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By Tierney McAfee and Tara Fowler Barbara Bush shared the secret to aging gracefully in an interview with granddaughter Jenna Bush Hager on the Today show. "You're known for your pearls," Jenna remarked to Barbara, who turns 90 on Monday. "The pearls are to cover the wrinkles, which they no...

What are the rules for displaying pearls in a museum or jeweler's window? A lighted display box would be the best way to view the pearls, but is it best for the pearls themselves? What safeguards should be in place to protect the pearls? how long can they safely be displayed? does constant...

http://www.theage.com.au/national/deadly-abalone-virus-a-real-threat-to-melbourne-waters-20100213-nyj2.html Does anyone have any information on this? How likely is this to spread?

I'm sorry that I continually ask such silly questions, but again, I'm confused. I purchased a strand that is baffling me (easy to do, I know). At dusk, orient is visible, but what is more prominent what is pictured here. Look for the blue center in the white pearl. In my strand, every pearl...

Studying the formation of nacre towers could lead to bone regeneration. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090212112741.htm

Yesterday, I ran across this quote. Here's the link to the page: last paragraph. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pearl/freshwater.html "Once again the Chinese have radically altered freshwater culturing, making saltwater and freshwater techniques indistinguishable. They have also introduced a...

"... the late Lady Day?one of the first African American women to sing with an all-white orchestra?translated all of that pain into some of the most achingly personal songs ever recorded." ?You can imagine that women at home hearing her songs on the radio felt her vocalizing their emotions and...

Saw this pic of what is described as a signature piece but they gave no description whatsoever. What do you think? Keishi? Regardless, it's a heavy piece, I'm sure.

I don't want to jump to conclusions and say they have downright stolen Pearl Outlet's inventory, but this Valentine's ad surely looks like they have taken notes on Terry's work even down to the pistachio and pink strand. *link removed* How does this work? Could they be purchasing from the same...

A shop within walking distance of me opened up a couple of weeks ago. They purchase estate pieces for resale. Not really expecting to see anything of any consequence, I went in the shop to introduce myself and told the owner if he got in some pearls, let me know. I was surprised to see he...

The ratings for the show are skyrocketing so I know I'm not the only Maddie out there. If you haven't had the chance to catch it, be forewarned that if the storylines don't grab you, the costumes will. Michael Kors is doing a large part of the costumes (because every secretary goes to work in...

I happened to run into this, I guess it's called a blog, I'm so illiterate these days. Anyway, apparently we have our fashion work cut out for us. http://mattdavisopenshismouth.com/2008/06/mearlsman-pearls/ I agree the small, white, akoyas aren't my cup of tea, but there's a whole Pearl World...

I'm not so sure it's the real thing. The seller, quick make note of their name because I won't repeat it here, sells fake Tiffany's and even if you look really close, I suspect the photo is not of the actual piece you will receive. I do believe that photo is legit, but knowing some of their...

A hairdresser returned home Mother's Day to discover her home being robbed in Bullitt County, Kentucky. (I'm guessing that's just outside Louisville.) http://www.wlky.com/news/16244215/detail.html Guns a'blazin', the hairdresser scared them off and they dropped most of their loot -- but a...

While cruising the regular bead haunts for a gift my niece, I ran across something at Fire Mountain called electro-coating. The description is metallic luster and brillance. Anyone heard of this? Anyone have any? What is the process? Does it prevent dye bleeding?

As you well know, I have no life. I should be listening to the radio on my evening drive home -- but NOOOOO! I have to be listening to the voices in my head, who are "Happy as a Clam!" Overanalyzing, as I am prone to do, I couldn't wait to get home to discover just where that saying...

My brother just returned from a mission trip to Dominica, a beautiful rain forest island northeast of Venezuela. He kindly brought me a lovely pearl bracelet. He knows I'll just use the pearls as raw materials in some other design so he always purchases things without clasps and cheaply...

Are black SSP made naturally? I know there are white Tahitians, but are there black SSP? If there are, are they dyed black as are akoya and freshies? Why would someone dye a SSP anyway? Thanks!

I am like so up for a challenge! But I'll tell you what, I have a bracelet, Mother's day special pearls, AA quality, that I knotted. I wear them 5-7 days a week, sleep in them and sometimes they take a shower and get put into dishwater. I never remove my bracelet when washing my hands...

Yup, I saw an episode of Antiques Road Show yesterday. A woman had inherited a piece that a relative picked up at a church auction 50-60 years ago. Natural freshwaters. They didn't say what size. Valued at $4,000-$5,000 for two pearls. You know what they all say ... "Wow!"