Back in the 1960s, two researchers Su-hu in Jiangsu stop the artificial propagation of freshwater pearls experiments.
In 1965, the original discussion of the artificial fish Wuxian Taihu Pearl cultivation success in the late sixties and early seventies in Weitang large-scale implementation.
Since then, Suzhou Wei Tong as the "birthplace of freshwater pearls."
At the same time many people start the application Wei Tong Yang river and creek fish pond mussel pearl and pearl Weitang constitutes "big, light, bright, round" feature, much foreign jewelers pro-gaze, attracted by swarms of buyers is the region.
In November 1984, Wei Tong, Yong along the village investment of $ 1,500, suspension of the original three warehouse renovation and new huts, built China's first pearl trade market.
In 1995 the market was officially named as the original Pearl China Pearl City, by the famous scholar Fei personal title.
1994-1996 three-year trading volume in China arrived in Pearl City, a record high, showing a