Released on: July 6, 2008, 6:34 pm

Press Release Author: Beijing Haide Tianjia Pearl Gem Co.,Ltd

Industry: Apparel & Fashion

Press Release Summary: Pearl farming is the process of nucleating freshwater or
saltwater oysters to produce genuine cultured pearls of varying sizes, shapes,
colors and qualities.

Press Release Body: Pearl farming is the process of nucleating freshwater or
saltwater oysters to produce genuine cultured pearls of varying sizes, shapes,
colors and qualities. Pearl farming is a business that relies as much on good
fortune (luck) as it does on the high skill and dedicated care of each pearl farmer.
Since most pearl producing oysters require 2-5 years of tender care and nurture
prior to a successful harvest, many man-made and natural forces can destroy an
entire harvest. Those dangers include pollution, disease, severe storms and
irregular spikes of heat or cold. Given the severe risks associated with this
business, what elements are needed to increase the chances of a successful pearl
farm?



Proper Water Conditions



Stable water conditions are very important to Akoya and Freshwater pearl culturing.
For example, freshwater mollusks thrive best in temperatures ranging from 65-75
degrees Fahrenheit. The waters should be calm with proper circulation and should
maintain nominal depths (typically 6-8 feet). If the water is too shallow,
temperature changes can occur rapidly, resulting in "shock" and high mortality rates
among the pearl producing oysters/mollusks. pH is also important to pearl culturing.
If the waters are overly acidic, the pearl nacre will erode resulting in smaller
pearls. If too alkaline, the pearl nacre will exhibit undesirable "yellowing". While
many freshwater lakes readily meet these conditions, finding appropriate ocean
locations (such as protected gulfs) that have not been sullied by man-made
pollutants is exceptionally difficult.



Oyster Nursery



Before pearl farming can begin, a farmer first needs thousands of healthy oysters or
mollusks. Typically, oysters are either harvested directly from the ocean for this
purpose, or in recent years, bred for pearl culturing. Bred oysters/mollusks are
typically kept in a "nursery" for up to 2 years until they have reached sufficient
maturity for nucleation. During those 2 years, the baby oysters are given
exceptional care and proper nutrition in order to ensure a healthy and mature oyster
population capable of producing high quality pearls.



Pearl Harvesting



After many years of preparation and constant nurture, it is finally time for the
pearl farmer to collect their harvest. The harvesting process is typically carried
out in the winter months of October through February. Pearls are collected from the
oystsers and mollusks, cleaned and dried. They then go through a rigorous sorting
process based on many parameters such as size, color, shape, and surface quality.
The pearls are then sold to pearl dealers who distribute them to manufacturers and
jewelers around the world.




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