Throughout much of recorded history, a natural pearl necklace ... cultured-pearl industry. Kokichi Mikimoto, the son of a noodle maker, had a dream and a hard-working wife, Ume. Together they set ...

Natural versus cultured. Natural pearls are hard to find. They're rare, and this makes them worth more money. But let's rewind for a second. What is a natural pearl, and how are they formed?

We offer cultured varieties of Akoya, South Sea, Golden, Tahitian, and Fijian pearls ... we can begin to set a trend,” Grosz mused. “It is very important to us that our jewelry be relevant ...

Balmain trench coat, headband and belt; Mikimoto M Collection Golden South Sea cultured pearl ... and pavé-set diamonds. Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Lune Galet necklace in 18K ...

Whether a necklace, bracelet, or a set of earrings, pearl jewelry can enhance even the ... Saltwater, damp salt air, and chlorine can also be harmful to cultured pearls, whereas sand is extremely ...

and a necklace can reach over $200,000. So, how are these pearls grown? And what makes them so expensive? More from Retail South Sea pearls are the largest cultured-pearl variety, sometimes ...

Heralded a classic in the world of gemstones, statement pearls have certainly made a comeback over the past year and aren't set to ... Freshwater Cultured Pearls T-bar Collier Necklace £350 ...

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With long, silvery-green leaves, it looks like a set piece for a design magazine. Available in four muted colors, this hand-strung bracelet features tiny cultured pearls and a 14-karat yellow gold ...

When pearls are cultured commercially an irritant is manually inserted into a mollusc to promote the production of mother-of-pearl. Nacre can form naturally around almost any irritant that gets inside ...