The qualities that determine the overall value of a natural or cultured pearl or a piece of pearl jewelry are size, shape, color, luster, surface quality, nacre quality, and—for jewelry with two or ...

Marie Antoinette's pearl was part of a diamond-studded pendant, and it has important historical significance, which increased its value. But there are several other factors that determine the ...

Follow the steps below to ensure you’re getting the best possible price for your pearl jewelry. 1. Find out if your pearls ...

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 ...

As his key text he has chosen Matthew 13: 45-6: “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had ...

This dossier-sized report includes a detailed classification of the submitted pearl(s) based on the GIA 7 Pearl Value Factors TM as well as a digital image of the submitted item(s). It is specifically ...