Mexican Pearling

We are taking a look at some of the smaller and unusual pearling enterprises around the world.  Mexican pearling is one of the smallest (about 10,000 pearls) and most unique.

This is a link to Pearls Del Mar De Cortez which began farming in 1994.  These unique pearl oysters are known as the "Rainbow-Lipped Pearl Oyster" (Pteria sterna) and the "Black-Lipped Pearl Oyster" (Pinctada mazatlanica).

 

 

 

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