Hyderabad is often referred to as the City of Pearls for its wide variety and high quality of pearls. Pathergatti and Laad Bazaar are historical locations for purchasing pearls and are crowded with hundreds of stores that offer both singular pearls and pearl jewellery. They offer a variety of pearls such as Tahitian, Freshwater and South Sea Pearls. Patthergatti road is located right next to Charminar, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hyderabad. Laad Bazaar is an integral part of any Hyderabad city tour and is famous for its pearl shops and glassware, and lacquer.