CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE
AUTORE MODA sustainably sources all South Sea pearls used in their jewellery from the affiliated AUTORE Group pearl farms, allowing us to have full control over the supply chain, and the opportunity for first selection of pearls from the harvest. Following the harvest at the farms, pearls are transported to the AUTORE headquarters in Sydney, Australia. In spacious viewing rooms flooded with natural light, every single pearl is examined. One by one, the pearls from each harvest pass through expert hands, and are weighed, measured and graded according to the AUTORE Five S’s – Shine, Surface, Shade, Shape and Size™.
All AUTORE Pearl Farms are Certified Sustainable.
OUR PEARLS | OUR PRODUCERS
AUTORE owns and operates 2 companies comprising of 10 South Sea pearl farms, harvesting in excess of 350,000 pearls per annum. Situated on some of the world’s most beautiful coastline and pristine waters, the AUTORE pearl farms dot the crystal-clear waters off Australia and Indonesia, producing some of the world’s finest South Sea pearls. AUTORE has pearl farms in Lombok, Sumbawa and West Java, in addition to sites in Australia off the coast of Broome, WA and Elizabeth Bay, NT.
Autore has a strong focus on sustainability. We are conscious of our planet and have an ongoing commitment to uphold our social and environmental responsibilities. It is paramount to us to ensure that we consider our environmental and social practices & impact across all aspects of the business. As the Pinctada maxima is the only living organism to produce a gem and which requires clean and abundant waters to thrive, the environment is one of AUTORE’s most valuable assets required to produce beautiful and lustrous pearls. AUTORE dedicates an extensive amount of time and resources in understanding the surroundings of the pearl farms in order to minimise the ecological impact, ensuring a balanced, diverse and undisturbed environment.
AUSTRALIAN FARMS
The AUTORE Group's Australian farming operations, Clipper Pearls, is renowned for producing some of the finest and largest South Sea pearls in the world. Located in some of the most pristine waters in Australia, Clipper Pearls operates across 2 farming sites in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
INDONESIAN FARMS
The AUTORE Group's Indonesian farming operations, PT AUTORE Pearl Culture, is renowned for producing some of the finest and largest South Sea pearls in the world. Located in some of the most pristine waters in Indonesia, PT AUTORE operates across 8 farming sites across the island. PT AUTORE is a pioneer in research & development, and is Certified Sustainable as a member of Ecocrest Gold.
the autore five s's
AUTORE’s critically acclaimed pearl classification guide, the AUTORE Five S’s™ was launched in 2007 and continues to play an important role as an educational tool to build confidence for consumers and retailers to buy, sell and wear South Sea pearls.
Rosario Autore developed the South Sea Cultured Pearl Classification Guide which has been recognised by the respected Gubelin Gem Laboratories. The guide considers the quality of a South Sea Pearl based on its Shine, Surface, Shade, Shape and Size, and provides an in-depth explanation to understand pearl classification.
OUR SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES
CONCIOUS FARMING
The Autore Group is MSC Certified Sustainable and is a member of The Pearl Producers Association (PPA). Within Australia, there is a quota system whereby a quota is allocated to each farming entity to ensure the sustainable fishing of wild Pinctada maxima oyster, conscious to guarantee an abundance of shell remaining in the wild.
HATCHERY FOCUSED
The Autore Group has a strong focus on Hatchery grown Pinctada maxima shell to minimise the necessity to fully use our quota for wild fishing. The additional benefit of hatchery produced oysters is that it further promotes an increase of quantities in the wild, due to subsequent spawning which will be a natural result of the added shell in the ocean.
MARINE PROTECTION
The Autore Group Farms are located in remote and beautiful locations where pristine and abundant waters are our biggest asset. The oceans where the farms are located restrict commercial fishing, providing protection of the marine life and prevention of overfishing. The farming Infrastructure we use in the ocean furthermore provides substrates for marine life to grow and thrive, and attracts fish and sea organisms including marine flora, such as seaweed, and marine fauna including invertebrate and vertebrate species.
REEF REGENERATION
Prior to The Autore Farms residing in these pristine waters, the areas of some of our farms were exposed to and destroyed by illegal fish bombing practices (dynamite fishing). Since moving to these areas, we have continuously invested and put our resources towards rebuilding the reefs which have been destroyed, propagating corals, and other organisms, which in turn increases fish and sea life.
REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT
The Autore Group provides employment in regional areas where employment isn’t readily available, and providing additional employment opportunities for the indigenous communities.
EDUCATION
In 2014, AUTORE commenced a collaboration with JARI at the pearl farm in Lombok, Indonesia to raise awareness in the community about the importance of the environmental preservation. The program, which continues to persevere today, aims to increase the level of knowledge and understanding of pearl farming and marine conservation among local primary school students. The initiative strives to communicate the importance of sustaining the marine environment for future generations while providing jobs, education and health care support to the local communities.
COMPANY PRACTICES
The importance of employee respect and treatment is one of the company’s proudest attributes. AUTORE continually maintains high standards of employee health and safety throughout all platforms of the operations. AUTORE proudly acknowledges the importance of maintaining a social, ethical and environmental responsibility across all practices within the company.
CONCIOUS FARMING
The Autore Group is MSC Certified Sustainable and is a member of The Pearl Producers Association (PPA). Within Australia, there is a quota system whereby a quota is allocated to each farming entity to ensure the sustainable fishing of wild Pinctada maxima oyster, conscious to guarantee an abundance of shell remaining in the wild.
HATCHERY FOCUSED
The Autore Group has a strong focus on Hatchery grown Pinctada maxima shell to minimise the necessity to fully use our quota for wild fishing. The additional benefit of hatchery produced oysters is that it further promotes an increase of quantities in the wild, due to subsequent spawning which will be a natural result of the added shell in the ocean.
MARINE PROTECTION
The Autore Group Farms are located in remote and beautiful locations where pristine and abundant waters are our biggest asset. The oceans where the farms are located restrict commercial fishing, providing protection of the marine life and prevention of overfishing. The farming Infrastructure we use in the ocean furthermore provides substrates for marine life to grow and thrive, and attracts fish and sea organisms including marine flora, such as seaweed, and marine fauna including invertebrate and vertebrate species.
REEF REGENERATION
Prior to The Autore Farms residing in these pristine waters, the areas of some of our farms were exposed to and destroyed by illegal fish bombing practices (dynamite fishing). Since moving to these areas, we have continuously invested and put our resources towards rebuilding the reefs which have been destroyed, propagating corals, and other organisms, which in turn increases fish and sea life.
REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT
The Autore Group provides employment in regional areas where employment isn’t readily available, and providing additional employment opportunities for the indigenous communities.
EDUCATION
In 2014, AUTORE commenced a collaboration with JARI at the pearl farm in Lombok, Indonesia to raise awareness in the community about the importance of the environmental preservation. The program, which continues to persevere today, aims to increase the level of knowledge and understanding of pearl farming and marine conservation among local primary school students. The initiative strives to communicate the importance of sustaining the marine environment for future generations while providing jobs, education and health care support to the local communities.
COMPANY PRACTICES
The importance of employee respect and treatment is one of the company’s proudest attributes. AUTORE continually maintains high standards of employee health and safety throughout all platforms of the operations. AUTORE proudly acknowledges the importance of maintaining a social, ethical and environmental responsibility across all practices within the company.
THE AUTORE GROUP
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