He says that part of the reason the Marie Antoinette pearl is worth so much is because it's a natural pearl, which brings us to one quality that determines a pearl's value. Natural versus cultured.

Throughout much of recorded history, a natural pearl necklace comprised of matched spheres was a treasure of almost incomparable value, in fact the most expensive jewelry in the world. Now we see ...

The Baroda Pearls, however, remained in the royal treasury. It's unclear exactly how Christie's acquired the necklace, which is strung with 68 natural pearls, but it fetched just over $7 million ...

Bassam said natural pearls, which are formed over many ... This is a story I will always remember of how I became the girl ...

Jewelry cleanser and abrasive cleansers ... Rather than being perfect spheres, these pearls have slight, natural variances in their shape and size that add to the overall chicness.

Necklace, 1900, natural pearl, diamonds, platinum. Albion Art Jewelry Institute This exhibition traces the historical significance of pearls in Parisian society, and how they changed the world of ...