Lest we forget one of the oldest natural pearl industries.

[Caitlin]

Pearls and Bahrain. Here is a bibliography from this link.[SIZE=-2][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=-2]Bibliography & Suggestions for Further Study on Persian & Bahrain Pearls[/SIZE]


[SIZE=-2]1. U.N. Food & Agriculture Org., Pearl Oyster Taxonomy & Distribution . www.fao.org[/SIZE]


[SIZE=-2]2. Bennet Bronson, Pearls Without Price: The Rise & Fall of a Sometimes-Precious Gem . www.chilit.org[/SIZE]


[SIZE=-2]3. Richard Boyle, The Jewel of the Deep . lakdiva.org[/SIZE]


[SIZE=-2]4. Frederick Kunz, Pearls Amongst the Ancients . www.farlang.com[/SIZE]

 

[Valeria101]

Not forgeting anything, Caitlin Thanks for posting !