Japan's akoya oysters have been preëminent among cultured pearls ever since Kokichi Mikimoto first established the industry in the early part of this century. But since 1994, something has been ...

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For the first time in Miss Universe history, the crown that will be used in the pageant is made in the Philippines, the ...

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 ...

$1,467 at Blue Nile (Save $163) Blue Nile Classic Akoya Cultured Pearl And Diamond Stud Earrings In 18k White Gold These timeless pearl and diamond earrings are sure to impress this holiday season.

For example, akoya pearls can only grow about 9 or 10 ... This strand of South Sea cultured pearls is selling for $32,000. The shape and surface of the pearl also impacts its value.

As Grosz explained, “Assael stays in the realm for which we have long been renowned, which is the very best quality of fine pearls. We offer cultured varieties of Akoya, South Sea, Golden ...