Enjoy a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience of harvesting your own Australian South Sea Pearl straight from a Pinctada maxima oyster.

* Harvest Your Own Pearl is a private interactive experience for 1 person, while 1 spectator is also able to share the experience with the guest on the day. *

The pearls are produced at our Willie Creek Pearl Farm in Broome and brought to Perth for this exclusive experience. The value of the pearl inside remains unknown until the breathtaking moment the oyster is opened and if the pearl is valued between $500 and $3,000, it is yours to keep!*

Overlooking the breathtaking views of the Swan River from our harvest room, you and your guest are treated to Margaret River sparkling wine and the rare delicacy of pearl meat. Learn how and why the finest pearls in the world grow in Western Australia. We’ll take you on a journey of discovery from the history of pearling to the intricate practices of modern Western Australian pearl farming.

You’ll then be invited to harvest your very own pearl,* straight from its oyster. Due to the nature of pearl farming, the value of the pearl inside remains unknown until the breath-taking moment its oyster is opened and the pearl is harvested. If the harvested pearl is valued between $500 and $3,000, it is yours to keep! After the pearl has been harvested, you’ll be taken through the grading process and given the opportunity to have your pearl made into a stunning piece of jewellery.

Tour Includes:

1. Pearl Discovery Presentation

Get a behind-the-scenes look into the process of modern pearl farming as they view a Pinctada maxima oyster brought directly from Willie Creek Pearl Farm in Broome for this exclusive group experience. Discover how the anatomy of this fascinating creature combines with the natural elements of the Kimberley landscape to create a stunning natural gem.

2. An Exciting Live Pearl Harvest

Experience the breathtaking moment as you harvest your very own pearl, straight from its oyster. The value of the pearl inside remains unknown until the moment the oyster is opened. If the pearl is valued between $500 and $3,000, it is yours to keep*, or to exchange for a gift card of equal value to put towards jewellery and retail products in our showrooms. If the pearl is valued at under $500 you receive a $500 jewellery gift card. If the pearl is worth over $3,000, you will receive a $3,000 jewellery gift card.

3. Pearl Valuation and Selection

After the pearl has been harvested, you will be taken through the grading process and explore the five key virtues that influence its value. These virtues and how we use them to evaluate pearls will be explained.

4. A Rare Delicacy - Pearl Meat & Sparkling Wine

A rare and expensive delicacy, pearl meat comes from the pearl producing Pinctada maxima oyster used at Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Enjoy a complimentary taste as part of your tour experience and a glass of Margaret River sparkling wine. 5. Guided Introduction To Our Showroom Marvel our stunning range of pearl jewellery, featuring our sustainably produced Australian South Sea Pearls, as well as many different types of pearls sourced from all over the world. You will also have the opportunity to turn the pearl you harvested into a stunning piece of jewellery.

Tour times:

10.30am & 2.00pm on select days - see our calendar for availability

NOTE: Harvest Your Own Pearl is a private interactive experience for 1 person, while 1 spectator is also able to share the experience with the guest on the day.

* The Terms and Conditions in place as part of the Harvest Your Own Pearl experience enables Willie Creek Pearls to offer this unique opportunity to the general public. Customers who partake in Willie Creek Pearls’ Harvest Your Own Pearl experience are bound by the Terms and Conditions outlined below. As part of the Harvest Your Own Pearl experience, guests are given an opportunity to harvest their own Australian South Sea Pearl straight from a Pinctada maxima oyster. Due to the unpredictable nature of pearl farming, the value of the pearl cannot be known until the breathtaking moment when the oyster is opened. Upon valuation of the pearl, customers are bound by the following conditions:

If the pearl is valued between $500 and $3,000 AUD, it is yours to keep, or to exchange for a gift card of equal value, to put towards jewellery purchases in Willie Creek Pearls’ showrooms. If the pearl is valued at over $3,000 AUD, Willie Creek Pearls will retain the pearl and you will receive a $3,000 AUD jewellery gift card. If the pearl is valued at under $500 AUD or deemed not of merchantable quality, Willie Creek Pearls will retain the pearl and you will receive a $500 AUD jewellery gift card. If a Keshi pearl is harvested, Willie Creek Pearls will retain the pearl and you will receive a gift card per the conditions outlined above. Willie Creek Pearls reserves the right to retain pearls harvested during the Harvest Your Own Pearl experience. There is a maximum of two attendees per oyster. The oyster harvested is pre-selected in Broome. This experience is not redeemable for cash.