A great irony of pearl history is that the least expensive cultured pearl product in the market today rivals the quality of the most expensive natural pearls ever found. The price-value anomaly is ...

Pearl jewelry has gained a well-deserved reputation for sophistication and elegance in its many centuries of existence. Pearls, especially certain types and colors, are a status symbol of sorts. The ...

A guide to the different types of pearls and where they come from: Natural versus cultured pearls: The life of the natural pearl begins when a foreign object such as a parasite or piece of shell ...

Pearls are the perfect example of modern jewelry reinvention. They’ve been a feminine go-to for centuries, and the traditional, mid-20th century “Jackie O” pearl strand is trending again — but now ...

Long known as the "Queen of Gems," pearls possess a history and allure far beyond what today's wearer may recognize. Throughout much of recorded history, a natural pearl necklace comprised of matched ...

In their natural form, conch pearls are among the rarest pearls in the world. For more than 25 years, all attempts at culturing pearls from the queen conch have been unsuccessful -- until now. For the ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. According to Greek mythology, pearls are the tears of joy shed ...

We Southern girls love our pearls. Sure, gemstones are awesome with glitz and glamour, but the understated luxury of pearls reeks of class and stature. Women in the South have long treasured that look ...

While the jewelry industry pulls its collective hair out over mined versus man-made diamonds and millennials, it is time to change the conversation and talk about another gem perfectly suited to the ...