March 3, 2025 – March 3, 2025
Wetraveled to one of Rangiroa’s renowned black pearl farms, learn how these lustrous treasures are produced and graded, and browse for unset pearls at the onsite shop. It’s certainly very much a hands-on operation, too, as you’ll soon see as the farm staff provides some background on the evolution of the industry and on how these special black-lipped pearl oysters are selected, grown and grafted for production. After hearing it described, you’ll see the process underway as you tour the work sheds and observe a grafter skillfully plying his trade. After a time, you’ll have the opportunity to view a selection of unset black pearls available for purchase. Shape and luster are both key components of the pearl grading scale, and your guide will demonstrate the criteria used.
