Mutiara Pearl Cakranegara

Walk in and ask to see, say, "white South Sea pearls between 10 and 12mm." Staff will pull out trays of loose pearls organized by grade and let you compare luster, surface, and shape side-by-side. This kind of side-by-side selection is hard at smaller shops where each piece is shown individually. It's especially useful if you're commissioning a custom piece and want to pick the exact pearl.

Mutiara stocks the full South Sea range from Sekotong farms:

• White South Sea — the largest category. Sizes 8–15mm, AA to AAA grades.
• Gold (yellow) South Sea — Lombok's specialty color. Sizes 9–14mm. Premium pricing.
• Silver South Sea — less common, distinctive cool tone.
• Baroque South Sea — irregular natural shapes, often more affordable per pearl, dramatic visual character.

Plus imported pearls clearly labeled as such:

• Tahitian — black, peacock, green, gray. Imported from French Polynesia, marked with origin.
• Akoya — Japanese, classic 6–9mm round white. Imported from Japan.
• Freshwater — Chinese, lower-priced strands and clusters.

The clear labeling of origin is unusual at Lombok pearl shops and a strong trust signal.

Mutiara's pricing is fixed but with genuine wholesale discounts on multi-piece purchases:

• Single piece: list price
• 2–3 pieces: 5% off
• 4+ pieces or full strand commission: 8–12% off
• Wholesale commercial orders (10+ pieces): negotiated

Sample reference prices (2026):

• 9mm round white South Sea AA single: ~900k IDR
• 11mm round gold South Sea AAA single: ~4M IDR
• 18-inch matched white strand 9mm: ~10M IDR
• 16-inch graduated white strand 8–11mm: ~14M IDR
• White South Sea stud earrings 9mm pair, 18k gold: ~3.5M IDR
• Tahitian baroque pendant in silver: ~1.8M IDR

The on-site goldsmith handles custom settings in 18k yellow, white, or rose gold and sterling silver. Standard work (replicating a known design with your chosen pearls) takes 4–8 business days. Original commissions take 10–14 days. Cost varies — a simple gold pendant setting starts at 1.5 million IDR; complex multi-pearl bracelets and necklaces can run 5–20 million IDR for the setting alone.

Bring inspiration photos. The goldsmith can adapt designs, but exact replicas of trademarked international jewelry brands won't be made (legal reasons).

Purchases above 2.5 million IDR include a printed grade certificate. Above 10 million IDR, the shop will help arrange independent verification at a GIA lab in Hong Kong if you want it (cost: roughly 800k IDR per pearl plus shipping). Most buyers don't bother — but for investment-grade pieces, it's worth knowing the option exists.

The professional way to buy serious pearls in Mataram: visit Mutiara Pearl first to see the range, then visit Lombok Pearl Shop for comparison pricing on similar grades. Spend half a day. Decide based on which shop has the specific pearl you want and which staff you trust. Both shops are reputable — the difference is style and individual stock.

Location: Jalan Pejanggik in central Cakranegara, 400m east of Mataram Mall. Easy walking distance from Pasar Cakranegara market.

From Senggigi: 25 minutes by Grab (~80k IDR).

From Kuta Lombok: 50 minutes (~140k IDR).

From airport (LOP): 30 minutes (~150k IDR).

Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm.

Payment: IDR cash, USD cash (daily exchange rate), Visa/Mastercard (2.5% surcharge), bank wire for shipped orders.

Parking: Small lot in front; otherwise street parking on Pejanggik or use Grab.

Visit Mutiara if you want maximum selection, are comparing across multiple shops, or are commissioning custom work. The showroom format suits buyers who want to make decisions visually rather than through verbal description. Skip if you want a quick under-1M-IDR souvenir purchase — the showroom format is overkill for casual shopping.