GIA is a trusted authority known for its rigorous, objective analysis of both natural and cultured pearls. Learn about how ...

Diamonds may be forever, but pearls are just as rare — look no further than these stunning sea stones, which are worth millions. The lustrous gems, which are procured from the mouths of mollusks, make ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - A natural pearl necklace that once belonged to a maharajah sold at an auction at Christie's on Wednesday for nearly $7.1 million, more than double the world record price for ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A natural pearl necklace that once belonged to a maharajah sold at an auction at Christie's on Wednesday for nearly $7.1 million, more than double the world record price for any ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. A natural pearl in an oyster is one of nature’s most remarkable and rare achievements. In ...

It can be difficult, amid the headlines of LVMH’s $16 billion acquisition of it, to remember that Tiffany & Co. started as a small family company—one with treasure hunting in its DNA. Charles Lewis ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the founder of La Patiala, the luxury encyclopedia. While June officially has three birthstones — alexandrite, pearl and ...