Deep Sea divers who risk themselves with hardly the special equipment to hunt for these oysters below the surface in the islands of Boracay, Philippines just to feed their families. These lustrous set of pearls are not freshwater, cultured or any other kinds of pearls. The pure white color, natural shapes and size create such a silky feel to the skin when worn for those special occasions. My Mom traveled in the early 90''s in search for the best quality for my 18th birthday. So, i have learned to appreciate them throughout the years, while working for the finest Jewelry Stores and was able to enjoy the compliments from many customers, especially on my wedding day. Thanks for your interest in advance and let me know if you fancy them, as well.