Pearl harvesting

Pearl harvesting, also known as pearl farming or pearl cultivation, is the process of cultivating pearls by inserting a nucleus into a mollusk and then placing it in a controlled environment, typically in oceans or freshwater bodies. Over time, the mollusk secretes nacre around the nucleus, forming a pearl. After several months to a few years, the pearls are harvested by carefully opening the mollusks and extracting them. This process has been practiced for centuries and plays a significant role in the global pearl industry.