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Discusses the possibility of mass producing in Japan artificial pearls inside test tubes. Studies of a pearl's deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Molecular biological basis of pearl formation; Process of biomineralization; Role played by a single gene.

In a brief article, the author discusses the history of pearls, noting that the price for natural pearls plummeted in the early 20th-century following the development of the cultured pearl industry in Japan.

The article focuses on the plans for Pearls of Arabia, a landmark project by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) on Antarctica of the World Islands, a man-made archipelago that is expected to become a tourist destination in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The central feature of the project is a 6,000 square-meter experience center through a joint venture with Paspaley Pearling Co. Among the attractions planned for Pearls of Arabia are a pearl-themed cultural heritage center, a performing arts theater and an exhibition gallery.

The article reveals that one of the most important design statements at the Vicenza, Italy jewelry show in January 2008 was the pearl. Designers featured pearls in necklaces, rings, bracelets, and more. White pearl were popular at the fair. The event also showcased Tahitian pearls and rose colored freshwater pearls.

The article focuses on the harvest of cultured pearls from the Sea of Cortez in Guaymas, Mexico from June to July, 2007. The Cortez Pearl farm is said to be the only salt-water cultured pearl farm in the western hemisphere. The cultured pearls are distributed through an exclusive agreement between Columbia Gem House and the pearl farm Cultivadores Mexicanos de Perlas.

The article looks at the sales and production performance of the pearl industry as of March 2007. According to the 2006 Golay "Pearl Update" report, the world cultured pearl production had an increase of 7 percent in value in 2005 totaling $640 million. It also states that there was improved sales in wholesales and retails and even in auctions. South Sea pearls and Tahitian pearls showed price increase from March to September 2006 in major pearl auctions.

The article deals with the showroom of Paspaley, a retailer of pearl jewellery, in Sydney, New South Wales. It is housed in one of Sydney's most significant heritage buildings, the original Australasia Bank on the corner of Martin Place and George Street. With a reverence for the history of the building and its design by architect Edward Raht, executive chairman Nicholas Paspaley collaborated with Peter Rektor of Designfocus Resource to restore, rebuild and recreate a supremely luxurious environment at a cost of $10 million.

The article focuses on the Cultured Pearl Association and its role in promoting and protecting the cultured pearl industry and consumers for 40 years. The association has earned a leadership role in setting high standards for cultured pearl. It has also been instrumental in consumer protection by fighting deceptive advertising and preventing the use of terms such as Majorca pearls and premature pearls to describe imitation pearls.

Features the 2005 Tahitian pearl collection from Robert Wan Tahiti. Contact information.

Focuses on pearl diving in the Arabian Gulf. Annual pearl production of the gulf; Crew members of pearling boats; Tools of pearl divers; Key individuals contributing to the success of pearl boats; Challenges facing pearl divers.

Reports on the disease that has been killing off oysters in Japan's main pearl farms in the late 1990s. Production of oysters off the small island of Masaki in Ago Bay, central Japan; Red tide of poisonous plankton; Pearl farmers in Masaki forced out of business; Disease rendering the shells too fragile for cleaning; Possible causes and few solutions.

Looks at the damage that Cyclone Martin caused to the Cook Islands in November, 1997. The area's worst disaster in living memory; The cyclone's devastation on black pearl farming, the country's second-biggest industry.

Looks at the success of Eyris blue pearls farming in Akaroa Harbour, New Zealand. Variety of seaweeds used as feed for the paua; Remarks from David Evans, a farm manager at Eyris, about management of the farm; Qualities and design of blue pearls; Price of the blue pearls.

Features Michael Kailis, considered one of the fathers of Western Australia's fishing, pearling and boat building industries and founder Pioneering of a better way of recovering rock lobsters in the 1950s; Founding of the Kailis fishing group and Broome Pearls pearling firm; Business philosophy.

The article focuses on the Paspaley family, one of Australia's 200 wealthiest individuals in 2008 according to "BRW" magazine's Rich 200 List. The family, headed by Nicholas Paspaley, is the world's largest producer of Australian South Sea pearls. They have also moved profitably into agriculture and property development in recent years. The family's total wealth in 208 is worth $620 million.

This article reports that for well known Australian fish producer, Marine Harvest International, providing a floating cage system that could withstand predator onslought like crocodiles and tiger sharks, meant the introduction of heavy steel mesh as the predator barrier net. Marine Harvest called cyclone mooring specialists Australian Commercial Marine, who supply Superay anchors and specialised mooring systems. The Superay is a drag embedment anchor with exceptional holding power in sand to muddy bottom conditions. Another compelling feature, especially relevant in the case of remote area operators such as Marine Harvest and the many aquaculture companies using Superay including pearl farms, is the anchor's unique ability to be packed flat for transportation and assembled in minutes on site, ready for immediate deployment.

This article reports that Fremantle, Western Australia-based M.G. Kailis Pty. Ltd., in their role of boat builder rather than major fishing company, tuna farmer or pearl producer, have delivered a nine metre aluminium work boat to Arafura Pearls of the Northern Territory. Simplicity is the keynote of the vessel, the hull itself is little more than a buoyant platform, with everything else sitting on top rather than within. Ease of maintenance is the reason for the lack of tanks, engine bay and internal plumbing systems. The intention is to require no on-board maintenance beyond the most basic checks and top-ups.

Presents information on several jewelry companies that focus on the revival of pearl accessories in the U.S. David Yurman; Mikimoto; John Hardy; Tiffany.

Announces the plans of Tiffany & Co. to enter the pearl jewelry and accessories market by opening stores under the Iridesse name as of 2004. Number of Iridesse stores to be opened by Tiffany in the next five years; Vision of Iridesse; Earnings of Tiffany for the quarter ended April 30, 2004; Overview of the pearl market; Features of the Iridesse pearl jewelry.

Features the revival of pearls in the fashion industry. Increase in the sales of pearls in the Carolee Frieldlander collection; Innovative designs of pearl necklaces; Offer of colored pearls from turquoise to burgundy by many companies; Bestseller colors in pearl jewelries.

Reports on the expansion of the pearl jewelry manufacturing company Mikimoto (America) Co. Ltd. in Beverly Hills, California. Information on the layout and location of a store of the company to be inaugurated by Toyohiko Mikimoto, president of the company; Assessment of the market share and business potential of the company in the U.S.; Diversification plans of the company; List of global stores of the company.

Reports on the efforts of the Queensland, Australia government to foster a pearling industry to rival the industry in Western Australia. Licenses open for new application; Estimate of the state's pearl production far above the result of a survey; Mark Stoneman, parliamentary secretary and his efforts to reduce the red tape of licenses; Comments of former president of the Queensland Pearl Industry Association, Mike Gunzberg; Revival of the industry dependent upon oyster hatcheries.

Reports on the rising world demand for pearls that has underwritten the success of a string of new pearl farms along the north-west coast of Western Australia. Pearling Industry Advisory Committee; Lawyer Julie Bishop, managing partner of Clayton UTZ.

Provides information on the pearl industry's fashion show held at the Pierre Hotel on July 20, 1998. Highlights of the show; Pearl accessories featured at the show.