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Margarita's Natural Pearls Return To Prominence On Island
In Margarita Island, Porlamar shopkeeper Rafael Avila dominates the pearl trade as natural pearls rebound after Japan’s cultured varieties. Harvests this year may reach 400000 dollars with American buyers driving demand for small pearls used in pins and jewelry. Each boat yielded 600 to 800 carats monthly amid license governed dives and two harvesting methods.
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Rafael Avila
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