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This exhibition covers the many types of freshwater and marine pearls, how pearls are obtained, and the history of pearls in society from ancient times to modern day. Features images of famous pearls.
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/pearls/
Topics: Science, Science
Last updated Jan 22, 2004


The Perfect Pearl view detail comment email this

Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program that "travel[s] to exotic locations around the world where pearls are grown and harvested." Features articles on the history of pearls, culture of freshwater pearls, and the mysterious deaths of akoya oysters in Japan. Also includes activities, a teacher's guide, program transcript, and related resources.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pearl/
Topics: Science, Science
Last updated Oct 21, 2003




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