Pearls and Status in the Roman Empire
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Before the advent of cultured pearls, the world’s supply of this ancient symbol of wealth, wisdom, purity, and prestige depended on the vagaries of natural fisheries. The Egyptians and Romans…
Read moreBefore the advent of cultured pearls, the world’s supply of this ancient symbol of wealth, wisdom, purity, and prestige depended on the vagaries of natural fisheries. The Egyptians and Romans…
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