They look like what you'd get if God rolled the ocean into a gleaming little gem. The half-dome shaped jewels -- swirls of creamy pinks, greens, blues and sometimes even golds -- are prized for their ...

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While the shiny material of pearls and abalone shells has long been prized for its iridescence and aesthetic value in jewelry and decorations, scientists admire mother-of-pearl for other physical ...

After officially unveiling the model earlier today, Nike previewed another upcoming colorway of the LeBron 21 at a showcase tonight. Dubbed "Abalone Pearl," this shoe prominently features a patterned ...

Q: I saw an abalone pearl for sale on Craig”s List. Is this legal? I always thought no part of the abalone can be bought, sold, traded or bartered when taken under a California sportfishing license.

Among the world's 8,000 species of mollusk, only about 20 produce pearls. Found in rivers and seas from Scotland to French Polynesia, these shell fish yield gems in more flavors than you'll find in a ...