I. Introduction. Pearls, this dazzling gemstone, have been loved for their unique beauty since ancient times. So, how exactly are pearls born?Today, let's unveil the mystery of pearl farming and understand the growth process of pearls.
Second, the selection of pearl oysters and breeding environment.
First of all, to culture pearls, it is essential to choose healthy mother-of-pearl oysters. These pearl oysters mainly live in tropical and ** zone seas, and they have very high requirements for water quality, temperature and salinity. Therefore, it is very important to choose a beautiful sea area away from pollution for farming.
3. Surgical implantation of bead nuclei and cell sheets.
After the selection of the pearl oysters, the breeders carry out a delicate operation. They implanted a bead nucleus in the body of the pearl oyster, and then attached a mantle cell taken from another pearl oyster to the pearl nucleus. This procedure is very technically demanding, as the formation of beautiful pearls is only possible if the surgery is successful.
Fourth, breeding and waiting.
After the surgery, the pearl oysters are returned to the sea for culture. During this process, farmers need to regularly check the growth of pearl oysters and make sure they live in a comfortable environment. This period of time is crucial for pearl formation as pearls need to grow slowly inside the pearl oyster, usually from a few months to several years.
5. Harvesting and processing.
When the pearls have grown to the right size, the propagandists will retrieve the mother-of-pearls and then open the pearls. The removed pearls need to be cleaned, polished, and other processes to reveal their unique luster and beauty.
6. Quality appraisal and grading.
After processing, the pearls are identified and graded for quality. Appraisers evaluate pearls based on factors such as size, shape, color, luster and surface quality, and then classify pearls into different grades. In general, larger, rounderer, more vivid color, and more lustrous pearls are of higher quality and correspondingly more expensive.
7. The use and value of pearls.
Pearls have a wide range of uses and values. They can be used to make jewelry, ornaments and cosmetics, as well as in the medical and healthcare fields. Pearls are rich in minerals and amino acids, which are beneficial to the human body, can improve the quality of ** and promote blood circulation. As a result, pearls have always been warmly welcomed in the market.
8. Conclusion. Through the above introduction, we can understand that the pearl cultivation process is a long and delicate process, which requires a lot of effort and effort from the cultivation personnel. Each pearl is the result of nature's gift and human ingenuity, and their beauty and value lies not only in their appearance, but also in the story behind them and the cultural and historical significance they carry.