John Boepple settled in Muscatine, Iowa, where he produced pearl buttons made from freshwater mussel shells. His innovations ...

What was everyday life like for French Polynesians in the 19th century? An archaeology team co-led by the University of Sydney's Associate Professor James Flexner sought to find out during fieldwork ...

Tahitian pearls are a popular buy for travelers to the South Pacific, but the array of options can be confusing to sort out. A frequent pearl-buyer offers shoppers some top tips. Pearls are sold ...