Here's more info:

"Only two Scots jewellers are licensed to sell freshwater pearls and they can only trade in pearls collected before the ban.

John Lochtie, manager of one of the licensed dealers, Cairncross jewellers in Perth, said poached pearls would be very difficult to sell on the black market.
He added: "A good pearl could be worth £150 with a really good necklace making £15,000. But since the ban, no jewellers have been allowed to buy loose pearls."



It's a long shot, but, if anyone can help, here's the contact info:

Information can be passed to police at 0845 600 5705, or directly to Mr Stewart at 01738 892650.

Slraep