The queen conch, a marine snail, lures shell collectors with its unique, spire-shaped shell, but the mollusk also produces lustrous, deep-pink pearls. For years, people have attempted, with little ...

Cultured pearls from China have become so common as to be almost worthless. ... managing director of the Gemological Institute of America’s Southeast Asia division.

If pearl farmers can grow cultured pearls that test as naturals, the market may be in for a wild ride. Editor's Notes This feature originally appeared on the site for the NOVA program The Perfect ...

The Sea Nomads of Southeast Asia. By Andrea DenHoed. January 10, 2016. Save this story Save this ... without equipment, to harvest seafood and pearls off the ocean floor.