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Pearls are always a perfect gift--especially for a woman whose birthday is in June (it's her birthstone). But before you buy, take note. When the devastating SARS epidemic swept across China--producer of the vast majority of the world's freshwater pearls--it not only stopped pearl buyers from visiting the country, it also kept Chinese wholesalers and retailers from attending trade shows where they sell their pearls to Western buyers. The result? Global pearl stocks could ...