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?

Pearl jewelry is considered by many to be something of a classic—so much so that at one time, a strand of pearls was the quintessential everyday piece of jewelry for many middle class American women.

Before the creation of cultured pearls in the early 1900s, natural pearls were so rare and expensive that they were reserved almost exclusively for the noble and very rich. A jewelry item that ...

If you’re hoping to find an abalone pearl out in nature, might we encourage you to think again. According to a 2024 paper, ...

It is a cultural motif here rethought by Tiffany & Co, who rethink the distinctive design in capsule high jewellery collection, Bird on a Pearl. Incredibly rare, natural saltwater pearls sourced in ...

Instantly identifiable yet relatively rare, golden South Sea pearls ... With Golden South Sea pearls, the gems provide a warm and natural look.” For darker skin tones, golden pearls can also ...

A new colony of endangered freshwater pearl mussels has been discovered in north Highland. The rare species was uncovered ... work funded by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and managed by Forestry ...

After Salvador’s 2011 death, his widow Christina took over and expanded Assael's design offering to include other treasures from the ocean such as rare natural pearls and coral. and superb ...