He says that part of the reason the Marie Antoinette pearl is worth so much is because it's a natural pearl, which brings us to one quality that determines a pearl's value. Natural versus cultured.

Many Chinese pearls used to be dyed in the 1980s to bright red, blue, lavender, yellow or even black. In response to contemporary preferences, they now offer a selection of subtle natural colors.

Natural pearls are harder to find ... The larger size makes South Sea pearls and black pearls more valued. This strand of South Sea cultured pearls is selling for $32,000. The shape and surface ...

Try combining them with blocked-color outfits to allow the pearls’ natural sheen to pick up the ... but let’s not forget the ...