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Paspaley – The Most Beautiful Pearls In The World
www.paspaley.com
After the Second World War, the mother-of-pearl shell industry boomed as unprecedented demand ensured record prices right through to the mid 1950s. Then however, the invention of the plastic button changed forever the destiny of the pearling industry. Virtually overnight the industry was decimated as the market for mother-of-pearl shell vanished and fleets of pearling luggers were abandoned and left to rot on beaches along the coastline.
While most of the pearling industry was left, literally, high and dry, Nicholas Paspaley had a vision for a new future. Having witnessed the success of the Japanese in culturing Akoya pearls in Japan, Nicholas Paspaley dreamed of bringing the same technology to the South Seas. He dreamed of using the giant Pinctada maxima oyster to culture pearls of a quality and beauty to match the natural pearls that by then were virtually extinct.
That was the beginning of the journey that would take the Paspaley name to the top of the pearling industry. Over the next half century and through a long and often disappointing process of trial and error, Nicholas Paspaley's vision became reality with Paspaley emerging as the world's leading producer of quality South Sea cultured pearls.
As a pioneer in a harsh and unforgiving industry, Nicholas Paspaley Senior lived – and died – on the cusp of a revolution in the pearling industry.
Ironically, he died in 1984 on the very day he returned home with the finest crop of South Sea cultured pearls of his life.
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Gecko Gallery – Specialising in Aboriginal Fine Art
www.geckogallery.com.au
Gecko Gallery is situated in Short Street at the heart of Chinatown in Broome, North-Western Australia. Our programme features exhibitions of Indigenous fine art from the Kimberley Region, Central and Western Deserts, Tiwi Islands and Arnhemland. Gecko Gallery works closely with recognised art centres and we proudly support local and regional emerging artists representative of a broad range of contemporary art and fine craft including; paintings, original prints, fine art glass, objects and fibre craft.
It is with pride that we support selected art centres through the exhibition and promotion of their artist's work and assist in areas of professional development.
The gallery is owned by Belinda Cornish who, with many years of experience offers accessible and professional advice on your investment across all areas of Australian art.
Gecko Gallery – Broome
9 Short Street
Broome WA 6725
Australia
Tel: +61 8 9192 8909
Tel: +61 (0) 417 951 373
Fax: +61 8 9192 8910
Email: art@geckogallery.com.au
To experience the beauty of Paspaley South Sea pearls for yourself, we invite you to visit the Pinctada Spa Boutique which has a selection of pearl jewellery available. For a wider range, a visit to the Paspaley boutique is a must. Here, the retail team shares an in-depth knowledge and passion for pearls and will be pleased to introduce you to the beauty of these precious gifts from nature.
Paspaley – Broome
2 Short Street
Broome WA 6725
Australia
Tel: 1300 888 080
Tel: +61 8 9192 2203
Fax: +61 8 9192 1274
Email: broome@paspaley.com.au
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