Produced by oysters in oceans or mussels in rivers, pearls have been coveted by humans since the Bronze Age. So much so that it is believed the exploitation of freshwater pearls was a factor in the ...

The Princess of Wales attended The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance ceremony The beautiful Nura Pearl Necklace is made ... silver and finished with a freshwater pearl pendant.

A single South Sea pearl can cost $1,500, and a necklace can reach over $200,000 ... whereas more common freshwater oysters can take as little as three months and create dozens of pearls.