Pearl Grading Class
Touch, feel and sort a selection of our beautiful harvest as we guide you through the specialised skill of pearl grading.
Immerse yourself in our beautiful Broome Boutique and stunning selection of loose pearls and pearl jewellery. You can discover the story of Australia’s Pearling Pioneers following the journey with our 10-meter timeline and see “The Australian Pearl”; believed to be the world’s largest fine quality round pearl at 22.24mm.
Not suitable for children.
At a glance
What you'll experience
- Hands On With Pearls
- Pearling History & Expert Guides
Itinerary
Arrival (10 minutes prior to tour)
Step into the Cygnet Bay Broome Boutique and take a moment to soak in one of Australia's most stunning collections of loose pearls and fine pearl jewellery. Your host will welcome you and introduce the session.
The Story of Australian Pearling
Follow the journey of Australia's pearling pioneers with a presentation by our team of pearl experts, tracing the rich and fascinating history of the industry from its earliest days, the story of the Brown family, right through to today's world-class farms on both sides of Australia.
Pearl Grading Class
The centrepiece of the experience. Get hands-on with a selection of our Cygnet Bay (WA) and Broken Bay (NSW harvested Australian South Sea and Akoya pearls as your expert guide walks you through the specialised art of pearl grading, touching, feeling and sorting pearls by size, shape, lustre, surface quality and colour.
Browse & Explore
As the session wraps up, take a final moment to browse the boutique collection, the perfect opportunity to find a pearl piece to take home as a lasting memento.
What's included & what to bring
What's included
- Hands-on grading of loose pearls
- Expert guided instruction from Cygnet Bay's knowledgeable pearl specialists
- Access to the Broome Boutique showroom and its stunning pearl jewellery collection
- A journey through the 10-metre pearling history timeline
- The chance to see "The Australian Pearl" — believed to be the world's largest fine quality round pearl at 22.24mm
What to bring
- Your camera or phone for photos
Where you'll meet
Broome Showroom - Broome WA Get directions
Reviews
Our host Di was a fantastic presenter of so much information of this great family enterprise thank you so much
The Cygnet Bay show room in Broome is an excellent place to visit. Very friendly staff with excellent knowledge of pearls and of Broome itself.. Steve made us feel so welcome. Highly recommend. Beautiful displays of Magnificent pearls and pearl jewellery.
My husband and I had a wonderful experience learning about the history of pearl farming in Broome and its surrounds. Di and Stephen were incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, and their passion truly shone through. They helped us choose beautiful matching pearls to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and also assisted us with selecting home décor pieces. Their guidance was invaluable and very much appreciated. We can’t wait to return with our friends in the future. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
From $50.00 / adult
Make it a stay
Stay at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
Your tour departs from Broome — extend your Kimberley adventure with a stay at Australia's oldest pearl farm on the Dampier Peninsula. Choose from safari tents, eco tents, camping and more.
Pair this tour with
Pearl Harvest
Pairs well
Treasures of Broome
Recommended with
One Day Dampier Peninsula Adventure
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