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Green rice terraces near Ubud

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
Jeweler's hands working with pliers at a bench

What pearl jewelry costs in Ubud

Quote-based per grade and size. Indicative examples as of 2026; a written quotation confirms the final number.

  • Loose Lombok South Sea pearls

    Typical specification
    9–12 mm, inspection-graded
    Indicative 2026 range
    IDR 100,000–500,000/g
  • Single South Sea pearl

    Typical specification
    8–16 mm, all grades (one producer)
    Indicative 2026 range
    USD 2–7,500 each
  • Golden pendant in Balinese silver

    Typical specification
    10–12 mm champagne golden
    Indicative 2026 range
    USD 220–700
  • White South Sea strand

    Typical specification
    9–12 mm graduated, matched luster
    Indicative 2026 range
    USD 1,400–6,800
  • 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.

  1. Send your brief

    Dates, budget band, and loose pearls, finished jewelry or a custom commission.

  2. Receive a shortlist

    Within one working day: sizes, colours and indicative per-gram or per-piece figures.

  3. Confirm the slot

    A private Ubud location or your villa. Designer trade sessions take half a day.

  4. Inspect in person

    Loupe and natural light, with grades from inspection and any certificates.

  5. Written quotation

    Every price confirmed in writing before you commit.

Viewing options around Ubud

  • Private Ubud viewing

    Duration
    60–90 minutes
    Best for
    Travellers, gift buyers
    Fee
    None; book 48 hours ahead
  • Designer trade session

    Duration
    Half day
    Best for
    Jewelers, studio owners, loose lots
    Fee
    None
  • 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.

Single pearl pendant on a black background

Ubud questions

Planning a custom piece?

Send your brief and dates. The shortlist comes back within one working day.

Ask the desk

Pearl bracelet and stud earrings on a black background

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.