which brings us to one quality that determines a pearl's value. Natural versus cultured. Natural pearls are hard to find. They're rare, and this makes them worth more money. But let's rewind for a ...

The price-value ... 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 ...

These are just a few examples, comparing their value from the 1920s to today. Natural pearls were extremely expensive ... statement pieces due to its rich black coloring and could earn around ...

Throughout much of recorded history, a natural pearl necklace comprised of matched spheres was a treasure of almost incomparable value ... with pearls from Bahrain, and black saltwater pearls ...

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.