Become a pearl hunter in Indonesia!
The South Sea pearls are among the largest and rarest in the world. They come mainly from Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, where they are cultivated in Pinctada maxima oysters.
They are distinguished by their satiny luster and natural hues ranging from silvery white to deep gold.
Each pearl requires several years of cultivation in pure, warm waters.
Highly prized in fine jewelry, they symbolize luxury and rarity.
This program is run in groups of up to 6 people. (Stay possible between May and October).
Exclusive programme also possible for groups of less than or more than 6 people.
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Program :
Day 1: Welcome at the hotel carefully selected by our team, located near Lombok airport. This will be followed by your departure late in the morning to visit the largest pearl farm on the island of Lombok, where you will witness the entire process of pearl cultivation from the birth of the pearl oysters to grafting, and finally the extraction of a pearl after several years spent in the ocean. Check-in at your hotel and time to relax.
Day 2: Free morning, then departure in the afternoon for Mataram and visit to local traders.
Day 3: Free morning, then presentation of pearls by local traders at the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 4: Free morning, then departure in the afternoon for Mataram and visit to local traders.
Day 5: Free morning, then presentation of pearls by local traders at the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 6: Free morning, then departure in the afternoon for Mataram and visit to local traders.
Day 7: Free day or departure for your return to Europe.
This price includes: accommodation in a single room (boutique hotel), breakfasts, ground transportation (in an air-conditioned vehicle), guides, all courses and visits, entry to the pearl farm, and administrative fees.
This price does not include: international flights from your country of origin (round-trip flight from Paris starting at €750/person), round-trip airport transfers, lunches, dinners, drinks, visa fees (approximately USD $30), your personal expenses and additional gemstone purchases, tips and possible taxes, as well as individual insurance.
*For more information, please refer to our Conditions Générales.
Portrait
Benoît Charbonneau
Trained as a jeweler and gemologist at GIA, Benoît invites you to discover his passion for gemstones. Fascinated by stones since his childhood, he never ceases to carry you away in his world of colors and unique journeys.
With more than 20 years of experience in jewelry and gemology, as a trader for the most exclusives jewelers at Place Vendôme in Paris and with artisan jewelers between Asia and France, he puts all of his trading experience and expertise at your service
Vision
Gemology was an integral part of Benoît Charbonneau’s education, at the end of 6 years of jewellery studies. After obtaining his graduation and winning several awards in jewellery, the young gemologist first worked as a jeweller in the prestigious workshops of the Place Vendôme in Paris, then for the famous jeweller "Chopard" in St Barths during 6 years. Before its return to France, he spent 6 months at the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) in the United States to perfect his technical expertise in gemology.
After his experience in St Barths with an elite clientele, this jeweller-gemologist settled in France, and several positions in the jewellery business, Benoît Charbonneau's experience, knowledge and personality found an effective way to express itself by specialising in the trade and opening his company GEM SELECTION in 2015 in France.
Your hotels
Because we believe that your gemology experience should be unique and unforgettable, we have personally selected each of your hotels with the utmost care.
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