Finding a pearl is a rarity, however it is entirely possible. But it's not something you'll find in every oyster you get your hands on. With luck you will find one among many fished oysters.
¿How to fish for oysters with pearls? This is a very good question, and we will give you the right answer. Stay reading! And learn all about oysters and pearls.
How to fish for oysters with pearls
In general, 90% of the pearls found in stores are grown in specialized hatcheries. And it is that finding an oyster with naturally formed pearls is as complicated as finding a needle in a haystack. But it's not impossible, so don't be discouraged.
If you want to fish for oysters with pearls, it is best to take a guided excursion to an area where there is a bank of oysters. There you will surely find oysters with pearls, although these are mostly farmed.
Pearls are formed when a foreign body enters the interior of an oyster, it can be a grain of sand, parasites or any particle. When these foreign bodies are not expelled, the oyster reacts by coating it with a mixture of calcium carbonate and conchiolin, known as nacre. This is the same material that lines the inside walls of oyster shells. This process is not something that happens immediately, in fact, it can take up to 10 years.
Cultured pearls are achieved through human intervention. What is done is to force the entrance of a foreign object inside the oysters, so that it begins the process of transformation of pearls.
Now, how to fish an oyster with pearls? As already explained in previous lines, it is lucky to catch oysters with pearls. However, through excursions to oyster farming areas, this is possible. Well, you can find oyster banks, which contain cultured pearls.
The fishing process is the one you would use when fishing for oysters under normal conditions, either from a boat at low tide, diving or with tools.
You go collecting the oysters, and putting them in a bag until you can extract the desired amount of oysters with pearls.
Good luck!
