Pearls are one of the three birthstones for June, and are the only gemstone made by living creatures in both fresh and salt water.
Mollusks produce pearls by depositing layers of calcium carbonate around microscopic irritants that get lodged in their shells, such as a grain of sand.
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Pearls symbolize purity and innocence, which is why it’s tradition for a bride to wear pearls on her wedding day. Besides being one of three birthstones for June, it is frequently gifted on 1st, 3rd, 12th and 30th wedding anniversaries.
It also symbolizes wisdom, and offers protection and security. Pearls are know for their calming and balancing effects, and will ground and center you no matter how much chaos life throws at you. It will stabilize your moods and relieve feelings of tension, anxiety, and nervousness.
Pearls have a multitude of physical healing properties. They have been used throughout history to help treat the digestive tract, muscular systems and skin ailments such as rosacea and acne.
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Timeless in their beauty, pearls are the oldest known gemstones, and for centuries were also considered the most valuable. Since natural pearls were so rare throughout history, only the richest could afford them.
Ancient Egyptians were often buried with their prized pearls, and during the Byzantine Empire, only the emperor was allowed to wear these treasured gemstones. Tudor England was known as the Pearl Age because of the stone’s popularity with the upper class. Royals were often shown in portraits wearing pearl jewelry and clothing adorned with pearls.
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The finest pearls have a reflective luster, making them appear creamy white with an iridescent sheen that casts a rainbow of hues. Since the 1920s, cultured pearls have almost completely replaced natural pearls in the market, making this classic gemstone more accessible and affordable for nearly any budget.
The Pearl is the perfect stone for you if you’re looking for a gemstone that will look beautiful and elegant and give you many healing properties.