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Cortez Pearls

Few people in the industry have heard about Cortez pearls. They are harvested, as implied by their name, in the Sea of Cortez which is also known as the Gulf of Mexico. The oyster is known as the Winged Back or the Rainbow Lipped oyster. It is in the same family as the Pinctada Maxima or Silver Lipped oyster which produces giant South Sea pearls.

Cortez pearls are being sought after for some of their more exotic colors. Unfortunately, there is currently only one farm in Mexico producing these pearls, and they do not spend any monies on advertising. Thus, they are rare and fairly unknown.

To find out more about Cortez pearls, visit this page: http://www.perlas.com.mx/

posted by The Pearl Hunter @ 10:28 PM