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The Rise of Cultured Pearls
37:32 - 44:22 (06:50)
The development of cultured pearls by Kokichi Mikimoto revolutionized the pearl industry, producing affordable, high-quality, and indistinguishable pearls that surpassed the expensive natural pearls.
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The process of cultivating pearls has taken over the pearl industry, decreasing the value of naturally occurring pearls but making the jewelry more affordable and accessible to the general public.
37:32 - 40:15 (02:43)
Summary
The process of cultivating pearls has taken over the pearl industry, decreasing the value of naturally occurring pearls but making the jewelry more affordable and accessible to the general public.
ChapterThe Rise of Cultured Pearls
EpisodePearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Guillermo Diaz and Katie Lowe are the hosts of Unpacking the Toolbox, a Scandal Rewatch podcast.
40:15 - 41:35 (01:20)
Summary
Guillermo Diaz and Katie Lowe are the hosts of Unpacking the Toolbox, a Scandal Rewatch podcast. The podcast is available every Thursday on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms.
ChapterThe Rise of Cultured Pearls
EpisodePearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The chances of finding natural pearls are slim, as about 90% of the pearls in the market are cultured.
41:35 - 44:22 (02:47)
Summary
The chances of finding natural pearls are slim, as about 90% of the pearls in the market are cultured. An incredible story of a Soviet astronaut who spent 313 days in space without any country to bring him back is also featured.