14/11/2021
• Richard Chiu
Pearls are often considered the world’s first gem, and as early as 2300 BC they were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty. New research from the University of Western Australia has revealed that mother-of-pearl can be used as a synthetic bone substitute.
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12/06/2018
• Jeweller Staff
The world’s largest known freshwater pearl has been sold for nearly $500,000 at an international auction.
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12/11/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Scientists in Switzerland are said to have achieved a breakthrough in
pearl research, whereby the origins of pearls can now be traced using
oyster DNA.
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21/08/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
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03/09/2012
• Dean Millard • Staff Journalist
The International Jewellery Fair opened yesterday in Sydney with a number of surprises including an unexpected positive mood among visitors and exhibitors.
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21/08/2012
A Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) examination laboratory
recently received an unusual pearl, which bore a striking resemblance to
a mushroom.
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17/07/2012
Pearl jewellery brand Paspaley has come under fire for its response to
negative feedback posted on its Facebook page in the wake of the damning
Four Corners report last week.
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