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Pearl Properties and other
information
Hardness - Pearl
has a hardness of 3.5-4
Specific Gravity -
2.65-2.78
Countries Pearl is Found - Natural
Pearls are harvested from Red Sea, Gulf of Manaar, and the Persian Gulf.
The coasts of Australia and Polynesia produce mostly cultured pearls. Fresh
water pearls are found in the rivers of Austria, France, Scotland, Ireland, and
the USA (Florida, Mississippi River, California, Delaware)
Birthstone Months - Modern
and Ayurvedic birthstone of June and Mystical birthstone of November.
Anniversary Months -
Pearl is the anniversary gemstone for
the 12th and 30th year of marriage. Fresh water pearl is the anniversary
birthstone of 1st year of marriage.
Star Stone Months -
Pearl is the Star Stone of Gemini, Cancer and Lucky charm of Sagittarius.
Care and Treatment - Pearl
are very soft and less durable. They are highly sensitive to dryness, acids and
humidity. Never wear pearl jewelry while doing hard work such as cleaning,
washing, or cooking as detergents, bleaches and vinegar will react with pearl.
Never use ultrasonic jewelry cleaner to clean your pearl jewelry. Since pearls
are very soft never use brush or scouring pads to clean pearl jewelry. It is
easily susceptible to scratches Always remember to remove your pearl jewelry
while make-up, cosmetics, perfume and hair spray spoils the natural beauty of
pearls. Always clean the pearl jewelry with dry soft cloth. Keep the pearl
jewelry flat on a soft cloth without rubbing with other jewels. Never use
plastic bags to store pearl jewelry, as moisture may cause damage to them.
Always dry the pearl jewelry properly by putting them flat in a absorbent cloth
before you lock them in a safe. Never hang your pearl jewelry.
Guide for Shopping - Luster
is the important criteria to consider while you buy pearl jewelry. A good pearl
will be bright and not dull. Too white, chalky or dull color indicate poor
quality pearls. The quality of the pearls are designated as AAA, AA, A+ and A
depending upon the degree of luster. The basic color of pearl is white or cream.
Pearls are also available in black, pink, cream, blue, gold and grey colors.
White and pink pearls are of high demand among different types of pearls.
Another factor to consider while buying pearl jewelry is the shape of pearls.
Round shaped pearls are of high value. You will also get baroque pearls of
irregular distorted shapes. People usually select pearls with silver overtones.
Overtone is the color that overlie the body color of pearls. You can get pearls
of white and pink overtone.
Healing Powers - Pearls
are the symbol of love, purity and innocence. Pearls help in healing stomach
disorders such as stomach ulcers. They also stimulate digestion. Pearls are also
used to cure eye problems. he
healing power of Pearl is different for different types of Pearl, general Pearl
jewelry is worn to help transmutation. It helps the emotion of acceptance. Pearl
jewelry is used to cure all stomach problems. Botswana Pearl is used for
high-pressure oxygen therapy. Fire Pearl is considered as the master healer of
fiery personality, it provides a balanced and healthy expression to reduce
temper. It is also treated as a sexual and heart chakra binder. Moss Pearl has
the unique power to treat mental priorities. It balances blood sugar level.
Farmers used Pearl for better agriculture results.
Pearl Rings, Earrings, and Jewelry
Pearl History
Pearl is considered as the symbol of unblemished perfection. Ancients
believed pearl to be a symbol of the moon and has magical powers. In classical
Rome, pearl was allowed to be worn by the persons above certain rank. 'Pearl'
the Latin word means 'unique', attesting to the fact that no two pearls can be
similar. The color and elegance of pearl symbolizes purity and innocence hence
it is considered as ideal wedding gift. For Hindus, piercing undrilled pearl is
a part of there wedding ceremony.
In Spanish, French, and Italian the word 'margarita' means pearl. The name
'pearl' became famous during the fourteenth century. Further it became famous as
modern jewelry. Pearls are widely used as pearl jewelry and are embroidered in
luxury clothing.
During the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries most of the European countries
had many rules regarding the pearl jewelry. Some people, namely lawyers,
teachers are not allowed to wear chains of pearls. Legend from India says that
the Hindu god Lord Krishna discovered pearl when he plucked one from the sea. He
presented it to his daughter Pandala on her wedding day. China also have long
recorded history about Pearls, which is depicted in the book Shu King. Roman's
had special fascination about pearls they used them to decorate their gowns,
sofa etc. Caligula made a horse consul decorated with pearls.
An interesting story about pearls in the literature is that, to convince Rome
about the heritage and wealth that Egypt possessed was put in a conquest.
Cleopatra wagered Marc Antony that she will give him the most expensive dinner
in history. For the dinner Cleopatra sat with an empty plate and a goblet of
wine. She crushed large pearl of earrings, dissolved in the wine and drunk it.
Marc Antony was astonished and declined that dinner as 'the matching pearl' and
admitted that Cleopatra won her challenge.
Pearl jewelry such as pearl pendants, earrings, chains, bracelets are greatly
appreciated by everybody. The unique luster and grace of pearl jewelry is
greatly accepted as wedding jewelry. Pearl pendants, rings and chains goes well
with every costume. The luxury and simplicity of pearl jewelry are the most
attractive features.
How to Buy a Pearl
There are four different types of pearls. Freshwater pearls, Akoya pearls,
Tahitian Pearls and South Sea pearls. Freshwater pearls or cultured pearls are
cheaper when compared with others. The distinguishing property of pearls are
luster, color and roundness. The most popular pearls are Akoya pearls. Quality
of Pearls are judged by its luster, nacre thickness, surface texture, color,
shape, size and matching. Nacre is coating that oyster forms around the pearl.
Thin coating won't last long. Pearls should have a minimum thickness of 0.4mm
nacre thickness to last lifetime. The thickness of the nacre is determined
through x-ray. A gemologist easily determines the nacre thickness by looking at
the drill hole of a pearl. Thick nacre pearls will have high luster. Cultured
pearls usually have dull luster.
Pearls are available in white, cream, golden, gray, black, blue, green and
pink in color. Pearls are selected based on the color of the skin. Overtone is
another property that is taken care off while buying pearls. (Overtone is the
color of pearl that overlie the body color of pearl).
Shape of the pearl: Pearls are available in different shapes such as round,
baroque, button, tear drop, and semi round. Round pearls are more desirable.
Matching pearls refers to the distinguishing properties of pearls for a strand
of pearls. AAA grade pears are excellent to have good matching.
It is better to compare the price of the pearl with other jewelry shop and
retailers for the same quality of Pearl. Basic information of about pearl will
help you in buying good pearl.
Care
Pearl is an organic gem so it requires special care when compared with
others. It is easily subjected to deterioration with contact from chemicals,
perfumes, cosmetics, chlorine, oil, and others. Always clean your pearl jewelry
with a dry cloth before you store them safely. Never store your pearl jewelry
when it is wet, as moisture reacts with the pearl and looses its natural luster.
Never clean pearl jewelry using ultrasonic cleaners. Pearls are very soft so
never use rough or abrasive cleaners to rub pearl jewelry. Always keep your
pearls in a separate cloth pouch to safe guard from scratches due to contact
with other jewels. Never wear pearl jewelry during heavy work.
These simple cares helps you own your jewelry in the same shine and luster
for many years.
Colors of Pearl: - Pearl is available in various colors such as white,
cream, golden, gray, black, blue, green and pink. Today many pearls are dyed to
produce many shades of colors never seen before.
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