subject: What Makes Pearls So Precious and Pricey? [print this page] Although real pearls are formed by living things and not mined like most gems, they still have just as many uses. These spectacular spheres can be strung into necklaces, fashioned into pendants or even placed in a simple anniversary ring. In fact, the way this prize of the sea is conceived only adds to its mystique. It can be said that the life that created the pearl lives on through its uniqueness, elegance and charm.
