The Mejuri Bold Pearl Hoop earrings are stacked with freshwater pearls with an organic shape (which I find much more unique than the ones seen in most pearl jewelry pieces), which naturally pop ...
Agmes has collaborated with Brooklyn-based sculptor Simone Bodmer-Turner for its new collection, which brings a sleek simplicity to classic pearl jewellery ... white and grey diamonds and a vintage ...
She crushed one large pearl of a pair of earrings, dissolved it in the liquid ... Chinese pearls came mainly from freshwater rivers and ponds, whereas Japanese pearls were found near the coast ...
The price-value anomaly is obvious to consumers as they hasten to buy Chinese freshwater bargains. Indeed, pearls from freshwater mussels lie at the center of the liveliest activity in pearling today.
About 200 years ago pearl mussels were harvested for, as the name suggests, pearls. However, the name can mislead - only about one per cent of them contain this hidden 'treasure' (and most of ...
Before the development of plastic, buttons were made from mussel shells. Freshwater pearls are still cultured by inserting small pieces of native mussel shell into oysters. Mussels are fascinating ...
Freshwater habitats face a multitude of threats, but it's not too late to save these environments. 2 min read Freshwater ecosystems are essential for human survival, providing the majority of ...
The largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory is being auctioned, nearly six decades after its discovery. The Abernethy Pearl is expected to fetch between £40,000 and £60,000 when ...
A new colony of endangered freshwater pearl mussels has been discovered in north Highland. The rare species was uncovered during a watercourse survey being carried out before culvert replacement work.
Grey mullet is available both whole and filleted, fresh and frozen. It’s best bought between September and February, outside of the spawning season, to protect stocks. Whole grey mullet need the ...