Mother-of-pearl is the hard, silvery, ... South Sea pearl-shells are common, with white edges. The beautiful dark green pearl-shells called ear-shells or sea-ears, ...

Thai craftsman Jukkit Suksawat specializes in mother-of-pearl art and is determined to keep the ancient craft alive by doing it the traditional way. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

Historically, pearls were considered a symbol of wealth and riches until the start of the 20th century when the world’s first cultured pearl came about. Until then, deep sea divers had to risk ...

A visit to the Mikimoto Tatoku Pearl Farm where the culturing process was developed 130 years ago. Raft-like platforms float on the bay’s surface at the Mikimoto Tatoku Pearl Farm in Japan ...