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Pearl
Perfect shining spheres. Lustrous baroque forms. Seductive strands, warm to the touch. Pearls are simply and purely organic.
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Pearl History and Lore
People have coveted natural pearls as symbols of wealth and status for thousands of years.
Pearl Journey
Perfect shining spheres. Lustrous baroque forms. Seductive strands, warm to the touch. Pearls are simply and purely organic
Pearl Description
Perhaps the best-loved gems of all time, pearls—both natural and cultured pearls—occur in a wide variety of colors. Learn about the factors that make pearls so popular and desirable!
Pearl Care and Cleaning Guide
Learn about pearl's durability and how to care for your pearl jewelry.
Winter 2011 G&G Lab Notes
Winter 2012 Gem News International
Data Supplement
Compares the image quality provided by real-time microradiographic imaging (RTX) units fitted with two different detectors: an image intensifier (II) and a flat panel detector (FPD).
Nephrite Bracelet with Filled Cavity
Baroque Pearls
The Pearl in the Chicken: Pearl Recipes in Papyrus Holmiensis
Winter 2009 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
