Produced by oysters in oceans or mussels in rivers, pearls have been coveted by humans since the Bronze Age. So much so that it is believed the exploitation of freshwater pearls was a factor in the ...

With Golden South Sea pearls, the gems provide a warm and natural look.” For darker skin tones, golden pearls can also provide a pleasing gold-powered contrast. As Rbibo said, “I liken it to ...

Natural pearls are harder to find ... akoya pearls can only grow about 9 or 10 millimeters in diameter, but South Sea pearls and black Tahitian pearls can reach a diameter of around 15 or 16 ...

In 1969, the sea stone was sold at Sotheby's ... She tapped Cartier to create an intricate two-strand mounting comprising 56 natural pearls, four cultured pearls and eight diamond and ruby ...