Mother-of-pearl can be traced back to the Mesopotamians in 2500BC, and China’s Ming and Shang dynasties (the latter goes back to 1500BC). The Victorians, never ones to shy away from the ornate ...

This gold crystal pendant necklace from Kendra Scott is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. The Mama pendant features a beautiful script and is finished with dainty cubic zirconia. It is made of ...

The Attallah Cross, an elaborate gold, silver, amethyst and diamond pendant, will come up for auction next month at Sotheby’s London as part of its upcoming Royal and Noble sale, making it one ...

As well as the cross, Markle has being seen wearing other items from her mother-in-law’s treasures. “A gift to his wife that once belonged to his mother is incredibly meaningful and that isn ...

Marie Antoinette's pearl pendant went for $32 million at auction. Pearls come in many different colors and sizes which help determine their value.

Coveted for their beguiling iridescent shimmer, mother-of-pearl symbolises purity, protection and femininity, which is why they’re often linked to the Ancient Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.