Although model pearls are perfectly round and smooth, in reality they come in a huge number of shapes and sizes. Watch Andreia Salvador, Curator of Marine Mollusca, take a look at one of the Museum's ...

A village head's son's accidental death in the sea forces the government to ban fishermen from diving in search of pearls. However, the ban obstructs the main occupation of the villagers.

In fact, semi-precious stones are no longer limited to ... this interplay of textures brings a sophisticated edge to every piece. Pearls are breaking free from their traditional image, with ...