Q Life Magazine Q Magazine (US) May 2016 | Page 45
Qatari Lifestyle: Merging Tradition with Modernity |
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| Cultured Pearls. Underwater Diving
Pearl diving was also a flourishing industry in
the United States. Much like Qataris, divers
in the Tennessee River gathered freshwater
mussels in the hopes of finding pearls, which
were sold throughout the Americas and
Europe. And, much like in Qatar, the U.S.
pearl industry has declined significantly
in recent years. Almost all pearls from the
United States are now man-made, though
there are still some active pearl divers in the
Tennessee River.
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