Established in July 2012 under the presidency of Maeva Wane, the Economic Interest Group (GIE) Tahiti Pearl Auction (TPA) brings together Tahitian cultured pearl producers with the ambition of structuring and revitalizing the market through international auctions. The GIE aims to promote these events within Polynesian territory.
To this end, GIE Tahiti Pearl Auction has sought logistical support and partnership from the Maison de la Perle to organize this historic first sale.
The official pearl presentation began on Friday, November 16, 2012, at the Maison de la Perle, located at Place Kohu Kino in the Paofai Gardens. Buyers can view the available lots until Tuesday, November 20, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The auction will officially open on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at 8:00 AM, under the presidency of Marine Resources Minister Temauri Foster, in the Hibiscus Room of the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort. The day will conclude with a closing ceremony followed by a dinner.
Over 60 international buyers from Japan, Hong Kong, China, Canada, and Europe, along with local buyers, will participate in this event. For this inaugural auction, nearly 350,000 Tahitian cultured pearls will be offered for sale by GIE Tahiti Pearl Auction.
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