Norwegian Pearls & Pearling Years AgoNorwegian pearls as recorded by Kunz & Stevenson in 1908. Keep in mind that this information is a century old. Check with local laws before attempting pearling in Norway.
In 1751, according to Pontoppidan, Bishop of Bergen, the Norwegian pearl fisheries were placed under the jurisdiction of the diocese of Christiansand. Among the principal pearling regions at that time were the Gon, Narim and Quasim rivers in the Stavanger district or amt; the Undol, Rosseland and other brooks in the Lister and Mandal province; and several streams in the Lister and Mandal province; and several streams in the district of Nadenas.   Queen Maud of Norway Wife of King Haakon VII Daughter of Edward VII of EnglandGiclee Print Buy at AllPosters.com Yhe returns from the Norwegian pearl fisheries gradually decreased. After 1768 the rights were leased, and the revenue there from was paid into the royal treasury. Owing to small returns, this source of revenue received less and less atention, and about a century ago it was altogether neglected, although from time to time choice finds were made. Due to unusually low water in 1841, a number of valuable pearls were found near Jedderen in the province of Christiansand, some selling as high as $300 each; several of these were shown at the London Industrial Exhibition by the diocese of Christiania. Buy natural pearls here. |
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