Pearl Jewelry News & Trends

Wholesale Raw Pearl Costs Rise in 2026, Squeezing Retail Margins

PearlsWholesaler's mid/late February 2026 trade note flags a supply-side farm inventory sell-off while Alyapearl shows a 10–11mm freshwater 40cm necklace plunging from ~$1,000 in 2016 to $179 in 2026.

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Lab-Grown Pearls Chemically and Structurally Comparable to Natural, Cultured Pearls

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$7.95 Million Natural-Pearl Drop Earrings Once Part of French Crown Jewels

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R.A.M. Auctions Lot 909 Boxed Natural Pearl Necklace and Earrings £10–£12

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2026 Pearls Industry Data Reveals Freshwater Growth and Trade Shifts

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Facelete Phenomenon Drives 2026 Bridal Trends Featuring Pearls and Convertible Gowns

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SJD Auctions February 19 Antiques Sale Showcases Multiple Pearl Jewelry Lots

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