to form the shell, the flippers and head pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.68cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed. Condition: This piece presents in…

A South Sea pearl and diamond bow pin by Paspaley, comprising…

Paspaley Pearl and Diamond Bow Pin

A South Sea pearl and diamond bow pin by Paspaley, comprising an oval pearl of pink and silver hue measuring 12.0 mm, surmounted by a single round brilliant cut diamond and pave set diamond bow totalling 0.47cts, mounted in platinum, signed. Condition:…

Platinum, south sea pearl and diamond pin, Paspaley, modelled…

Paspaley Platinum Pearl Diamond Bow Pin

Platinum, south sea pearl and diamond pin, Paspaley, modelled as a bow pave-set with one hundred and twenty-one brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing 0.47 carats, terminating on a 12.00 mm cultured pearl, length approximately 25 mm, signed Paspaley.…

Platinum, south sea pearl, diamond and morganite 'Flutter'…

Paspaley Flutter Brooch/Necklace with Diamonds and Pearls

Platinum, south sea pearl, diamond and morganite 'Flutter' brooch/necklace, Paspaley Composed of twenty-nine cultured pearls graduating from approximately 15.20 to 13.12 mm, completed by a platinum clasp modelled as a butterfly embellished with morganite…