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Article: Pearls of interest; the world's oldest gem also may be the most enduring, as illustrated by a spectacular new museum exhibit as well as renewed interest from consumers.(American Museum of Natural History)(Brief Article)
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- March 1, 2002
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It's an eventful time for the pearl. One of jewelry's most understated images of classic elegance, pearls have attracted varied attention in the past few months. An important exhibit at New York's American Museum of Natural History, new rules regarding the export of Tahitians, and consumers' renewed appreciation for classic jewelry have brought pearls into the spotlight again.
A Not-to-Be-Missed Exhibit
"Pearls," which opened in New York in October and will continue until mid-April, was developed by a team of experts in paleontology, zoology, and anthropology from the American Museum of Natural History and Chicago's Field Museum. Combining the ...