Authors Michael S. Krzemnicki and Laurent E. Cartier concluded the so-called pearl, among others they observed, was "fake" and "unambiguously" a bead "cut and polished from Tridacna shell." ...

Long known as the "Queen of Gems," pearls possess a history and allure ... Whereas Nishikawa nucleated with silver and gold beads, Mikimoto experimented with everything from glass to lead to ...

After building an impressive collection of singles, including the viral Beside You and Like I Need U, singer-songwriter Keshi has finally released his much-anticipated debut album “Gabriel ...

A jeweller has turned a pearl that a woman’s partner found in a bowl of mussels at her birthday dinner into a pendant.Paige Hawkins’ partner found the pearl in his meal while they were celebrating at ...

Designed and handmade in Lunar James’ London studio, the pared-back piece features a sustainably sourced keshi pearl ... playful Y2K beads à la the Hadid sisters or elegant pearl styles loved ...

We rounded up the most drool-worthy necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets from celebrity-owned and Hollywood-loved labels.

Available in gold or silver beading, the studs have a punky yet ... style and this luxe pair with sustainable freshwater Keshi pearls has the ability to add an element of easy glamour to any ...

Pearls are made by marine oysters and freshwater mussels as a natural defence against an irritant such as a parasite entering their shell or damage to their fragile body. The oyster or mussel slowly ...

He had some success growing vegetables in plastic bottles, but then came across a potentially more profitable crop - pearls. "Rajasthan is a dry area with water issues. It was a challenge to think ...

The polished gold-tone finish adds a luxe feel, while the engraved logo and bead chain bring a pop ... contrasts beautifully with a single Keshi freshwater pearl pendant. Finished with a toggle ...

Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: A detail shot of the pearl necklace worn by Joc Pederson #22 of the ... [+] Atlanta Braves during ...

Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon as the ship pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor after a six-month deployment in the Western Pacific ...