Following is a transcription of the video. Narrator: Pearls have been a symbol of elegance and class for centuries. The Maharajas of India and European queens adorned themselves with pearls, a ...

These are just a few examples, comparing their value from the 1920s to today. Natural pearls were extremely expensive in the 1920s, leaving very few women with real strands. In 1917, jeweler ...

Meline: A pearl is one of the most complex gems to assess the value of. One factor is whether it's natural or cultured. Natural pearls are harder to find, making them worth more money. The vast ...

Throughout much of recorded history, a natural pearl necklace comprised of matched spheres was a treasure of almost incomparable value, in fact the most expensive jewelry in the world. Now we see ...

Rare and unique due to the natural formation process. Genuineness Still genuine pearls but produced with human assistance. Genuine pearls created entirely by a living organism. Value factors Value ...

The star of the auction was Marie Antoinette's Pearl, a natural pearl and diamond pendant A pearl and diamond pendant that belonged to ill-fated French Queen Marie Antoinette has been sold for $ ...