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Our blog posts will discuss some knowledge you need to know if you want to purchase jewelry which will fit your needs the best, including how to care for your pearls. Check our blog several times throughout the month for new information. Of course we love your questions so feel free to contact us.
A quick “pearl” from History: Cleopatra dissolved a single pearl in a glass of wine to win a bet with Marc Anthony that she could consume the wealth of the nation at one meal.
In case you wondered: Nearly all pearls sold are “Cultured Pearls”, and yes they are real pearls. The ONLY difference between a “Natural” or “Cultured” pearl is humans sped up a natural process by adding something to an oyster. The correct way to differenciate the two, is to x-ray the pearl.
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Pearls make an incredible gift for wedding anniversaries (very common in June!), birthdays, and even graduation gifts for special daughters! Take a peek HERE at some of my jewelry containing pearls. And remember, we can always make custom pieces!
PS Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there!
The Healing Power of Pearls
Pearls are known for their natural beauty and are often are associated with the “Circle of Life”. Many say that the pearl can help balance an individual’s body and hormone levels in alignment with lunar cycles. Others have claimed that pearls can be used to help find and foster the growth of love. Pearls are also known to have a great healing power. Many gem therapists believe that pearls strengthen the nerves, adrenal glands, spleen and muscular system, in addition to being helpful with stomach ulcers and calcium deficiencies. They support the intestinal tract and aid in the digestion process. They also have been known to reduce fevers and headaches as well as adding life and strength to the eyes. Pearls are well known to have a soothing affect on people, lift one’s mood, and reduce over-sensitivity. Traditionally they are representative of purity, innocence, integrity, wisdom, sincerity, faith, charity, spirituality and fertility. Over the years, pearls and pearl jewelry have become the icon for purity, innocence and modesty.
Pearls can also play a significant role in fertility. You may recall hearing that the oyster just happens to be nature's finest aphrodisiac. It is said that this it is not a “wive's tale” and considering that the pearl is a product of the oyster it gives the “aphrodisiac” rumor a bit more merit. The magical properties of the pearl bring the wonderful gifts patience, protection and love. And these are all properties that are important to the pearl's finest magic - fertility! Legend has it that pearls are so closely related to fertility because of the time and patience that it takes for one oyster to produce just one pearl, much like the time and patience it takes to create and raise one beautiful baby to adulthood. Although pearls were symbols of purity and innocence, in mythology they were worn by Aphrodite and Venus, the goddesses of beauty, love, and sexual desires. The Romans also wore pearls for their medicinal and protective qualities. In China they symbolize wisdom, immortality and light. In India, not only are pearls revered for the strength of the human body, but also for peace of the mind and an inner strength of the soul. In Tibet they were linked with the moon and were worn to enhance fertility. And last but most certainly not least, throughout all history, pearls have been worn as a symbol of great wealth and power.
This information courtesty of the website Pearlstop.com.
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