Pearls of Wisdom
UNVEILING THE LUSTROUS LEGENDS AND FASCINATING FACTS OF NATURE’S GEMS
Few gemstones possess the timeless allure and storied history of pearls. Revered across cultures and eras, pearls are a symbol of purity, wisdom, and elegance. Their unique formation within the depths of the ocean gives them an unparalleled mystique, while their radiant luster captivates the eye and heart alike.
Today, pearls are everywhere, embraced by everyone from Usher and Harry Styles to Rihanna and Michele Obama in clever and reimagined modern designs offered in fine and fashion jewelry collections. Seamlessly blending classic sophistication with contemporary design, pearls enchant and inspire, crossing gender lines and categories to find their way into legacy and heirloom pieces as well as fun mix and match stacks of faux-fine necklaces, bracelets and rings.
PEARL FACTS:
• Pearls are the only gemstones created by living organisms. They form inside the shell of certain mollusks as a defense mechanism against irritants like a grain of sand.
• Throughout history, pearls have been prized for their beauty and rarity. Once considered the most valuable gem, they were often reserved for royalty and the wealthy.
• The earliest evidence of humans using pearls goes back to 5000s BC.
• There are several types of pearls, including natural, cultured, freshwater, and saltwater. Each type has distinct characteristics, and cultured pearls, especially those from oysters, are the variety most commonly found in jewelry today.
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