Judi McCormick

The Cowdry Black Natural Pearl Necklace

The Cowdry Black Natural Pearl Necklace

Photo courtesy of Christies Catalogue

The most expensive Tahitian Pearl necklace in the world.

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What Is The Most Expensive Pearl Neckace Ever Sold?

What Is The Most Expensive Pearl Neckace Ever Sold?

photo courtesy of Sothebys Auction House

Pearls are most seductive and there are many reasons for a pearl necklace to be sold for a mouth watering amount. As well as the beauty of a piece, most often it will have something to do with who owned it previously. 

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How A Chinese Actress Upended The Tahitian Pearl Market

How A Chinese Actress Upended The Tahitian Pearl Market

Ni Ni an acclaimed Chinese Actress/infuencer and pearl lover, celebrated the success of her latest movie with a stunning social media campaign of 30 selfies showing her love of Tahitian pearls.
This had an astonishing effect on the pearl market.
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Sweden's Cameo Tiara

Sweden's Cameo Tiara

This tiara is one of the most unusual and wonderful pieces of jewelry still being worn today. The tiara now belongs to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
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Mikimoto Pearl Masterclass

Mikimoto Pearl Masterclass

This is what I learned in Mikimoto's Pearl Masterclass.
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Intriguing Information About Pearls Used In Medicine and Cosmetics

Intriguing Information About Pearls Used In Medicine and Cosmetics

I just finished reading a paper published by the National Institutes of Health in May 2021. I had no idea that Pearl powder used in medicines and cosmetics has had such a long history and continues to develop much interest.
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Baroque Pearl Figures

Baroque Pearl Figures

These are pictures that I took of Anna Maria de'Medici's Baroque Pearl Figurines in the Argente wing of Florences Pitti Palace last spring. 
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Report on the Pearl Market from the 2023 Hong Show in September
The Antique Pearl Tiara of the Netherlands

The Antique Pearl Tiara of the Netherlands

Queen Maxima wears The Antique Pearl Tiara with the famous Amalia pearls, for her 40th birthday formal portrait in 2011.
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Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, Argentium Silver
Jacques Cartier Begins the Legend of Bahraini Pearls

Jacques Cartier Begins the Legend of Bahraini Pearls

Over 100 years ago, Jacques Cartier traveled to Bahrain to search for natural pearls. This began the legacy of Cartier jewelry and many famous pearl pieces.

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Phuket Thailand Pearl Farm

Phuket Thailand Pearl Farm

I love to take you on a visit to a pearl farm every once in awhile.

Pearl farms are fascinating for many reasons, but most importantly, they can only exist in some of the most clean and sustained water conditions. They are wonderful places to visit.

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