Perlas Del Mar De Cortez

Perlas Del Mar De Cortez is proud to present itself as the first commercial saltwater cultured pearl farm in the Americas, and as the only pearl oyster farm in the world which cultivates the pearls using the unique pearl oyster: “ Rainbow Lipped Pearls Oyster” or Pteria Sterna.

The rainbow lipped oyster is a native species from the Sea of Cortez. It distinguishes itself from the rest of the pearl oyster because of the wide variety of it’s nacre. The colors displayed on the pearl are the result of the travel of light through fine and translucent nacre layers. Impossible to image that such a beautiful effect could be forever confined to the inside of the shells.

Up to four years are needed for a great harvest full of beautiful and durable pearls.

During these four years perlas del mar de cortez team constantly gives maintenance to the oyster to help them survive the challenges from the natural world.