Buda palace, now houses museums, from across the River Danube, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Deserted pebble beach at low tide and pier from east side, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ringlers Annex Bar in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon, United States of America, North America

Eilean Donan castle reflected in calm water of Loch Duich from Totaig, Dornie, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Walled hill village at dusk, Casole d'Elsa, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Reedmace silhouetted in foreground at sunset, Frensham Great Pond, near Farnham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Little Admiral Clock on church of St. Martin-le-Grand in Coney Street, city centre, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lujiazui Finance and Trade zone, with Oriental Pearl Tower, and Huangpu River, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, Asia

The Glenmore River in Galltair, with snow on the ground and mountains of Skye in later winter, Glenelg, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Pearl Beach Resort, Bora-Bora, Leeward group, Society Islands, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

High view of Jinmao (Jin Mao) Tower and Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai, China, Asia

Dawn light over Glenelg, with rowing boat in the Glenelg River estuary during an unusually high tide, Glenelg, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Vines and vineyards on rolling countryside in the heart of the Chianti district north of Siena, San Leonino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

The Glenmore River in Galltair, with snow on the ground and mountains of Skye in later winter, Glenelg, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Pearl Beach Resort, Bora-Bora, Leeward group, Society Islands, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Pearl Beach Resort, Tikehau, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Cobbled square, the Largo di Fontebranda, with old houses and tower in best preserved medieval village in Tuscany, Monteriggioni, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Person in mask and costume, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Pearl Beach Resort, Tikehau, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Black pearls

Bench at Bealach Ratagain viewpoint looking towrds the head of Loch Duich in Glen Sheil after a heavy snow fall, Ratagain Pass, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Reduced water level in Moraine Lake following a dry year, and Wenkchemna Mountains, Banff National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada, North America

Hinano Black Pearl farm, Fakarawa, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Pearl Beach Resort, Tikehau, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Yacht on Loch Feochan in autumn, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Pearl Beach Resort, Bora-Bora, Leeward group, Society Islands, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Pearl Beach Resort, Bora-Bora, Leeward group, Society Islands, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Pearl Beach Resort, Tikehau, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Sir Stamford Raffles statue and travellers palm at Raffles Landing Site on North Boat Quay of River with skyscrapers of Raffles Place in downtown Central Business District beyond, Marine Parade, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sir Stamford Raffles statue at Raffles Landing Site on North Boat Quay of River, with skyscraper of downtown Central Business District beyond, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sir Stamford Raffles statue and travellers palm at Raffles Landing Site on North Boat Quay of River with skyscrapers of Raffles Place in downtown Central Business District beyond, Marine Parade, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

View of Sentosa Island cable car and road bridge across Keppel Channel from Mount Faber Jewel Box station, Central Region, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ornate gopuram with colourful Hindu deities on Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple dedicated to goddess Kali built in Tamil style, Little India, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Lilac orchid flowers close up against leaves in Tan Hoon Siang Misthouse in National Orchid Garden in Botanic Gardens, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Pearl Monument on the Doha corniche in Qatar.

The Pearl Monument on the Doha corniche in Qatar.

Indo Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) adult breaching, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, China, Asia

Indo Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) adult surfacing, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, China, Asia

Indo Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) adult surfacing, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, China, Asia

Souvenir shop, Hong Qiao Pearl Market, Beijing, China, Asia

Indo Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) adult female breaching, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, China, Asia

Black pearl necklace, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Vietnam mother of pearl inlay training workshop, phuxuyen

Vietnam mother of pearl inlay training workshop, phuxuyen

French Polynesia, Tuamotu Archipelago, Black Pearl Farm, Rangiroa, Underwater Cases Of Young Oysters (Naissins)

Vietnam mother of pearl inlay training workshop, phuxuyen

Vietnam mother of pearl inlay training workshop, phuxuyen

Observation platform of the Oriental Pearl Tower and modern buildings in Pudong new area on the banks of Huangpu River, Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

Pearl vendor, Dadonghai Beach, Sanya, Hainan Island, China, Asia

Bumboat river taxi and Elgin Bridge, built in 1929, with modern skyscrapers of Raffles Place in downtown Central Business District beyond, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Vietnam awaken dreams workshop for mother-of-pearl inlay art

