Throughout much of recorded history, a natural pearl necklace comprised of matched spheres was a treasure of almost incomparable value, in fact the most expensive jewelry in the world. Now we see ...

Necklace, 1900, natural pearl, diamonds, platinum. Albion Art Jewelry Institute This exhibition traces the historical significance of pearls in Parisian society, and how they changed the world of ...

Marie Antoinette's pearl was part of a diamond-studded pendant, and it has important historical significance, which increased its value. But there are several other factors that determine the ...

The latest development in the successful partnership provides students with the rare opportunity to experiment and create new bodies of work using natural gems ...

Pearls, with their lustrous sheen and rich history, have captivated humanity ... in the global fashion industry, with the pearl jewelry market estimated at a staggering $10.49 billion so far ...

Learn more I grew up seeing pearls as a boring type of jewelry for adults. But fashion trends in cycles as generations mature, and right now, pearls are back. "Pearls are very in right now ...

The oldest known pearl jewelry was found in the sarcophagus of ... according to "Natural History" written by Roman naturalist and philosopher Pliny the Elder (23 - 79 A.D.), dissolved a pearl ...