But what is it that makes pearls so expensive? Marie Antoinette's pearl was part of a diamond-studded pendant, and it has important historical significance, which increased its value. But there ...

Meline: A pearl is one of the most complex gems to assess the value of. One factor is whether it's natural or cultured. Natural pearls are harder to find, making them worth more money. The vast ...

Besides round golden white loose cultured pearls, there’s a strand of well-matched round whites and a strand of oval pastel colors. The qualities that determine the overall value of a natural or ...

Its best freshwater pearls fueled a ready market overseas, purchased by people who, unlike the then less sophisticated frontier Americans, knew the rarity and value of large, round, lustrous pearls.

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 ...

The unknowable value and fluctuating status of the pearl enabled it to emblemise the differing depictions of female identity in the early modern court”. Mya Downing explores the symbolism of pearls in ...

As we witness their continued rise in popularity and value, pearls remain not just a testament to past luxuries but a beacon ...

Learn the product knowledge and grading skills to effectively buy inventory and build confidence when buying and selling akoya, South Sea, Tahitian and freshwater pearls. You will be taught GIA’s 7 ...