Natural Pearl

Natural Pearl Gemstone

Pearl is one of the oldest, most desired and most spectacular gemstones in the world. Formed differently to most gems, Pearl is an organic creation found in the sea, a natural phenomena that actually occurs as part of the defense mechanism of a mollusc shell. Coming in all shapes, sizes and colors, Pearl has shown itself to be remarkably versatile when it comes to jewelry design, and has a fascinating and rich history built up over thousands and thousands of years. Here, we delve a little deeper into the story of this most classic of gemstones.

Natural Pearls are rare to come across and seldom used in jewelry. Unless explicitly called “Natural Pearl,” buyers should assume that a Pearl is cultured. When used in jewelry, natural Pearls are almost always used in single-Pearl jewelry pieces. Natural Pearls are expensive due to their rare occurrence and limited availability. Antique Pearl jewelry can also be very valuable because of its authentic designation and historical significance as being natural.

Pearls are typically most valuable when in a perfect round shape. Other significant value factors include luster, color, surface quality, size, and nacre thickness. If the Pearls are strung on a strand, they need to be expertly matched so that the Pearls look consistent. This takes the trained eye of a Pearl professional and can also affect the value of a strand of Pearls. Although Pearls are typically round, they can also be dropped shaped, baroque, semi-round, or free-form. Many of the more freely shaped Pearls are used for pendants or rings that accentuate the unique shape.

Pearls are among the most popular gemstones and have been used since antiquity. All colors and types of Pearl are used as gemstones, and they are especially popular as necklaces. Pearls are also extensively used as bracelets, and can also be the center stone in rings, earrings, and pendants. Pendants are often made of non-rounded Pearls such a baroque-shaped Pearls.
Pearl is the birthstone of June.

Pearls are commonly dyed to give them a more valuable color and increase their overtone. The most prevalent colors they are dyed are black and dark blue. Imitation Pearls are very easily created and are widely available. They are often sold as inexpensive jewelry pieces, but their quality and iridescence are usually lacking when compared to natural Pearls. They can usually be easily distinguished both by x-ray and microscope, and experts can even determine their difference by just look and feel.

Most Saltwater Pearl culturing takes place in the Indian and South Pacific Oceans. Pearls are primarily cultured in China, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Burma (Myanmar) Australia, and in French Polynesia (especially Tahiti). Freshwater Pearls are cultured primarily in China and Japan and in several states in the U.S.

Benefits of wearing pearl.

Pearl is used to remove the evil effects of moon and in turn it strengthens the mind force and increases the good sleep. Pearl is very useful for ladies as it increases the their beauty and facial luster. It develops good harmony between husband and wife. Pearl in combination with Rudraksha helps to solve problems related to depression and pessimism. It inspires love and faith between the two partners.