Pearl of Vava’u is a unique aquaculure and jewelry handicraft ​business based in the pristine waters of Vava’u, Tonga. We ​specialize in cultivating exquisite Mabe pearl’s over a paient 4 to 5 ​year period, which we then craft into stunning jewelry and other ​products. As trailblazers in our industry, we prioritize sustainbility by ​employing reusable and biodegradable cages for farming and ​locally sourced materials like “tapa” cloth (mulberry tree bark cloth) ​for​ packaging.

Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change in our community ​driven by a threefold commitment: firstly we aim to create abundant ​job opportunities for women and youth, nurturing their growth and ​potential, second, we strive to eliminate littering, fostering a cleaner, ​healthier environment for all and finally, we are dedicated to the ​restoration of coral reefs in our coastal area addressing the ​environment issues caused by pearl farming practices ensuring the ​vitality of our oceans.

Our mission is to promote sustainability and prosperity by ​revolutionizing pearl farming practices through the use of ​biodegradable materials providing employment opportunities and ​nurturing a healthy environment ensuring that our community ​thrives and enjoys a better quality of life.

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World Bank Group

i have been to see her farm on the island .. ​Faiana is a wonderful woman and awesome ​to talk to! first woman and youngest pearl ​farmer in her area!!

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Sandra Shank Da Ponte

the youngest pearl farmer from Vava'u ​Tonga, Fai'ana Fukofuka. Fai’ana is a ​successful #mabѐ #pearl farmer and artisan ​who gained an interest in pearl farming ​through her love for sea jewellery.

Fai’ana started her own pearl farm in ​November 2018 with the help of the Ministry ​of Fisheries - Tonga and #USC #TAR ​researchers. She attended her first ​handicraft workshop at the Vava’u Pearl ​Centre in February 2019, and in 2020, ​seeded 30 oysters which she will harvest this ​June.

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Tropial Aqua Culture Research