Pearls

Discovered near Broome, the world’s largest pearl measures 22.24mm and highlights the region’s rich pearling heritage, showcased in Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm showroom in Dampier Tce, Chinatown.

Lustre: Pearling & Australia is an extensive high-quality exhibition that explores the gritty human story of pearling.  It weaves together intersecting strands of Aboriginal, Asian and European histories to reveal insights into one of Australia’s oldest industries. Broome is synonymous with the pearling industry and many local families have connections and histories. Lustre weaves its stories across the