jewelry

While oysters and mussels produce nacreous pearls, clams of the Tridacna genus yield pearls of a different nature. With their entrancing flame…

A fine pearl has a beauty akin to moonlight or mist, an ephemeral quality that seems impossible for a solid object to hold. Civilizations value these…

For thousands of years, the pearl has symbolized grace and luxury. It’s been virtually de rigueur in royal jewelry and portraits and popularly…

Next time you’re out for steamed clams in New England, keep your eye out for a purple pearl. These clams can create a natural quahog pearl with…

A melo pearl — with orange color and silky flames that dance across its surface — has a unique look that will get you noticed. Before you start…

Appraising a conch pearl isn’t simple. If you’re considering a conch pearl buying trip to the Caribbean, learn about the quality…

For this lesson, please read our gem listing Calcareous Concretions Value, Price, and Jewelry Information and then return here and mark this lesson…

For this lesson, please read our gem listing Freshwater Pearls Value, Price, and Jewelry Information and then return here and mark this lesson…

For this lesson, please read our gem listing Saltwater Pearls Value, Price, and Jewelry Information and then return here and mark this lesson complete.…