For a long time, it was thought impossible to isolate a pearl's genetic material. Now, a Swiss research team has achieved this elusive goal. Scientists Joana Meyer, from the ETH Institute of ...

Nov. 28 -- Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but thousands of women still lust for the timeless elegance and glamour of pearls. But can you tell a top-of-the-line strand from a second-rate — or a ...

Pearls, in all their sophistication and simplicity, are a timeless accessory. Recently, pearls have become embraced by high-profile trendsetters as this year’s essential accessory. Strands of pearls ...

I regularly field the question, “How do you spot a fake?” Unfortunately there is no easy answer. In fact there are as many answers as there are materials comprising art and antiques. Like most things ...