How the pearl craze started?

Pearl is considered as the "oldest gem" and called as the "queen of the gems". People also called it as a "priceless treasure" because it is so special at all time and it is the gems that every woman right to possess. It is a valuable treasure because of it's simplicity, classy, stunning looks and can be a jewelry for all generation. We take pride of pearl jewelry including pearl earrings, necklaces and bracelets because you will know that you need to hand down.

In the recent time , pearls signified purity and loyalty to the marital bed. According to Greek god Hymen as the god of marriage and holding a strand of pearls. It represent the marital bond between Eros (heart) and Psyche (mind).

Pearl craze is popular to the Romans were popular at that time and called as gem of the sea. Pearl craze reached its zenith during the first century BC when upper class Roman women wore their pearls to bed so they could be reminded of their wealth immediately upon awakening.

The first “pearl craze” occurred during the Roman Empire at the time of Julius Cesar. Their value was so high that just one pearl could fund an entire war!


The second “pearl craze” occurred during the Renaissance. Spanish royalty became wealthy from pearls found in the Americas by explorers.

The third “pearl craze” occurred in the U.S. and Paris in the 1920's. Josephine Baker and Theda Bara are two popular celebrities who helped make pearls a most treasured fashion jewelry accessory.

The fourth “pearl craze” is right now! For the last ten years pearls of all varieties have been selling in record numbers. Pearls today are popular with birthdays , weddings, anniversaries
and all type of occasions. Pearls are associated with class and elegance on formal occasions matched with pearl studs, rings, bracelets, and necklaces.

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18K White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring

This round South Sea Pearl pearl ring would reveal your classic beauty and could perfect for you. It is surrounded by dazzling diamond and set in lustrous white gold and diamonds, the soft glow of the white freshwater pearl glistens brightly.

Pearl Gemstone : Symbolizes love, success and happiness

Pearls is a classic piece of jewelry that is formed in shellfish and that could be found from the Red Sea, Gulf of Manaar and the Persian Gulf.

Pearls is referred to us as "Queen of the Gems". From the ancient Greek, they believed that wearing pearl would promote marital bliss. Pearls could belong to the moon and the zodiac sign "Cancer". Pearl gemstone have inspired the scientist to provide with a large number of cultured pearls. Pearl gemstone has decreased its price in the market and has acquired popularity in the society.

Pearls could be the nicest gifts one can give and help improved self worth. They often symbolizes happy marriage and in many countries are used as a wedding gift. It pacifies passion and mental inconsistency and strengthens the heart. It brings luster brightness on the human face.

Physical Properties

Color	white, brown, silver, cream, black or pink
Hardness	3

Planet: Moon
Indian Name: Moti
Other Names: Mukta, Sasi-ratna, Gem of the moon, Taraka, Falling star, Jiva-ratna, Gem of the intellect.
Sign: Cancer
Hardness: 3.5 - 4 on Mohs scale
Element: Water
Cosmic Color: Orange

Pearls

Modern and Ayurvedic Birthstone -June
Mystical Birthstone -November
Birthstone -Gemini (May 21-Jun 20)
Birthstone -Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22):
Lucky Charm -Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)

Anniversary gemstone for 1st year of marriage- Fresh Water Pearl

Anniversary gemstone for the 12th and 30th year of marriage-Pearl