Chapter
The History of Cultured Pearls
26:15 - 32:47 (06:32)
The episode discusses the development of cultured pearls, from Seville Kent's early attempts to cultivate them to today's industry where pearls are raised and harvested on pearl farms around the world with specific techniques to encourage pearl formation in oysters.
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Gaston Vivez established the first commercial oyster farming operation with the aim of producing pearls at a large scale, harvesting up to 14% pearls from his oysters by farming a large number of oysters.
26:15 - 28:34 (02:19)
Summary
Gaston Vivez established the first commercial oyster farming operation with the aim of producing pearls at a large scale, harvesting up to 14% pearls from his oysters by farming a large number of oysters.
ChapterThe History of Cultured Pearls
EpisodePearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The founder of the cultured pearl industry, Kokichi Mikimoto, realized that the better care he took of his oysters, the likelier they were to produce a desirable pearl.
28:34 - 29:31 (00:57)
Summary
The founder of the cultured pearl industry, Kokichi Mikimoto, realized that the better care he took of his oysters, the likelier they were to produce a desirable pearl. He created foundational techniques for oyster farming and pearl cultivation that are still used today, with a focus on natural pearl creation rather than artificial implantation.
ChapterThe History of Cultured Pearls
EpisodePearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Learn about the history of pearls, how they've been made and cultured over time, from ancient Chinese methods to modern day techniques.
29:31 - 32:04 (02:33)
Summary
Learn about the history of pearls, how they've been made and cultured over time, from ancient Chinese methods to modern day techniques.
ChapterThe History of Cultured Pearls
EpisodePearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The discovery of making blister pearls leads to the idea of making real pearls from the Okoya oyster and abalone in Japan.
32:04 - 32:47 (00:43)
Summary
The discovery of making blister pearls leads to the idea of making real pearls from the Okoya oyster and abalone in Japan.