Fine large shells of a dead white are supplied by Singapore. Common varieties come irom Bombay and Valgraiso, from the latter place with jet black edges. South Sea pearl-shells are common ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover upmarket jewelry, timepieces & ethical, sustainable jewelry. Glowing like sunlight made solid, this 13-15mm golden South Sea pearl ...

At 2018's Catholic Church-inspired Met Gala, celebrities walked the red carpet dripping in pearls. Uma Thurman's dress had over 3,000 white pearls ... its way into the shell of a mollusk like ...