Are you curious about freshwater vs saltwater pearls? Those shiny gems from the sea that shine so beautifully? Well, there are two special kinds: freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls. Think about ...

GIA is a trusted authority known for its rigorous, objective analysis of both natural and cultured pearls. Learn about how ...

The business’s name, Mythos, recalls antiquity, but the jeweler specializing in black Tahitian and South Sea Pearls carries the very latest in gem designs. “When I decided what I was going to do for a ...

The Black Pearls of Fifth Avenue sounds like a racy romance novel, but the $5,093,000 this necklace just brought at auction is no fiction. Christie's New York auction house is hosting a sale all day ...

Pearls are the perfect example of modern jewelry reinvention. They’ve been a feminine go-to for centuries, and the traditional, mid-20th century “Jackie O” pearl strand is trending again — but now ...

Unlike other gems, the beauty of a pearl shines naturally without any cutting or polishing "Last thing on, first thing off," says Stephen Francis, retail regional manager of Paspaley Pearls Pty Ltd, ...

On December 7 Rago Auctions will place the largest known near-round natural white saltwater pearl on the block. Set onto a 19th-century oval brooch, the 16.5-millimeter pearl is framed by 16 ...

Whether it’s mined or manufactured, we’ve used jewelry to adorn ourselves throughout the millennia... but there’s only one gemstone that comes from a living creature. This week, we’re diving into the ...