Discover the fascinating world of pearls in this comprehensive guide to their history, cultural significance, and economic value. Learn about the various types of pearls, their formation and harvesting, and the art of pearl jewelry-making. This is a must-read for anyone who loves pearls or wants to learn more about their enduring allure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.