I stopped in to the Pearl Museum in Papeete. Though small, it was quite interesting and I did learn some new things I didn’t know before about pearls.
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| The highest quality pearls cost over $1000 |
One is that the oysters can have multiple pearl sites in a single oyster. I thought there could only be one.
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| Oyster with 7 pearl sites! |
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| Bikini made from 472 black pearls |
When Marco Polo journeyed to the East in 1290 he met the King of Malabar. The king adorned himself with a magnificent necklace, strung with 104 white pearls, each a marvelous testament to the kingdom’s wealth and the seas’ bounty. But the pearls did not merely grace his royal neck. They cascaded down to his feet, materializing as intricately designed ankle bracelets and even toe rings, each piece reflecting a meticulous artistry and unmatched affluence. [1]
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