Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover upmarket jewelry, timepieces & ethical, sustainable jewelry. Glowing like sunlight made solid, this 13-15mm golden South ...
An curved arrow pointing right. South Sea pearls are the largest cultured-pearl variety, sometimes reaching over 20 millimeters in diameter. The Pinctada maxima oyster can take up to five years to ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover upmarket jewelry, timepieces & ethical, sustainable jewelry. This article is more than 3 years old. Tahitian 'Bubble' ...
As we ride the wave of revitalized pearl jewelry, the ocean-born gem continues to reveal its range. We look beyond the iconic classic white strands favored by socialites and celebrities and explore ...
The ne plus ultra of pearl jewelry. Ella Gafter is one of the few dealers invited to the inner sanctum of Australian grower Paspaley Pearling Company. Top-drawer South Sea pearl chokers run a million ...
The recent “renaissance” of the classic gem has driven up demand as well as prices. Many pearl lovers point out that the gems have never gone out of style. Here, the actress Kendall Lee, who appeared ...
(Photo credit: Davies + Starr; interior pearls courtesy of Albert Asher South Sea Pearl Co.) It took pearl dealer Salvador Assael ten years to assemble what he calls “the Ultimate Necklace”—23 gumball ...
A pearl oyster farm on the northern coast of the Indonesian island of Bali is working to establish a sustainable source for the creatures that produce South Sea pearls, prized for their use in jewelry ...
Meline: A pearl is one of the most complex gems to assess the value of. One factor is whether it's natural or cultured. Natural pearls are harder to find, making them worth more money. The vast ...