Iridescence of mother-of-pearl, complemented by precious stones and set in precious metals - that's what pearl rings are. Jewelers from all over the world praise the treasure of the seas. After all, it is the most unpretentious material used to create products that enchant at first sight.
Myths about the origin of pearls
The first people who were blessed by nature and sent down their gift were the inhabitants of Ancient China. It was they who gave the name to the mother-of-pearl ball - "zhen-gzhu", which means "pearl" in translation. In the popular belief of the ancient world, there were two myths about the appearance of "natural stone". According to the first belief, when the full moon shone in the sky, the light emanating from it penetrated into the depths of the sea. The bewitched mollusks opened their shells and caught each ray, turning it into smaller copies of the luminary.
The second legend is about dragons. Mythical creatures, having risen into the sky, staged a bloody massacre. Clouds darkened, thunder shook the earth, and flashes of lightning illuminated the warlike reptiles. Suddenly it began to rain, but not water spilled onto the ground. Pearls fell from heaven.
From the depthsseas into the hands of jewelers
Pearl rings are very diverse - from strict classic, encrusted with diamonds or cubic zirkonia, to outrageous, in the form of shells or flowers. But the main role in the whole decoration is played by the appearance of the mother-of-pearl grain and its origin.
So, the most valuable are the sea pearls of Akoya. Their spherical shape and iridescent iridescence are highly valued by most aesthetes. The thinnest shell of an uncolored mineral is white, blue with a silver sheen and cream.
The pearls mined in the South Seas are no less beautiful. These pearls are more versatile thanks to a wide palette of shades:
- champagne golden;
- grey like storm clouds;
- chocolate;
- sky blue with a dash of silver.
By the way, this beauty is created by a mollusk weighing more than 4 kg.
But black pearls are considered the kings among all stones of natural origin. Tahitian pearls are of the highest standard, they are larger than their counterparts and are valued by jewelers for their perfect round shapes. But it is the color of the minerals that causes genuine admiration. It can be:
- purple;
- dark green, almost marsh;
- blue;
- chocolate;
- silver grey.
It is sometimes very difficult for craftsmen to pick up grains of the same shades. That is why pearl rings complete with earrings are shamelessly expensive.
Sphere in solar metal
Cultivation of mother-of-pearl minerals artificially made it possible to implement the most daring ideas of craftsmen-jewelers. Even irregularly shaped pearls have gained acceptance as they are an excellent material for creating designer jewelry.
Manufacturers offer to adorn women's fingers with a white gold ring encrusted with diamonds with an unusual pinkish pearl emblazoned in the center. And a noble metal panther holding a pearl framed with royal gems in its paws will be a great addition to an evening outfit.
A gold ring with pearls does not have to be ornate and catchy. Restrained yet sophisticated pieces with white or cream minerals, encased in yellow metal, are ideal for business suits and dresses in flowing fabrics.
Cold glow and miniature moons
A silver ring with pearls is more modest, but the cold of the metal allows you to decorate products with stones of blue, blue or purple hues, which is often not typical of gold jewelry. What can please jewelers?
- Streamlined white pearls with butterflies or crowns complemented by small cubic zirconias.
- Simple pieces with a few mother-of-pearl minerals.
- Rings in the form of bowls with a central element - a blue ball.
- Metal shells or corals with sapphires, amethysts, diamonds and black pearls.
But the rarest combinations are pink pearls set in silver. To create an interesting piece of jewelery that harmoniously combines the soft colors of the spheres and the cold metallic sheen, jewelers complement the products with gems of various shades.
The only drawback of jewelry is the darkening of the metal and the fragility of the mineral. To prolong the life of the ring, it is necessary to carefully care for it.
Caring for a marine gift
Organic stones are short-lived - that's a fact. They may fade, flake, or dry out. So that your pearl rings do not lose their natural luster, you must follow simple rules:
- store products in a dark place with normal humidity;
- pearls need to breathe so don't wrap them in polyethylene;
- so that the mineral does not scratch, it must be kept in a box with soft upholstery, separately from other products;
- Do not expose stones to chemicals (deodorants, varnishes, dishwashing detergents, etc.).
In addition, pearls should be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth after each wear. If the jewelry has been lying in the jewelry chest for a long time, then it must be refreshed. The product must be dipped in lightly s alted water at room temperature for a couple of minutes. Then dry on a towel. You can also clean the pearls with a cotton pad with olive oil, and remove the excess with a napkin.
But the main thing is to wear a jewel. It doesn't matter if it's a ring with black pearls or a necklace with natural white stones - marinethe mineral loves contact with the skin, and each sphere in the jewelry begins to glow from the inside, as if a small star is hidden under layers of mother-of-pearl.
