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This Wall Street Journal piece about the resurgence of pearls is a surprisingly thrilling read. For example, did you know that Pierre Cartier traded a pearl necklace for the Fifth Avenue mansion that now houses a Cartier store? Or that Tiffany's is re-releasing a '20s necklace to tie in with the upcoming Great Gatsby remake? [WSJ]