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
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
You might want to get some pearls soon.
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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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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.
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.
Cleopatra Drinks A Pearl?
Have you heard this? Set the scene. Queen Cleopatra is dining with the Roman Statesman, Marc Anthony. She is holding a large pearl.
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Was Mikimoto the first developer of the cultured pearl?
That does seem to be the story we hear the most, but I have a different story.
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The Importance of Matching Pearls for a Necklace
Just how much does it matter to match the pearls exactly for a luxury necklace?
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What Crown Will Queen Camilla Wear to the Coronation
This is the week of The Coronation in England and we are naturally curious about the crowns that will be shown.
This is the Crown of Queen Mary that Camilla will wear, but with significant changes that are political and historical.