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If you are a fan of the TV show, The Simpsons, you might have noticed the Simpson women always wear a strand of perfect white pearls around their necks.

Some people think that a pearl that is grown or cultivated means the pearl is not real. A cultured pearl is one that is grown from a pearl farm but it is still a real pearl.

Pearls are formed from an irritant such as a piece of sand that finds itself into a form of mollusc such as an oyster. The oyster secretes a substance known as nacre.

There are three important things to do in order to help you find out if your pearls are the real thing. Of course, you should consider testing the pearls.

Houses of Pearl unveil their new guide to the terminology of pearls.

The Pearl Engagement Ring Most people get married only once in their life. Today, that number may be rising but everyone still wants to find a unique way to express their love.

Mary Queen of Scots is one royal who amassed a great deal of gems throughout her life including a piece that is part of the current Queen of England's collection.

Houses of Pearl Unveil New Pearl Guide, chosing the right piece of jewelry