The Merlion statue, symbol of Singapore, on waterfront, Marina Bay, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Boat Quay Conservation Area bars and restaurants in colourful historic buildings on south bank of River with towering skyscrapers of Raffles Place in downtown Central Business District behind, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Empty sheltered tropical Siloso beach and bay, palm tree shadow on imported sand with man-made island at western end of southern coast, Sentosa Island, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Oriental Pearl Tower and modern buildings on the skyline in Pudong new area on the banks of Huangpu River, Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

The Merlion statue, symbol of Singapore, on waterfront by Fullerton Hotel, Marina Bay, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Skyline, Oriental Pearl Tower, Huangpu River, Bund, Shanghai, China, Asia

French Polynesia, Tuamotu Archipelago, Black Pearl Farm, Rangiroa, Pearls Just Cropped

Vietnam mother of pearl inlay training workshop, phuxuyen

Skyline, Oriental Pearl Tower, Huangpu River, Bund, Shanghai, China, Asia

City skyline, Oriental Pearl Tower, Huangpu River, Shanghai, China, Asia

French Polynesia, Tuamotu Archipelago, Black Pearl Farm, Rangiroa, The Plastic Balls Used For Grafting

French Polynesia, Tuamotu Archipelago, Takapoto At Oll, Pearl Farm On The Lagoon, Palms At Fore

La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. November 11, 2021. Sculpture of a large metal pearl in an oyster shell.

City skyline and Pearl River, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, Asia

French Polynesia, Tuamotu Archipelago, Black Pearl Farm, Non Well Formed Pearls

Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

Vietnam mother of pearl inlay training workshop, phuxuyen

City skyline and Pearl River, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, Asia

Hotel The Pearl, Beqa Lagoon, Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific Islands, Pacific

Pearl Street Mall, Downtown, Boulder, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Pearl wrasse (Anampses cuvier), Hanauma Bay, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific

Black Pearls from Rangiroa, French Polyesia

Mother of Pearl carving. French Polynesia

Mother of Pearl carving. French Polynesia

The Perlan building, designed around five huge water tanks that hold geothermally heated water, Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Grey Top Shell, (Gibbula cineraria), two individuals, pearlescent and sitting on olive green kelp blade, St Abbs, Scotland, UK North Sea

The Perlan building, designed around five huge water tanks that hold geothermally heated water, Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Caucasian woman wearing pearl necklace

Close up of pearl and heart necklace on table

Palms in the beach at Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts luxury resort in motu Tevairoa island, a little islet in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Kayaks in Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts luxury resort in motu Tevairoa island, a little islet in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts luxury resort in motu Tevairoa island, a little islet in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

The amazing area of the southern Milky Way in Carina and Crux, the brightest part of the Milky Way after the galactic core region. At right is the Carina Nebula, with the Southern Pleiades cluster, IC 2602, below it. The Football Cluster, NGC 3532, is at upper left of the Carina Nebula. At centre is the region of Lambda Centauri, with the star cluster NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster, above the emission nebulosity. At left is the Southern Cross, with the dark Coal Sack at bottom left of the Cross, with thin tendrils extending to the right. To the left of Alpha Cruxis at the bottom of the Cross is the star cluster NGC 4609; aboive Alpha is NGC 4649. To the left of Beta Cruxis at the left side of the Cross is the Jewel Box Cluster, NGC 4755.

Pool of Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts luxury resort in motu Tevairoa island, a little islet in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Local woman sellers in Papeete Municipal covered Market, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Tahiti Nui, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts luxury resort in motu Tevairoa island, a little islet in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Beach in Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts luxury resort in motu Tevairoa island, a little islet in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Pearls market in Papeete Tahiti French Polynesia. Tahiti black pearl farming demonstration. Farmer showing black lip oyster to cultivate the precious gem. Cultivation around the islands of French

Havaiki lodge beach and pier in Fakarava. Havaiki-te-araro, Havai'i or Farea atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts luxury resort in motu Tevairoa island, a little islet in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Pearls stall shopping center at Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Red pareo of a turtle outside of a restaurant in Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts luxury resort in motu Tevairoa island, a little islet in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Palms in the beach at Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts luxury resort in motu Tevairoa island, a little islet in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Palms in the beach at Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts luxury resort in motu Tevairoa island, a little islet in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Havaiki lodge beach and pier in Fakarava. Havaiki-te-araro, Havai'i or Farea atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Pearls shopping center at Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

A sculpture with shells on a railing overlooking a tropical lagoon on the island of Fakarava in French Polynesia

Aerial view of Ford Island with Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri, the "Mighty Mo" ship, docked at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii, USA