statistics
of the number or vatue of the pearls found, but in a general way India
governs the market. Prices in other sections adjust themĀselves to
Madras and Bombay with such modifications as quality and place would
naturally make.
Mother-of-pearl
shell varies in price from $250.00 to $500.00 per ton for Mexican to
$700.00 to $800.00 per ton for the white shell of Australia and the
South Sea.