Expectations for the success of both industries are high as the island's climate and existing fish farming industries can readily support pearl farming.
養珠的用途一般可分藥用及裝飾兩種。淡水珠因採「無核法」，體積、形狀不定，養珠內無「異物」（用的是貝類細胞）、成分較純，因此適合磨粉入藥或制面霜。海水珠內裹人造珠，真珠層較薄，硬度高、形狀圓，多作裝飾品。