What to Know Before You Buy Pearls:

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What is a Pearl? --- A Miracle of Nature!

Why is the Pearl called the Queen of Gems?

What is the Difference between Natural and Cultured Pearls?

• The "natural" pearl market is dead. Why?

• The "cultured" pearl is the pearl market.

The culturing of a pearl: It started in Japan...

The process of pearl cutivation is very simple.

The difference between saltwater pearl cultivation and freshwater pearl cultivation.

Why are pearls valuable?