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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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Two Large Natural Pearls Reportedly from Spondylus and Trochoidea Species Mollusks
Natural pearls of unusual size and unique appearance are retrieved from the west coast of Mexico and examined in GIA’s New York lab.
Three Unique Large Natural Pearls from Haliotis (Abalone) Species
Abalone pearls submitted to the New York lab provide insight into the range of colors and shapes this type of mollusk can produce.
Assembled Cultured Blister Pearl with an Unusual Component
An assembled mabe pearl contains a fluted object, the function of which is unknown.
GIA Field Gemologists Visit Pearl Farms Near Mergui, Myanmar
Dip beneath Myanmar’s waters in search of South Sea cultured pearls with GIA’s field gemologists.
Nonbead-Cultured Pearls from Strombus Gigas
Advances in pearl culturing are seen in a parcel of specimens from Strombus gigas gastropods.
Strong Pinkish Purple Freshwater Bead-Cultured Pearls
A necklace of Chinese freshwater bead-cultured pearls demonstrates the strides made in culturing techniques.
Fluorite Sphere with Phosphorescent Coating
Cultured Pearl Market Update
An up-close look at the cultured pearl’s role in the gem and jewelry industry.
Chinese Freshwater Pearl Culturing, Overall Market Summary
A review of Chinese freshwater cultured pearl production, with an update on the market for Tahitian, South Sea, and akoya cultured pearls.
The First Identified Non-Nacreous Beaded Cultured Pearl
A report on what appears to be the first non-nacreous beaded cultured pearl examined by a laboratory.
