Pearl Jewelry

Pearl Shapes, Pearl Sizes and Pearl Grades

Pearl Shapes, Pearl Sizes and Pearl Grades

In general, the larger and rounder the pearl, the more valuable—with the exception of some larger and unusual baroque pearls.  Some colors are rarer than others, too, such as true peacock and...

Pearl Shapes, Pearl Sizes and Pearl Grades

In general, the larger and rounder the pearl, the more valuable—with the exception of some larger and unusual baroque pearls.  Some colors are rarer than others, too, such as true peacock and...

Pearl Colors

Pearl Colors

  Pearl Color The desirability of different pearl colors rests in the eye of the beholder.  The most popular color is white or white with slight overtones.  Pearls that are...

Pearl Colors

  Pearl Color The desirability of different pearl colors rests in the eye of the beholder.  The most popular color is white or white with slight overtones.  Pearls that are...

What Are Cultured Pearls? Are Cultured Pearls Real Pearls?

What Are Cultured Pearls? Are Cultured Pearls R...

  Cultured Pearls vs. Freshwater Pearls: What's the Difference? Throughout history, pearls have been treasured in practically every civilization imaginable. One of the reasons why pearls are adored and coveted...

What Are Cultured Pearls? Are Cultured Pearls R...

  Cultured Pearls vs. Freshwater Pearls: What's the Difference? Throughout history, pearls have been treasured in practically every civilization imaginable. One of the reasons why pearls are adored and coveted...

Natural Pearls

Natural Pearls

While natural pearls were found around the world in the past, their desirability and value lead to over harvesting, to the point that shellfish stocks were depleted. Today, finding a...

Natural Pearls

While natural pearls were found around the world in the past, their desirability and value lead to over harvesting, to the point that shellfish stocks were depleted. Today, finding a...

Types of Pearls - Natural Pearls vs Cultured Pearls

Types of Pearls - Natural Pearls vs Cultured Pe...

 NATURAL PEARLS VS. CULTURED PEARLS Natural Pearls Natural pearls form in the bodies, or mantle tissue, of certain mollusks, usually around a microscopic irritant, and always without human help of...

Types of Pearls - Natural Pearls vs Cultured Pe...

 NATURAL PEARLS VS. CULTURED PEARLS Natural Pearls Natural pearls form in the bodies, or mantle tissue, of certain mollusks, usually around a microscopic irritant, and always without human help of...

How Are Pearls Made? What Are Pearls Made Of? How Are Cultured Pearls Made?

How Are Pearls Made? What Are Pearls Made Of? H...

How are pearls made? Natural pearls form in the bodies, or mantle tissue, of certain mollusks, usually around a microscopic irritant, and always without human help of any kind. The...

How Are Pearls Made? What Are Pearls Made Of? H...

How are pearls made? Natural pearls form in the bodies, or mantle tissue, of certain mollusks, usually around a microscopic irritant, and always without human help of any kind. The...