An endemic fish species in Lake Ohrid, Macedonia — aka Ohridski biseri. It only exists in Lake Ohrid. An emulsion using the secret formula is created from the fish scales and then used to cover the surface in layers of Ohrid pearl which is made from ground shells. The emulsion creates a beautiful and elegant pearl, rich in colour and shine.
More than 80 years later the Ohrid pearl remain as popular as ever. It is a popular and one of a kind tourist souvenir with a great story behind it.
Author: Nikola Tasevski
