OUR STORY
It all started with an exciting and unexpected discovery...
In 2008 we discovered Akoya oysters (Pinctada imbricata fucata) naturally growing on our existing mussel farm, some 1000km south of their previously reported habitat range. We were excited to investigate the possibility of producing pearls in such a unique location.
After experimenting with some basic culturing techniques we were quickly rewarded with a beautiful little batch of Akoya pearls. We knew we were on to something special!
Several years on, Great Southern Pearls was formed (trading under L&R Michael Pty Ltd). Production increased and we continued to refine our farming techniques until circa 2019.
After just two successful harvest we are proud to showcase a very limited collection of truly unique Albany grown Akoya pearls.