Thursday February 16, 2012

The pearl industry has been hit harder than the car industry. Consumers worldwide are holding back on luxury purchases. Plus, sudden rises in water temperature are lethal for pearl oysters. Pearl cultivators in Japan have also struggled recently with water contamination, which degrades pearl quality.

Yoshihiro Shimizu, president of the Kobe-based Japan Pearl Exporters’ Association, describing the troubles facing the industry. Worldwide sales decreased by more than 50% in 2008 (Yomiuri Shimbun)

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    rurika

    Pearls are beautiful but they are difficult to look after. They get easily scratched if you forget to separate them from the rest of your jewellery. They are also fragile and can get damaged by components of face creams and cosmetics.

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