According to antique jewelry company Parkin & Gerrish, during these periods (which span from 1714-1837), diamonds were ... It also matters whether the pearls are natural or cultured, as natural ...

For some it's a matter of superstition. “In my family,” a friend whispered, “they symbolize tears.” For others it’s simply impractical. “Pearls must be last jewelry on, first jewelry off.

One particularly spectacular ring has a sizeable gray drop natural pearl of over 12 carats nestled among a platinum and 18-karat yellow gold setting of diamond-accented leaves like an egg in a ...

A cushion-cut fancy intense yellow VS1 diamond ring of 43.49 cts by Graff sold for 1.87 million. * A five-strand natural pearl necklace (left) sold for $1.67 million, more than double its high ...