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Peter Bevan

Best pearl necklaces for men and where to buy them

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Pearls have long had their place in jewellery history.

From ancient Chinese emperors receiving them as gifts, to Julius Caesar decreeing that they were to be worn exclusively by the ruling classes in Rome, the precious stones have deep roots that extend to the modern day royal family but the earliest traces of the gems date back nearly 2,500 years to 420BC.

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