Pearls: History, Formation, and Care

Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as having treasured pearls?

• Chinese and Japanese

• Mayans and Aztecs

• Vikings and Celts

• Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks

What is unique about the Baroda pearl necklace?

• It was made entirely of cultured pearls

• It contains extraordinarily large and symmetrical natural pearls

• It was discovered in the 20th century

• It was owned by Cleopatra

How are natural pearls formed?

• Through a chemical reaction in the ocean

• By an irritant entering an oyster, leading to the secretion of mother of pearl

• By human intervention in pearl farms

• Through a natural volcanic process

What distinguishes cultured pearls from natural pearls?

• Cultured pearls are more rare and expensive

• Natural pearls are always black in color

• Natural pearls are formed with human intervention

• Cultured pearls are more abundant and less rare

What is the recommended way to store pearls to maintain their luster?

• In direct sunlight

• In a plastic bag

• In silk cloth or cotton, but not in cotton wool

• In a metal box