Pearls in Vietnam

A pearl farm in Halong Bay creating a floating fishing village around it.

In order to grow a pearl, an artificial disturbance needs to be implanted in the Oyster. She performs the job with a smile.

Every oyster get an insert. Of all the oysters that get put back in the water only 30% grow a pearl. Of the 30% that grow a pearl, only 10% create a jewelry quality pearl. Depending on the desired pearl diameter, they need to grow for two to three years.

The Vietnamese English spelling.

EMBA3's emptying Mrs. Huong's new jewelry store.

Eddie