Pearl jewelry is considered by many to be something of a classic—so much so that at one time, a strand of pearls was the quintessential everyday piece of jewelry for many middle class American women.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Long a symbol of class, elegance, and royalty, pearls have been a luxury fashion statement in centuries ...

Faten Mattar is one of the first women to work in the family business, one of the oldest pearl shops in Bahrain — Mazen Mahdi Customers at a Bahrain jewellery store study displays of pearls that are, ...