Delicate, sophisticated, romantic and frilly necklaces, rings and earrings with pearls - photos of jewelry with this marvelous mineral can be found in every glossy magazine. They adorn the necks, fingers and ears of world celebrities, actresses, singers, wives of politicians and socialites. What kind of creation of nature is this and why is its mother-of-pearl shine so attractive? Let's figure it out: where to get it, how, to whom and when to wear it.
Gifts of the Deep
The origin of round mother-of-pearl pebbles of different colors and shades is a unique creation of nature. There is nothing in the world similar to this extraordinary process: a foreign body, or rather a small piece of a shell, gets inside the mollusk, and, being there for some time, mineralizes and turns into something beautiful - pearls. The extraction of this naturally occurring mineral has been officially banned for more than half a century, so it can only be purchased on the black market or as antique jewelry made before the ban came into force.
Today, pendants, beads, necklaces and earrings with cultured pearls are common. In essence, heis also of natural origin. The only difference is that a particle inside the mollusk is laid not by mother nature, but by a person. The cultivation of this mineral is a very common activity in China and Japan, where the sea and the climate are ideal for this. The production process takes from one to ten years. The colors and sizes of “finished” pearls are dictated by nature itself: they are both very small and quite large, white, pink, black, blue, green, gray and beige. One thing remains unchanged - a unique mother-of-pearl shade and a reflection of light in the shape of a crescent.
Imitation pearls are found all over the world in markets and shops, and attract with their cheapness. It is made of plastic or glass, and the outside is covered with a special paint. "Pearl" is achieved by adding crumbs from shells. Needless to say, the appearance and durability of the use of such artificial jewelry cannot be compared with what is produced by nature itself on the seabed. Sometimes fakes are very professionally made, and not everyone can distinguish them from natural pearls at first glance, so you should not buy pearl earrings from random passers-by or in dubious outlets.
Mineral value
Earrings with pearls have been invariably popular for many centuries. Their descriptions, as well as portraits of ladies of noble birth, whose ears are decorated with this mineral, can befound in private collections and museums in almost all countries of the world. However, it is worth remembering that in past centuries people paid attention not only to aesthetics and beauty, but also to the significance of everything natural that was used in everyday life.
In China, it was believed that pearl represents longevity and holds the secret of eternal youth.
The Mongols considered this mineral a symbol of power, as well as fertility.
For Europeans, pearls were associated with longevity.
Indians today associate these gifts of the deep with family well-being and the sacredness of the bonds of marriage. Perhaps there is something in this? After all, as you know, Indian marriages are the most durable, and divorces are extremely rare. So, maybe, to strengthen or save the family, you should just give your soulmate earrings with black pearls or with white and pink?
And in many countries of the world it is believed that these small beautiful balls will attract good luck and help self-fulfillment.
Both beautiful and great
Reviews of representatives of alternative medicine are unambiguous - in addition to beauty, this mineral can also give he alth. First of all, it is worth noting that it has always been considered feminine, so ladies often wore earrings with pearls in order to normalize the menstrual cycle and strengthen women's he alth. Such decorations affect the condition of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys. In addition, they say that this mineral is able to lower blood pressure, so it must be worn by hypertensive patients to maintain a goodwell-being.
Hinduists refer pearls to the upper chakras - to the parietal region, and believe that it has a very beneficial effect on the brain.
Traditional medicine, as you know, does not really trust the healing properties of natural materials. However, some modern psychologists agree that jewelry, especially earrings, with white pearls can calm, pacify and give peace of mind.
All ages are submissive
For a long time jewelry made of precious metals and with rare natural minerals was available only to the elite. Today, almost every woman has pendants, earrings and rings purchased in jewelry stores or received as a gift. Jewelry with pearls can also be found in many jewelry boxes. It is undeservedly considered that this mineral is suitable for ladies exclusively of middle and older age. In fact, medium-sized earrings and delicate pendants will perfectly emphasize the youth of their happy owner. So, as they say, all ages are submissive to pearls. In this matter, it is important to choose the right frame - according to age and in accordance with the style. So if you got old-fashioned ladies' earrings from your grandmother, but the pearls in them are very beautiful, do not despair. You just need to contact a good jeweler and change the frame. Can't buy gold? It's not a problem either! Pearls will look great in silver edging.
For all occasions
In the arsenal of eachthe fair sex must have earrings with pearls. Photos of models from fashion magazines will always tell you about trends, but the mineral itself never goes out of style. In this matter, the main thing is to choose the right frame. First of all, it is worth deciding for what occasions the jewelry is purchased.
Massive, long earrings (or "chandeliers") are suitable for social events and parties. Will look good with an evening dress. May be appropriate for light parties and cocktail dresses, if the frame is correctly chosen and matches the whole look.
Studs and studs are perfect for everyday wear. Properly selected and discreet frames will perfectly combine black pearl earrings with a business suit or casual dress.
Dangling or droplets, made of white, red or yellow gold, as well as complemented by a diamond scattering, will become a decoration for special and solemn occasions.
Where can I get it?
To buy jewelry made of precious metals, decorated with rare natural minerals, in principle, it is better in jewelry stores. It can be both salons and Internet pages. The main thing is that the seller can present documents confirming the authenticity and has a good reputation. There are shops that have a large selection of various jewelry, and there are those whose narrow specialization is exclusively pearl earrings. Reading customer reviews will also not be superfluous. Negative ones should alert, but positive ones,especially if there are a lot of them, they will help you decide on the choice of the seller.
