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South Sea Pearls
by Jourdan Block
South Sea pearls are the largest type of cultured pearls. This strand of golden South Sea pearls belonging to GIA's collection range from 13.1 to 1...
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A Cultured Gem
by Jourdan Block
Kokichi Mikimoto, widely considered the father of cultured pearls, was the first person to produce cultured blister pearls in Japan in 1893. Twelve...
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June | Pearl, Alexandrite & Moonstone
by Jourdan Block
Pearl, alexandrite and moonstone are the three birthstones for June. Learn about their history and where these three June birthstones can be foun...
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