A capsule jewelry wardrobe built around pearls: which pieces to start with, how to choose quality, and how to make it work across every occasion.

The ‘grain of sand’ story is one of the most repeated myths in nature. A pearl doesn’t form because something irritates an oyster — here’s...

Edible oysters and pearl oysters are not the same animal. Here’s the biology behind why only one produces gem-quality nacre.

How I personally knot and string pearl necklaces — my step-by-step technique with photos, from the first knot to the finished clasp.

The tools I use for stringing pearl necklaces, how to prepare your pearls, and what to know before you start — with step-by-step photos.

Real pearls have characteristics imitations cannot fully replicate. Here’s how to identify genuine pearls using visual inspection, the friction test, and price.