Since ancient times pearls have been synonymous with wealth and power. They deified monarchs and launched wars; Cleopatra even drank one to prove she was rich. After a brief interlude when pearls ...

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 ...

We’re in the midst of a pearl renaissance—dare we call it a pearlissance. Chunky, hefty, supersized pearls were seen in the form of necklaces, bags, and collaged tops across the fall 2025 runways at ...

The Paradox collection from ARAO is a celebration of contrasts expressed through modern classics highlighting pearls. Women and yes, even men who wear pearls have a brand of confidence about them.

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 ...

Rose petal-inspired jewelry? Groundbreaking.

Visitors to Ago Bay can learn about the history of cultured pearls at the museum on Mikimoto Pearl Island. Mikimoto Pearl Island/JNTO Ago Bay's calm waters and sheltered inlets are perfect for pearls.

That photograph of the then Duchess of Cambridge staring out from the car – dressed in black, a netted veil framing her bright blue eyes, a demure mask – given it was held at the heights of the ...

Mollusks maintain the symmetry of their pearls by adjusting the thickness of each layer of shimmering nacre. If one layer of the pearl’s nacre is thinner, the next layer is thicker and will balance ...

Once reserved for old Hollywood starlets and prim wedding portraits, pearl jewelry is experiencing a massive revival. In 2025, this classic gem isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. From red carpets to ...