PEARL TRADE HUB

Pearl Industry United

Members get standards, sourcing guides, events, and policy notes that keep trade clear and steady.

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TOPIC CHANNELS

Topics That Matter

Check size, shine, shape, and seller notes before you order.

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GUIDE

Buying Pearls

Check size, shine, shape, and seller notes before you order.

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GUIDE

Grading Basics

Learn the plain terms used in labs, farms, and trade desks.

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TRENDS

Trade News

Read policy updates, port news, and market shifts from members.

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TIPS

Event Calendar

Find meetups, talks, and fair dates for the next quarter.

member firms and trade partners

420+

member firms and trade partners

of pearl trade support

18 years

of pearl trade support

countries in our network

32

countries in our network

The Map

Community

Customer notes

Verified

Pearl Alliance gives our team clear grade notes and good contacts fast.

M

Mara Chen

Export Manager, Blue Reef Pearls

Verified

The sourcing guides save time when we compare farms and suppliers.

O

Omar Singh

Buying Lead, Luna Jewel Co.

Verified

We joined for the policy briefings and stayed for the member network.

N

Nadia Al-Farouq

Founder, South Sea Studio

SPOTLIGHT

People, Places, And Pearls

Meet growers, graders, and buyers in one room for talks and trade notes.

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SPOTLIGHT

Member Summit 2025

Meet growers, graders, and buyers in one room for talks and trade notes.

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02GUIDE

01 Sourcing Guide

How to compare farms, grades, and terms.

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03BRIEF

02 Policy Brief

What recent trade rules mean for members.

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WIDE FEATURE

Sea Pearl Origin Notes

Field notes from farms in the South China Sea.

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05TIPS

Buyer Checklist

Ten checks before you place a pearl order.

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06STANDARDS

Lab Grading Notes

Read the marks used in size, sheen, and finish.

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07TRADE

Export Route Map

See common shipping lanes and port stops.

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08LEARN

Educator Toolkit

Slides and notes for classrooms and club talks.

Questions

Pearl Alliance FAQs

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01Who is Pearl Alliance for?+

Pearl growers, exporters, wholesalers, jewelers, graders, and educators who want clear trade links and shared standards.

02What does membership include?+

Members get sourcing guides, event access, policy updates, and a network of buyers, sellers, and teachers.

03Do you set trade standards?+

We share plain notes on grading terms, care steps, and supply checks that members can use in daily work right away.

04Can buyers use the site?+

Yes. Buyers can read supplier notes, compare regions, and follow market updates before they place orders.

05How often are events held?+

We host talks, meetups, and briefings through the year, with dates posted in the member area and newsletter.

06How do I contact the team?+

Email [email protected] or use the contact form for membership, media, and event questions any time.

Get Trade Notes

Get one short email with event dates, policy news, sourcing guides, and member stories from the pearl trade.