Tahitian Pearls with Richard Wan, from Robert Wan Pearls

Tahiti Pearls, the most dreamed-about souvenir to bring home with you from your Tahitian Vacation. This week I am joined by the leading name in the pearl industry internationally and in French Polynesia - Robert Wan. The Tahitian Pearl has always been the sought-after souvenir from French Polynesia and Robert Wan has a long and impressive history of bringing the pearl to the forefront of French Polynesia. Robert Wan and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) worked together to bring the Tahitian cultured pearl to earn the status as a gem, in the same category as a precious stone. On this week’s Tahitian Moment Live Carl is joined by Richard Wan to learn more about Robert Wan's story and passion. Discover how Tahitian pearls are grafted and the process of harvesting a pearl and bringing it to the beautiful jewellery and souvenirs you see in the stores. Learn what to look for in the quality of the pearl you are for shopping for – the size, luster, shape, and color. There are many Robert Wan boutiques internationally but we will look at the Robert Wan Pearl Museum in Papeete, and touch on some of the other opportunities to shop across the islands at various resorts as well as the Robert Wan boutique in Bora Bora. Leave this Tahitian Moment Live with a new understanding and appreciation of the beautiful French Polynesian pearl from the renowned Robert Wan. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Polynesian Intro Music 0:55 Who is Carl - Tahiti by Carl 2:25 Welcome Richard Wan from Robert Wan 4:38 Robert Wan - The World's Most Precious Pearls 7:13 The Story Behind Robert Wan 16:36 The 5 Steps of Pearl Farming 16:55 Step 1 - Collecting 18:58 Step 2 - Breeding 20:16 Step 3 - Grafting 22:48 Step 4 - Culturing 24:37 Step 5 - Harvesting 29:01 Protecting the Environment for the Perfect Pearl 32:40 How to Determine the Value of a Pearl 42:03 Wall of Fame - Celebrities in Pearls 43:09 Papeete Pearl Museum - Book to Meet Richard 46:05 Making Jewellery & What they Cost 53:19 Joining next week - St Regis Bora Bora BROADCAST LIVE - June 30, Join me for my Tahitian Moment Live - each Thursday at 5pm ET here on YouTube or Facebook BOOKING YOUR TRIP – CONSULTATION CALL 30 Minute Planning Consultation Call - https://calendly.com/tahitibycarl/con... SUBSCRIBE Keep in touch - subscribe to my YouTube Videos so you don't miss out on any new uploads. You may also subscribe to Email Newsletter and other Social Media Channels - visit https://www.TahitiByCarl.com COMMENTS I love to hear your thoughts - what do you enjoy in my videos and anything you would like to see or see more of? Drop your comments here or reach out to me directly. PROMOTIONS & SPECIALS These can be found online at https://www.TahitiByCarl.com/vacation... INTRO MUSIC CREDIT Tahitian Music Credit: Te Tiaturi nei au : composer/author : Jesson Tetuanui - Editor : Zik Prod Tahiti Tahiti Sounds : Composer : Alain Lievens-Demeyere - Editor : Zik Prod Tahiti