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 ...

Feb. 12 -- Lately, pearl jewelry is becoming a hot fashion accessory, with pearl-sporting stars like actress Sarah Jessica Parker contributing to the sizzle. But if you buy a string of cultured pearls ...

The beauty and magic of pearls have been a source of fascination and desire since their discovery in ancient times. Viewed as magic charms, symbols of purity and love, or sources of wisdom and power, ...

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 ...

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 ...