Wondering where in the world you can go pearl diving?
In this article, we’ll share five of the best locations in the Middle East, North America, and South Pacific.
What is Pearl Diving?
As the name suggests, it involves diving into the sea to collect pearls. Usually, the pearl diving season runs from June to September when the sea water is warm.
As the pearl diver, you aim to collect the black-lipped oysters with a small split and a small mollusk shell with a bead.
You’ll only dive to about 33 feet (10 meters) along the shore, but at a lagoon, you’ll need to go deeper to about 98 feet (30 meters).
Once you choose your pieces, the faulty ones are returned to the sea, probably for the next harvest.
The pearls vary in color, shape, and size. You can decide to keep the pearls as they are or find a jewelry shop for them to create a unique piece of jewelry for you.
Whether you want a ring or a necklace, pearls are a classy gift to give to someone special in your life. Let’s explore the top pearl diving destinations.
1. Pearl Diving in Bahrain
Bahrain is an island nation between the Qatar Peninsula and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia.
The nation has been known since ancient times for its pearl fisheries. Bahrain’s pearling trail has three oyster beds. With a licensed diving permit, visitors dive on the northern tip of Muharraq.
Beginners dive closest to the beach, and those with no license can only dive in the shallow waters.
2. Pearl Diving in Mexico
Perlas del Mar de Cortez farm in Mexico keeps the pearl diving tradition alive. It’s the only commercial farm where loose-cultured rainbow pearls are grown.
The pearls are from rainbow-lipped pearl oysters that produce them in striking colors of violet, bronze, red and opalescent gray.
You cannot dive for the pearls at the farm, but you will learn how the process works and watch the farm’s divers.
3. The Farm Bora Pearl Company in Tahiti
Are you looking for a Tahitian pearl? You can get the best from French Polynesia, a nation with more than 100 islands in the South Pacific.
It’s known for coral-fringed lagoons. Only 67 islands are inhabited, and Tahiti is the most famous.
The Bora Pearl Company is a Tahitian-owned family business in Bora Bora. Divers swim to the lagoon and then move to various pearl farming sections.
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