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UAE’s pearls were in great demand across the world. In exchange for the favour, they would offer them the pearls they collected. Cartier is one of the most famous examples of a loyal customer of the pearls of the Arabian coastline, with Jacques Cartier making his first journey to the region in 1912 to hunt for the mother of all jewels, which is what the pearl is so often referred to as. Pearl-diving has been on the decline in recent years. Even Vikings had packed them into their belongings on their way to Scandinavia. DEFINITION OF PEARL DIVING Pearl diving means: the act of diving for the precious gems pearls. Diving under water using only traditional tools was no easy task, and only the strongest and most enduring could handle this task. The history of the maritime life of the UAE, and specially Sharjah, including shipbuilding, pearl diving and pearl trade, navigational devices, etc. While pearl diving today remains a reflection of what many consider the historical golden age of the UAE, the traditions that sprang from the abundance of pearls remain ingrained in the local culture to this day. •Pearl Divers would dive for 12-14 hours, before sunrise, and till sunset. Well before the money from the oil boom, the UAE was thriving off of the money made from the pearls. Do you know any interesting facts about pearl diving in the UAE? Image Credit: Hugo Sanchez/Gulf News. The pearling industry, which created a period of wealth for the United Arab Emirates from the late 19th century through the second decade of the 20th century, relied on extensive expertise, from shipbuilding to sailing. However, captains who were not indebted to any financier would sell their pearls to a professional pearl merchant. He donated his collection to pay tribute to all the pearl divers of the country. Although the industry collapsed by the early 1900s, the traces of this historical golden period, are still ingrained in the hearts of the people of the country. They were traded all the way to India, Srilanka, Venice and Scandinavia. Each member of the boat had a specific task, and this helped keep a loose social system that transferred back onto land as well. The Gulf pearl industry began plummeting in the 1920s. 6 FACTS ABOUT PEARL DIVING •Pearls divers would be at sea from mid-May to early September. Pearl diving: UAE's hidden gem. A voracious reader, FA enjoys discovering new things and writing about them. Divers had to tie a small stone to the bottom of their foot to maintain a strong balance while searching for oysters in the seabed. When you don’t find her engrossed in a book, you will find her composing poetry or sipping on her favourite soft drinks! In many unfortunate cases divers drowned or were even attacked by sharks. The popular Dubai Museum displays pearl diving artefacts, featuring a life-size diorama of pearl divers. Stones were polished and dispatched from Mumbai to Europe, Iran, Iraq and Turkey. Old practices such as plugging the nose with turtle shell clips, protecting ears with earwax, maintaining a communal atmosphere and consuming coffee and dates before a dive have been an integral part of pearling. The pearls were traded in many parts of the ancient world. Emirati men were employed as pearl-divers for seasonal or full-time work. Ras Al Khaimah’s Pearl Roundabout 2. There was always a risk of drowning and attacks from one of the more aggressive marine creatures. Eventually, Arab and Indian moneylenders controlled the trade as the chief financiers of the industry. 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