Education

Pearl Education

Learn how to choose, care for, and appreciate fine pearls — from grading standards to origin guides.

Understanding lustre, surface, shape, and nacre quality.

How to clean, store, and protect your pearl jewellery.

Origins and characteristics of freshwater cultured pearls.

Classic Japanese cultured pearls with mirror-like lustre.

Exotic dark pearls from French Polynesia.

The largest and rarest cultured pearls in the world.

Explore our guides on pearl grading, care, and the distinctive qualities of freshwater, Akoya, Tahitian, and South Sea pearls.