Pearls

Pearl diving has largely been supplanted by cultured pearl farms, which use a process widely popularized and promoted by Japanese entrepreneur Kokichi Mikimoto. 

Particles implanted in the oyster encourage the formation of pearls, and allow for more predictable production. 

Today's pearl industry produces billions of high quality pearls every year.

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