When is a single pearl worth millions? First, it has to be natural. Natural pearls are the exceedingly rare and basically extinct species that yield prices in the millions at auction. In 2011 a ...

Society’s love for exquisite, rare, and luminous pearls and gemstones has persisted since the beginning of civilization. Whether referencing diamonds, pearls, sapphires, or emeralds, humans have ...

Though Koji Kawamoto lectures throughout the world about the origins and different types of pearls, an impressive selection of his extraordinary creations can always be seen at Karats Vail. He will be ...

Long known as the "Queen of Gems," pearls possess a history and allure far beyond what today's wearer may recognize. Throughout much of recorded history, a natural pearl necklace comprised of matched ...

A necklace of cultured pearls given to Marilyn Monroe by Joe DiMaggio in 1954. A group of magnificent tiaras worn by European nobility, including the Rosebery Tiara, a Victorian headpiece set with 13 ...

When is a single pearl worth millions? First, it has to be natural. Natural pearls are the exceedingly rare and basically extinct species that yield prices in the millions at auction. In 2011 a ...

Jean Ghika, Head of Jewelry in the UK and Europe of Bonhams, which sells more jewelry than any other auction house, notes: “Pearls were once seen as a bit dated – perhaps the preserve of an older ...

Pearls are beautiful, shiny gems found inside certain types of shellfish. They are formed when a tiny particle enters the shell. The mollusc covers it with layers of a substance called nacre. Over ...