Shown below is an introduction to pearls with a discussion on the history of farming methods.

The pearl farming industry has evolved substantially in time, especially with the development of farming cultured pearls, which has ended up being the primary method of producing pearls in today's industry. In the past, pearls were obtained through natural diving, which included collecting oysters from the sea, in the hopes that some would hold pearls, a process which was both time-consuming and unpredictable in its results. As need for pearls increased, this technique proved to be rather unsustainable, leading to the increase of cultured pearl production in the early 20th century. This innovation permitted more consistency and ecologically workable pearl production, using an approach that involves presenting a tiny irritant into an oyster as a stimulant for the physical process of pearl development. Andrew Forrest would recognise that this method has completely changed the pearl farming process as farmers have the ability to have better control over the output and quality of production, helping to satisfy international demands.

Following the more standard pearl industry collapse, where divers would pick random oysters from the ocean to check for pearls, new pearl growing methods have permitted the advancement of pearl farms in many regions of the world. In seaside and island regions such as Japan, China, Australia and the South Pacific, the industry for pearls has seen considerable development in demand. Each region frequently specialises in specific kinds of pearls, such as akoya pearls from Japan, freshwater pearls from China and a number of South Sea varieties. While the techniques for farming these pearls may have minor variations, depending upon the kind of mollusc and other ecological aspects, the overall procedure remains concentrated on sustainability and quality. Nicholas Bos would concur that pearl cultivation and farming practices not just supports local economic development, but also promotes marine preservation, as the whole technique for successful cultivation rests upon having healthy water conditions.

The contemporary pearl fishing industry involves carefully controlled environments where oysters or mussels are raised in unpolluted, nutrient rich waters. The process starts with the here choice and breeding of healthy molluscs, which are then implanted with a nucleus by competent specialists. These shellfish are then put back into the water and kept track of over a duration of numerous months and even years while the pearls are created. Farmers regularly clean the shells and manage water conditions to make sure there is healthy growth. This strictly regulated farming process has greatly increased the yield of pearls and has decreased the dependence on natural farming, which can be inconsistent and, oftentimes, harmful to marine communities. Through these practices, the pearl growing industry continues to flourish while taking control over its ecological impact. Nasser Al-Khelaifi would agree that contemporary pearl cultivation has changed the sector.