I would like to buy a pearl necklace as a special gift for a young (14 year old) woman and would like to know good places to shop online. I'm hoping to find a single 18" strand of either uniform or graduated pink-white pearls for not much more than $100. (I also welcome opinions on uniform vs. graduated.)
posted by espertus on Oct 27, 2009 - 24 answers

Will pearls - regular, black and other types, both freshwater and non - be damaged by freezing for extended periods of time? We're not talking deep-freeze, just the temperature (or range of temperatures) in your average home kitchen freezer.
posted by luriete on Jan 18, 2007 - 19 answers

I need some help buying a pearl necklace, like, today. [more inside]
posted by Mid on Dec 29, 2006 - 20 answers

How likely is it that you'll find pearls in restaurant oysters? [more inside]
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium on Sep 14, 2006 - 14 answers