The Persians called them “children of light” and believed they were the tears of the gods. The Chinese thought that the moon gave them their power to glow. Pearls… timeless, classic, precious gifts from the sea.

Lombok is famous for its pearls and the island attracts buyers from all over the world to purchase pearls harvested in our clean oceans.

While visitors to Lombok will find plenty of sellers on the beaches hawking cheap, low grade pearls from China; authentic South Sea pearls are a different matter entirely.

We are fortunate to have one of the world leaders in pearl production and pearl jewellery design – Autore Pearls – based in Lombok.

Founded in 1991, and renowned for quality, innovation and style, Autore is one of the largest South Sea pearl companies in the world and has won multiple awards for innovation and leadership in the pearl industry.

Whether you are seeking a special piece of timeless jewellery or are an astute buyer, the best place to purchase your pearls in Lombok is at the Autore Pearl Farm.

Located in Teluk Nara on Lombok’s west coast (just 30 minute’s drive from Senggigi or a short boat ride from the Gili Islands), Autore Pearl Farm showcases the best of the locally harvested pearls from around Indonesia.

The lovely showroom is perched over the waters of the bay on its own wooden pier with dramatic views of the Rinjani mountain range on the mainland, and to the east, over the buoys of the pearl farm to the three Gili Islands, just minutes away.

Inside the showroom is a treasure trove of beautiful pearl jewellery – ranging from classical pieces to the latest contemporary designs.

All of the pearls, with the exception of the Tahitian Black Pearls, are farmed at Autore pearl farms in either Lombok or Java, and the stunning designs are created in-house by Autore and manufactured in Australia, Italy and Thailand.

Jewellery on display ranges from classic pearl necklaces to stylish designs using yellow, rose and white gold and incorporating diamonds, sapphires and rubies.

Particularly beautiful are the elegant drop earrings featuring square cut sapphires and flawless round pearls, and stunning pearl cocktail rings flanked by diamonds, emeralds and rubies.

At the other end of the scale are ultra-modern and wearable pieces that combine pearls with rubber, leather, anodized metals and bold colours to create on-trend fashion statements.

Contemporary pieces mix pearls with semi-precious gemstones such as amethyst, citrine, and peridot – bringing a modern edge to those looking for less formal jewellery.

All jewellery in the showroom has been graded and certified and shoppers have the comfort of knowing their purchases are genuine. All items come with a detailed certificate of authenticity (except for some of the cheaper items).

Visitors can also book a Pearl Farm Tour, which is a fascinating way to discover how the pearls are farmed and harvested, and gives a special insight into why these gems are so unique and highly-prized.

The Autore Pearl Farm showroom is open daily from 9am to 5pm and visitors are always welcome. Private viewings are also available by appointment.