The Pearl Journal
The Pearl Journal
Pearl Origin&Stories
Follow pearls from living mollusks and remote farming regions to historic collections and modern jewelry. These stories explore how pearls form, where distinctive varieties originate, and the people, cultures and craft behind them.
The Story of Natural Pearls: From Ocean’s Depths to Imperial Treasures
For thousands of years, people have risked the sea’s depths in search of natural pearls — rare treasures formed by chance and discovered only through perilous diving. From ancient Gulf...


