02021cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000410012624500510016726400510021830000470026933600260031633700260034233800360036850000310040450800720043552011130050753400450162065300110166585600430167663623UtSlPG20260610134450.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a07030808  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTS1 aCattelle, Wallis Richard,d1848-191214aThe Pearl, its story, its charm, and its value 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-11-04  aFay Dunn, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Pearl, its story, its charm, and its value" by Wallis Richard Cattelle is a comprehensive exploration of pearls written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history, allure, and valuation of pearls, exploring their significance across cultures and their journey from the depths of the ocean to becoming coveted treasures. The text combines historical accounts with practical information on pearl quality and market trends, making it appealing to gem enthusiasts and historians alike.  At the start of the book, Cattelle paints a vivid picture of the sea's mysterious beauty and the fascinating world of pearls beneath its surface. He introduces readers to the symbolic relationship between pearls and wealth, emphasizing the allure they have held throughout history, especially among royalty and the wealthy. The opening remarks on the natural origins of pearls set the stage for the detailed examination of their value, craftsmanship, and the intricacies involved in pearl diving and trading that unfolds throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPearls40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63623