Indonesia

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Myanmar (Burma) has been a producer of white and golden South Sea cultured pearls from the Pinctada maxima oyster since the 1950s.

w Volume

1350 kan (5 tonnes)*

w Value

82 million US$*

w Type of pearls

White and golden South Sea pearls

*Source: POIB (2011)

Divers must frequently examine the pearl oysters underwater and see to the longlines and nets they are attached to. Photo: Vincent Pardieu.
Oysters are brought to shore in order to be grafted once they have reached a suitable size and are deemed healthy.
Oyster nets are hung at several metres depth. Photo: Henry Hänni
White and golden South Sea pearls and the Pinctada maxima shell. Photo: Henry Hänni
Pearl farming in Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Photo: Henry Hänni
A harvest of white South Sea cultured pearls from Indonesia. Photo: Henry Hänni

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