Marco Polo described him as the « Pearl Pig ». While sailing back from China around 1290, Marco Polo paid visit to the kingdom of Malabar on the west coast of India. He was taken aback by the costumes worn by the king who, in addition to a dazzling...

It became widely accepted that contrary to popular belief of the time, a pearl did not in fact grow from a droplet of rain or dew.Initially, certain theorists believed pearls to be eggs.That the oyster had failed to expel and which had become attached ...

The black pearl is a type of pearl that is found in the lagoons of certain islands in Polynesia. It is known for its unique color, which ranges from blue and green to eggplant, pink, and silver. This color is created by the iridescence of the pearl, wh...

In 2019, the global jewellery industry is estimated to be worth about USD 230 billion whilst it’s growth rate was estimated to be about 3.7%. The Asia Pacific is a key market as it has the highest growth globally then. Collectively, the US and Europe...

Natural pearls have fingerprint-like surface ridges on them As such, they are not identical nor are they perfectly spherical. Fake pearls look perfectly identical and have machined smooth surfaces. Real pearls have an overtone colour that are very vib...

Produced in low volume and known as black pearls, they are highly valued because of their rarity; so much so that it has the honored distinction of being the only “naturally black” pearl found in existence. In common with most sea pearls, the oyste...

Egyptians were said to start the tradition of engagement rings. Made out of braided reeds, they believed that the circular shape of the ring symbolizes eternity. Rings were exchanged between the bride and groom and were always worn on the left hand ri...

The text discusses the fascination and allure of Tahiti and the black pearl, both of which have become symbols of the right to dream and imagination. The beauty and magic of these elements are emphasized, and it is suggested that the black pearl, in pa...

The "Idol with a Shell" sculpture depicts a deity, depicted in the lotus position and adorned with cannibalistic teeth made from a parrot fish's pharyngeal tooth, tattooed legs, and mother-of-pearl adornments on the pectoral and belt. Two figures are d...

Queen Elizabeth I was the queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603 and was known for her love of black pearls, which she believed had medicinal properties and wore as part of her royal attire. Black pearls were highly prized during her reign and ...

What is a Kechi? It is a byproduct in pearl cultivation. When the oyster rejects the nucleus intentionally or unintentionally, it can form a Kechi from the epithelial cells of the mantle tissue. These nucleus-less pearls are small in diameter and have ...

Many Chinese queens throughout history are known to have worn pearls as a symbol of wealth and status. In traditional Chinese culture, pearls were associated with wisdom, purity, and prosperity, and were often worn by royalty and the wealthy. Some e...