Though Koji Kawamoto lectures throughout the world about the origins and different types of pearls, an impressive selection of his extraordinary creations can always be seen at Karats Vail. He will be ...

Pearl lovers will not want to miss Koji Kawamoto and his vast collection of extraordinary creations. He will be at Karats Vail on Dec. 20-24, showcasing his newest work. The jewelry artist lectures ...

Pearl jewelry has gained a well-deserved reputation for sophistication and elegance in its many centuries of existence. Pearls, especially certain types and colors, are a status symbol of sorts. The ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to jewelry, there isn’t a more iconic or versatile gemstone than the pearl. With a storied ...

For at least 164,000 years, oysters have been part of the human diet, but people have been finding pearls in oysters for much longer — as early as 2300 BC when Chinese royalty received them as gifts.