Pearls as One is the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and inclusive pearl course available today.

The course was created to grow awareness and appreciation for every type of cultured pearl and is meant for everyone in the pearl and jewelry industry – retailers and consumers to anyone interested in the science and story of pearls.

At its heart, Pearls As One is about unity. It brings together the different corners of the pearl world and speaks with one voice, so everyone can benefit from a stronger, more informed, and more connected pearl industry.

Here are some of the goals of this online course:

• Make a meaningful impact on the global cultured pearl industry.
• Tell the story of pearls—how they’re grown, where they come from, and why they matter.
• Help people discover the many varieties of pearls and what makes each one special.
• Inspire curiosity and excitement about different types of pearls.
• Support retailers and storytellers who bring the beauty of pearls to the world.
• Allow retailers, consumers and jewelry aficionados a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs that go into the creation of every pearl that makes it to market.

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Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming a Certified Pearl Expert!

The Pearl Association is pleased to share with you its new educational module focused, for the first time, on natural pearls.

As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing pearl education through our Pearls As One course, this upcoming addition will provide in-depth and up-to-date knowledge on the formation, identification, and trade of conch pearls.

This new module is designed for industry professionals, consumers, and collectors of natural conch pearls. And for a short period of time, it is free and open to everyone. The module marks the first chapter in an expanded Pearls As One course, which will now cover both cultured and natural pearls.

In the meantime, learn more about Natural Conch Pearls

The full section on natural pearls will become available to students this coming fall.