Until the early 1900s, pearls were discovered only by chance in oysters, making any pearl exceedingly rare and valuable, typically reserved for royalty and nobility. Today, most pearls are cultured, ...

“Pearls are nature’s perfect gem, natural, renewable, sustainable and growing them enhances the ocean environment," says Marty Hurwitz, MVEye. For too long, pearl jewelry has been an afterthought for ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. While the jewelry industry pulls its collective hair out ...

Pearl lovers will not want to miss Koji Kawamoto and his vast collection of extraordinary creations. This jewelry artist lectures throughout the world about the origins and different types of pearls ...

Meline: A pearl is one of the most complex gems to assess the value of. One factor is whether it's natural or cultured. Natural pearls are harder to find, making them worth more money. The vast ...

Pearls are chic, classy, and usually paired with elegant outfits or bridal gowns. But did you know that you can actually ...

Nov. 28 -- Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but thousands of women still lust for the timeless elegance and glamour of pearls. But can you tell a top-of-the-line strand from a second-rate — or a ...

It’s no secret pearls are having a moment. No longer for the “ladies who lunch” set, they are no worn by literally everyone for every occasion from supermodel Gigi Hadid pounding the pavement in NYC ...