Pearls: Their History, Sources, Types and Qualities, 9780228105749
Hardcover
Uncover the allure of pearls: history, types, value, and care.
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Pearls: Their History, Sources, Types and Qualities

their history, sources, types and qualities

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  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    3 November 2025

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Summary

Unveiling the Secrets of Pearls: A Comprehensive Guide to History, Sourcing, and Evaluation

Throughout history, pearls have been treasured for their beauty wherever they’ve been found – from China to the Persian Gulf to Mexico and beyond. Before the creation of cultured pearls, natural pearls were incredibly rare, considered symbols of wealth and power reserved for the elite. With the pearl culturing revolution, pearls became widely available, and they remain an iconic fashion stapl…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780228105749
ISBN-10:0228105749
Author:Renée Newman
Publisher:Firefly Books Ltd
Imprint:Firefly Books Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:3 November 2025
Weight:0g
Dimensions:279mm x 229mm
About The Author

Renée Newman

Renée Newman is a highly respected gemologist and the author of gem and jewelry guides, including Diamonds, which charted the history, sources, cutting techniques and more of the world’s strongest gemstone. Her books have been used worldwide as sales-training tools, buying guides, class texts and references for jewelry professionals. She earned her graduate gemologist diploma from the prestigious Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

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