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Day Two & Three Pearl Hunting Journal: Visiting a Pearl Farm Showroom in Lombok This is my first thread and I’ve been a quiet reader for a while, soaking up all the knowledge shared by this thoughtful and passionate community. I’m still learning, so thank you in advance for your patience and...

Pearl hunting in Indonesia

Day One Pearl Hunting Journal: We just checked into our cozy hotel in Mataram, it has the most amazing all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet (always a good way to start a day of pearl hunting!). My partner needed a strong WiFi connection and a decent desk, while my toddler needed a pool and a...

Beautiful graduated strand of freshwater pearls. No nucleus like saltwater ones, but these cultured pearls display such a beautiful color and lustre. Your aunt has great taste!

Hi everyone! I’m Claudia, founder of BALI PERLA, a small low-profile pearl brand based in Bali. I’ve been a longtime reader here, and this is my fourth research + buying trip in, this time spending two weeks in Lombok, followed by a week in Sumbawa, before heading back to Bali. Sidenote: It's...

The carving on these Tahitians are so gorgeous. I would love to see carved golden South Sea pearls one day!

What an incredible recap of all the participants and what was I'm sure such a core memory experience. I'm sure you thrived among all the greats with your pearl story. Congrats on getting an invitation of a lifetime! Can't wait to hear more about it.