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Pearl Jewelry Essentials: Five Easy Pieces
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Pearl Jewelry Essentials: Five Easy Pieces

September 21, 2015
If you’ve never uttered the word “wardrobe” in the same sentence as “pearls,” now might be a good time to …
  • Famous Gemstones , Pearl

Famous Birthstone: Pearl – La Peregrina

June 01, 2015
Many of us share a timeless attraction to pearls— it’s a deep admiration that extends across cultures and continents. Maybe …
  • Gemstone Buying Guides , Gemstones , Pearl

GIA Holiday Shopping Guide: How to Buy Pearls 101

December 11, 2014
Captivated by pearls? You’re certainly in good company. A favorite of legendary women including Cleopatra and Queen Elizabeth, these beautiful …
  • Gemstones , Pearl

History of Cultured Pearls, Part Two: The South Seas and Tahiti

July 28, 2014
In the past century, pearls have gone from some of the most expensive and rarest objects to jewelry that many …
  • Gemstones , Pearl

History of Cultured Pearls – Part 1

June 30, 2014
Before the development of cultured pearls, only natural pearls were available – and their value was astronomical. “I’m going to have …
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