Q: My wife loves pearls, and I like to buy them for her. How do I know that I’m getting my money’s worth? A: It can be tricky. There’s no industrywide standard pearl grading system. The Gemological ...

In this handbook on purchasing pearls, gemologist Newman defies any hope of elegant prose and dives right in. Her first chapter begins, "The following factors can affect the price of pearls: Luster, ...

It’s a great time to buy real pearls and there’s no reason to buy fakes. Pearls are more affordable than ever because of the recent revolution in Chinese freshwater pearl farming. “Today” contributor ...

For centuries, pearls have symbolised grace, purity, and timeless luxury. Whether worn by royalty or passed down as precious heirlooms, pearls continue to hold a special place in jewellery design and ...

According to accessory company Girl With Pearl, pearls are back in fashion — and in a big way. The online company, which showcases the latest in pearl jewelry, handbags and fashion accessories, is ...

Pearl buyer J.R. Sink went up and down the White and Black rivers in the 1920s and ’30s, swapping cash for fresh-water pearls. Those who visit Pearls Unique in Newport can buy some of those very ...

A great irony of pearl history is that the least expensive cultured pearl product in the market today rivals the quality of the most expensive natural pearls ever found. The price-value anomaly is ...

Pearl buyer J.R. Sink went up and down the White and Black rivers in the 1920s and ’30s, swapping cash for fresh-water pearls. Those who visit Pearls Unique in Newport can buy some of those very ...