Pearls within a pearl oyster shell (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Pearls within a pearl oyster shell

Caption

Pearls within a pearl oyster shell. Pearl oysters are important products in Japan, as they produce beautiful pearls that are sought after for necklaces, earrings, and rings.

Credit

K. MIKIMOTO & CO., LTD, Pearl Research Institute

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