No trip to Tahiti is complete without a trip to a pearl farm. Here is our guide.
Cartier’s New York City Fifth Avenue flagship was once the opulent private home of Morton and Maisie Plant. In 1917, Mr. Plant sold the building to Pierre Cartier in exchange for one hundred dollars and a strand of natural pearls—a gift for his wife who was reportedly enamored by the neckpiece. At the time, the necklace was more valuable than the Neo-Renaissance mansion's real estate value and the deal was a sweeping and symbolic gesture of love.Long before Mr.
and mountain are enrapturing and a treat in and of itself but most rewarding is learning how pearls are harvested and extracted. While on the farm, you can also dive for your own pearl.Tahitian pearls are unique in their inky, iridescent color, which is derived from the black-lipped mantels of mollusks and from donor tissue imbued by trained technicians. Pearl mollusks are placed in secluded nets at sea, checked on frequently, and, five years later, “fished” by the technicians.
If you prefer to skip the farm and go direct to the jeweler, it’s crucial to inquire about surface flaw percentage and ensure that you leave with a certificate of authenticity. Grade A pearls can be difficult to come by, making it acceptable to purchase an exemplary Grade B.
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