Nov. 28 -- Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but thousands of women still lust for the timeless elegance and glamour of pearls. But can you tell a top-of-the-line strand from a second-rate — or a ...

After a long but productive Modernism Week, it's clear that pearls have become a hot topic of conversation. This column touched on the subject recently, but the widespread number of follow-up ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Coco Chanel used to say jewellery should be viewed with innocence, “with artlessness, just as we enjoy the ...