cultured pearl: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Added cross-reference to mother-of-pearl. Jun 22, 2025
Added description of the mabe pearl (pearl doublet) creation process. Nov 15, 2016
Added image of a gold-lip oyster (Pinctada maxima) with cultured pearls. Dec 09, 2010
Modified link of Web site: Public Broadcasting Service - The Culture of Freshwater Pearls. Jul 29, 2010
Added new Web site: Public Broadcasting Service - The Culture of Freshwater Pearls. Oct 16, 2007
Article revised. Dec 14, 1998
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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