It is thought only one in every 5,000 mussels found in Scottish rivers contains a pearl, and generally they are smaller than their saltwater counterparts. A natural pearl will form in an oyster ...

The oyster’s response to these intruders is to encase them in nacre, leading to pearl formation. Natural pearls vary in size, ...

I think that's something very impressive. It's a metal component that's about 1 meter wide, with a boxy shape.

Pearls are made by marine oysters and freshwater mussels as a natural defence against an irritant such as a parasite entering their shell or damage to their fragile body. The oyster or mussel slowly ...

The pearl was the star lot of Lyon & Turnbull’s Cairncross Collection auction on August 21. It broke its pre-sale upper estimate of $77,000 with the auctioneers confirming by email that the ...

With the Abernathy pearl expected to fetch a high sum at auction, we look at the history of pearls. Besides its legends and ...

The largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory has been sold for £93,951 at auction. The Abernethy Pearl was discovered in the River Tay by William (Bill) Abernethy, who was ...

Property owners should expect to see sidewalk fees included as part of their semi-annual wastewater bills starting in the first half of next year. Colorado man dies on Grand Canyon river trip ...

Elegant, timeless and surprisingly versatile, pearl earrings are always a good investment. Whether you’re looking for traditional jewellery that will stand the test of time, something more ...

The "Artifacts of Hollywood & Music" sale from Kruse GWS Auctions features ... which are estimated to sell for $35,000 to $60,000. Jewelry owned by Presley, who died in August 1977, is "still ...

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Group Co., Ltd. engages in the culture and entertainment industry, media advertising, and real estate development and investment. The company was founded on May 09 ...