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Grown in the warm seas south of Japan, South Sea pearls are large and lustrous. Although these beauties have a softer glow than popular Akoya pearls,…

As the new giant on the pearl market, the finest freshwater cultured pearls can rival even classic favorites. Often cultivated in China, these…

If you imagine the quintessential pearl, you’re probably picturing an Akoya. The first true pearls to be successfully cultivated, they’ve…

Pearls have captivated humanity for thousands of years with their natural perfection and luminous beauty. This comprehensive guide explores…

Pearls have always had an irresistible allure. Their soft glow and unusual development — as gems with biological and aquatic origins — have…

I had a recent phone call with pearl expert Jim Grahl to talk about the esoteric world of natural pearls. A major player in bringing cultured Tahitian…

You’ve probably heard that a pearl forms when a grain of sand lodges itself inside an oyster, and the oyster responds by coating it in beautiful…

Attention all pearl lovers! If you just can’t resist the draw of these spherical gems, you’ll love this course. Dive deep into the world of pearls…

Curious about natural pearls? Hear what pearl expert Jim Grahl has to say about natural pearls and pearl jewelry design, plus his tips for pearl…