Abalone pearls may differ due to the snail’s anatomy, however, often having less uniform shapes and a stunning blue hue. If ...

Five acoustic electric guitars have been crafted, bringing together the old and new in order to celebrate half a century of ...

Black abalone were once the most abundant large shellfish clinging to the rocks of intertidal zones between Baja and Oregon. A savored delicacy for sea otters and native coastal people alike, these ...

Long known as the "Queen of Gems," pearls possess a history and allure far beyond what today's wearer may recognize. Throughout much of recorded history, a natural pearl necklace comprised of ...

California now has three more state symbols, as of law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom: The Dungeness crab, the banana slug and ...

Pearls are made by marine oysters and freshwater mussels as a natural defence against an irritant such as a parasite entering their shell or damage to their fragile body. The oyster or mussel slowly ...

The carvings are works of antique ivory, ebony wood and abalone pearl. Each of the 92 works (and counting) is engraved ...

With time and practice they gained a keen eye for balance and symmetry. The artisans later developed the art of using aesthetically dyed oxhorn strips, iridescent mother-of-pearl inlays, and abalone ...

The California quail, majestic redwoods and glowing orange poppy can now welcome two animal icons to the state’s lineup of ...

Pearls are the result of a mollusc's reaction to irritants such as parasites that enter its shell. Although model pearls are perfectly round and smooth, in reality they come in a huge number of shapes ...

Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: A detail shot of the pearl necklace worn by Joc Pederson #22 of the ... [+] Atlanta Braves during ...

mother of pearl or abalone shells. Contemporary terrazzo designers are now pushing the boundaries of which aggregates can be used, and creating terrazzo flooring that feature extra large chips or ...