Pearl Divers Are Not the Only Ones Holding Their Breath

Have you ever thought about how many of the pearls you see are actually gathered? In some regions of the world the native divers will leap off of small boats diving deeply underwater holding their breath while they harvest the oysters and mussels.

This technique has reduced as most cultured pearls are now grown in cultured pearl farms. You will still find divers in areas around the Philippines, Japan, and Australia who make their living harvesting both natural and cultured pearls while entertaining tourists.

These pearl divers are renowned for their amazing ability to hold their breath for long durations while they are underwater. Their ability to hold their breath is matched by another kind of pearl hunter, too. Take your wife, mother, or daughter into a fine jewelry store and have them pull a Mastoloni SBN-4435 Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace which has 33 black pearls on the strand and place it around their neck. Watch them stop breathing in excitement as they look at the necklace and their face in a mirror. It may take them minutes to start breathing normally again with their high level of excitement.

This feat is no accident. Ask the jeweler to try a strand of 6mm white Japanese Akoya Pearls around their neck next. You will see the breathing stop again and may even watch them begin fanning their face in excitement. The simple beauty of pearls is overwhelming. Maybe this is how the pearl divers learned to hold their breath so long. They were just as entranced by the beauty of pearls as we are today when we see a beautifully created necklace, pendant, or set of earrings. When pearls are combined with gold and diamonds in a stunning design they are truly breathtaking

You do not need to go half way around the world to experience the magic of pearls. You just need to check for a local Mastoloni dealer and you can discover the beauty of a variety of cultured and natural pearls from around the world and you do not need to worry about bringing your diving gear along.

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