Pearl is a beautiful and precious stone which comes in lovely colors and different shapes. White pices of this gemstone are famous worldwide and some people think that these items exists in only white color. This misconception is because white color of these pieces is the most used color and so is quite popular among people. However, these pieces comes in exquisite colors; black, white, rose pink, silver and golden and different types including cultured, Tahitian, South Sea, Freshwater and Akoya types. Tahitian pieces are also known as ‘black pearls’. This lovely and luminous gemstone when set in different jewellery articles looks truly fascinating. This jewellery is the choice of many women. Girls prefer jewels of this jewelry for their wedding day, anniversaries, engagements and other formal occasions.
This is also a birthstone of the month of June. It symbolizes nobility and being a birthstone they have the power to bring wealth and longevity to its wearer. Thse are also known as ‘nature’s perfect gems’. This word is derived from a Latin word ‘perula’ which means small pearl. There are different mysteries about this gorgeous gemstone; they are sometimes labeled as tears of mermaid and angles. Persians believed that these are formed when a rainbow meets the earth and are also said to be the outcome of the tears of Adam and Eve and are born out of a lake. This gemstone is also used for medical treatment in some areas like ancient Chinese used to swallow this gemstone to cure fever and eye diseases.
To buy real and genuine pieces you should carefully examine them before buying. To avoid buying fake pieces you can check the authenticity of these stones by rubbing two pieces. If they are smooth then they are not real because real pieces are a little grainy and course. Always examine the pieces under proper and natural light to check their size, color, orient and shape. Like any other stone, these need proper care. Never store these gemstones with other hard stones and jewellery. This jewellery is very versatile and can be worn any time; it is ideal for evening wear, for party wear, it can also be worn at work.
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