mother-of-pearl and onyx. By Jill Newman For centuries Native Americans treasured quahog shells, the purplish hard coverings of clams found along North Atlantic shores, which they fashioned into ...

The clam that it came from is a northern quahog called Mercenaria mercenaria, and it usually produces porcelain-like pearls according to the Gemological Institute of America. Only one in 5,000 ...

Head to the golden sun and sands of the tropics, where you’ll find this dreamy resort wedged in its own little triangle of beachfront bliss, sitting pretty in a pristine corner of the adventure ...

The aquamarine waters, colourful coral reefs and pristine white beaches of Fiji’s Pacific Harbour promise an enchanting escape like no other at The Pearl Resort. Perfectly positioned in Pacific ...