Pearl
Pearl is one of the birthstones for the month of June, zodiac sign of Gemini (May 21 - June 20) as well as the 3rd and 30th wedding anniversary gemstone. It's one of the oldest known gems, and for many centuries it was considered the most valuable. Unlike most gems, pearl is an organic matter derived from living creatures - oysters and mollusks.
Pearls have an amazing history as they have been worn for thousands of years. A fragment of the oldest known pearl jewellery, found in the sarcophagus of a Persian princess who died in 520 BC, is displayed in the Louvre museum in Paris. To the ancients, pearls were a symbol of the moon and had magical powers. They also found favour with Julius Caesar, and it is said Cleopatra dissolved a pearl in wine and drank it to prove her love to Marc Antony.
Over time, the pearl has become the symbol of purity and innocence and became a popular wedding gift and is worn by many brides at weddings. It's also one of the most beautiful, classic and popular gems of all time.
A few words about the mother of pear which is also called “nacre.” Shellfish and mollusks excrete it when they are exposed to a parasite or a foreign body introduced into a shell. It is noted for its shine and iridescence, and its coating on shells is called mother of pearl. In some situations, production of nacre is induced or cultured by introducing a foreign body to a shellfish. This is the case with cultured pearls, where the formation of pearls is accelerated by placing small foreign shell bits in oysters. It essentially “cultures” the production of nacre, resulting in valuable and iridescent pearls.
Learn more about Pearls: 15 Fascinating Facts about Pearls
Our jewellery designs handcrafted with pearl:
Pearls & Shells |
Pearl Butterfly
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Winter Wonderland
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Champagne Pearl Rose
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Pearl Iris
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Silver Pearl Flower
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