Aroe.—Pearls usually good orient; many of irregular shape.
Shells are of medium size, black-edge and iridescent.
Auckland.—Pearls white, but not remarkable for luster.
Shells, medium size, black-edge m. of p.
Australia.—Pearls of Australia generally are of good color, but not as lustrous as those of other sections.
Shells usually large and heavy and the nacre is white.
Bandas.—Pearls good.
Shells are small but heavy and good; black to greenish edge nacre.
Ceylon.—Pearls average finest in the world for orient and color.
Shells, small and valueless for m. of p.