People have the knowledge that Pearls are found only in the Sea. Earlier divers used to dive in the sea, collect thousands of Shells and after killing them they used to get a few Pearls till 1980s. But today we can culture pearls in the ponds, rivers, and cement tanks also.

In India, the credit for culturing Pearls goes to Senior Scientist Dr. K. Jankiram, who showed a new path to the country.  The young scientist, Dr. Ajay Sonkar, has knocked the door to take India in the First place by producing world’s biggest size Pearl. Each of his Cultured Pearl counts for US $30,000 (near about 12 lac Rupees), whereas the Production cost is very less. [Ref: - 25July 2005 Nav Bharat Times, pg – 1].

Pearl Culture is a very easy and simple work, where, with little efforts, one can get good profits. Shells are found in plenty in almost all the villages. We can operate the shells with the help of surgical equipments and insert the Nucleus (which is of different shapes and sizes) for the Pearl production. Later the Shells are kept in the nylon nets and hanged in the pond or the cement tank or whatever the source. They are given food viz Cow dung and Algae, according to the size of the pond or river. After a few months, the Nucleus in the shell is covered with the Pearl Sac from which the Pearl takes birth, which shines and has the brightness of the moon. Because of its smooth shine, it is liked by all and it also suits all.