Pearl jewelry in Ubud, by appointment
Private viewings of Indonesian South Sea pearls, loose Lombok and North Bali harvests plus finished pieces, for travellers and designers around Ubud. Settings in Balinese silverwork, prices confirmed in writing.
Why Ubud suits South Sea pearl buying
Ubud sits at the centre of Bali's craft economy. Celuk, about twenty minutes south, has worked granulation and filigree for generations, and Ubud houses the designers and long-stay creatives who commission jewelry rather than buy it off a peg.
It is the place to match a pearl to a maker, not where pearls grow. Very little farm output reaches an Ubud shop window, so serious viewing works by appointment: the stock travels to you.
- Nearest farms
- Bali's north coast near Menjangan, roughly three hours by road
- Districts
- Buleleng, Karangasem and Negara
- Lombok, 2023
- Shipments past IDR 507.9 billion, up from IDR 209.2 billion in 2022
- Grading
- AAA/AA/A is a trade convention, not a government standard
What pearl jewelry costs in Ubud
Quote-based per grade and size. Indicative examples as of 2026; a written quotation confirms the final number.
| Piece or lot | Typical specification | Indicative 2026 range |
|---|---|---|
| Loose Lombok South Sea pearls | 9–12 mm, inspection-graded | IDR 100,000–500,000/g |
| Single South Sea pearl | 8–16 mm, all grades (one producer) | USD 2–7,500 each |
| Golden pendant in Balinese silver | 10–12 mm champagne golden | USD 220–700 |
| White South Sea strand | 9–12 mm graduated, matched luster | USD 1,400–6,800 |
| Custom silver setting, labour only | Celuk bench, single pearl, two to four weeks | USD 90–400 |
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Loose Lombok South Sea pearls
- Typical specification
- 9–12 mm, inspection-graded
- Indicative 2026 range
- IDR 100,000–500,000/g
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Single South Sea pearl
- Typical specification
- 8–16 mm, all grades (one producer)
- Indicative 2026 range
- USD 2–7,500 each
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Golden pendant in Balinese silver
- Typical specification
- 10–12 mm champagne golden
- Indicative 2026 range
- USD 220–700
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White South Sea strand
- Typical specification
- 9–12 mm graduated, matched luster
- Indicative 2026 range
- USD 1,400–6,800
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Custom silver setting, labour only
- Typical specification
- Celuk bench, single pearl, two to four weeks
- Indicative 2026 range
- USD 90–400
- Luster, nacre thickness, surface, size, shape and colour move a pearl inside these ranges.
- Indonesian goldens run light champagne, the palette that sits well against sterling or 18k Balinese work.
How Ubud viewings work
For custom work, the silversmith timeline is agreed before any deposit.
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Send your brief
Dates, budget band, and loose pearls, finished jewelry or a custom commission.
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Receive a shortlist
Within one working day: sizes, colours and indicative per-gram or per-piece figures.
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Confirm the slot
A private Ubud location or your villa. Designer trade sessions take half a day.
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Inspect in person
Loupe and natural light, with grades from inspection and any certificates.
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Written quotation
Every price confirmed in writing before you commit.
Viewing options around Ubud
| Viewing option | Duration | Best for | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Ubud viewing | 60–90 minutes | Travellers, gift buyers | None; book 48 hours ahead |
| Designer trade session | Half day | Jewelers, studio owners, loose lots | None |
| North Bali farm-area visit | Full day | Wholesale and OEM buyers | Arranged on request |
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Private Ubud viewing
- Duration
- 60–90 minutes
- Best for
- Travellers, gift buyers
- Fee
- None; book 48 hours ahead
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Designer trade session
- Duration
- Half day
- Best for
- Jewelers, studio owners, loose lots
- Fee
- None
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North Bali farm-area visit
- Duration
- Full day
- Best for
- Wholesale and OEM buyers
- Fee
- Arranged on request
How Balinese silver and South Sea pearls pair
Balinese silversmithing favours texture: jawan granulation, twisted-wire borders and oxidised recesses. Against that, worked silver frames a high-luster pearl instead of competing with it. A 10 mm champagne golden on a granulated bezel reads as one object.
For designers: select the pearl first, then the technique; drilling waits until the design is fixed. For export, we handle the approval, the BKIPM Mataram Health Certificate and HS 7101210000 or 7101220000 coding.
Ubud questions
Planning a custom piece?
Send your brief and dates. The shortlist comes back within one working day.
Ask the desk
Book an Ubud viewing or start a design
Send your dates and brief. Grades come from inspection or certificates, and a written quotation confirms every price before you commit.