The Pearl - Inseparable Part of Jewelry

It resembles a still full moon in the black velvet of the sky.

One can admire it for ages. It melts away a bit if you cast a long glance at it. One, who has no doubts in the power of the pearl, is ready to give the last for it. This power bears resemblance to love passion. And, therefore, the power of the pearl over the mankind is eternal.

The most ancient testimonial of the existence of the pearl is the Schumer tablet that dates back to 2300 B. C., where the pearl is called in quite a curious way - "the fish eye". The Arabian tale states that pearl was born by the dew that got into the shell. Since the times immemorial and up to the present days the most famous and valuable pearl has been found. The Ancient Greeks called this bay "Tilos", which means "pearl". According to the Schumers, Bahrain was the country of the pearl. This name is used up to the present days.

Pearl has become an inseparable part of jewelry art throughout the world. Purely human qualities - innocence and purity - are ascribed to pearl by a vast number of peoples.

Practice shows that different countries have their own preferences as far as the color of the gem is concerned. Thus, Russia is very much in favor of white pearl. Africans and Arabians have always preferred yellowish and gold, Europe tends to like white and pink pearl, Asia - bluish and silver-colored pearl. src="http://gem-fashion.com/article-img/image002.jpg" align=left>

Black pearl is the top of perfection. It does not need either any special processing, or it requires to be given a new shape. Whether it is pear-shaped or round or "button" shaped - it is gorgeous as it is.

Sometimes, jewelers purposefully paint white pearls to create a special effect. However, though of a high-class, it is still just a counterfeit. The very genuine pearl is born on the Tahiti. If you have never been to the Tahiti and held your glance at the pearl, you’ll feel the beauty of the tropical night, unfamiliar smell, quiet splash of waves, rustles.

Unfamiliar islands, dangerous but exciting adventures… Your childhood dream may come true at least for a moment, when you feel a cool pearl is getting warmer on your chest, fusing with the heat of your body.

A black pearl is the creation of Nature. Its shape and color is unique and can never be repeated. That is why it is so hard to make a necklace from the black pearl. Thousands and thousands of pearls run through fingers of a jeweler before the creation of a unique necklace. The demands are ever so rigorous. Every single pearl in a necklace is to be round with the diameter not less than 12mm, and, undoubtedly, be an ideal color match for its neighbors on a string. Sometimes, such a necklace costs a fortune, as many years may pass before the birth of such a miracle. Not every jeweler is lucky enough to create this wonderful masterpiece. Nature gives birth to a very small number of ideal black pearls.

Naturally, it is much easier to make pendants and rings. Though the jewelers’ fantasy is boundless. They can create a real masterpiece just from one single pearl. Black pearl, just as white one does, is an ideal match for any gem and metal. But in contrast to the white-pearl items, the black pearl is the king in any circumstances. It doesn’t just contribute to the whole ensemble, the black pearl always plays the first part. And, naturally, black pearl jewelry is always extravagant. It can make you bright, unique, unforgettable. Along with this, there’s a risk to make you appear a woman you are not really is, whose qualities are alien to you. Indubitably, for any woman the black pearl is the search of her inner world, a witches’ nectar, discovery of a mysterious deserted island in the ocean of her soul. Well, let’s set out on our journey…

Necklaces

Black-pearl necklaces can be of a traditional length. When a central pearl is exactly in place of the pharyngeal recess, the necklace is called "choker". The "princess" necklace usually reaches 50 cm (20 inches) and especially suits plump women, trying to make their neck appear a bit slimmer and graceful. Further, the necklace of 66 cm (26 inches) length has a bizarre name "matinee". It can be worn as a bracelet or with the help of two invisible locks can be turned into a short necklace. Finally, the "opera" necklace. It should be twice as long as the "choker". In the end, "cord" necklace. It can have any length.

Pearl is the symbol of summer, as it is considered to be the season to wear pearl jewelry. Pearl is a strictly women’s gem. However, men don’t mind adorning themselves with the warm and quiet pearl radiance. Fortunately, in a modest and unobtrusive manner, somewhere on the cufflinks or a tie-pin. Such gentlemen won’t stay without ladies’ attention as pearl attracts glances better than any love-potion. But don’t go to extremes. According to the oriental popular belief, men preferring pearl will never be happy. The pearl radiance weakens the steadiness of the man’s character while girls become gentle and tender, they marry soon and make good mothers and wives. For men we would recommend wearing something simple, yet of high quality, preferably made of precious metals, such as gold or silver chains, or leather Italian bracelets.

Pearls and Superstition

When being superstitious, you should never gift pearl for one’s wedding - it brings tears. For any other occasion it’s excellent. If you are afraid of the evil eye - blue pearls is the very prevention. Stick a pearl at your threshold against the misfortunes. Pearl is the excellent doctor. It can relief the fever, inflammation, treats jaundice, female illnesses, has positive effect against eczema, diabetes, removes somnambulism, epilepsy, melancholy. Cleopatra saved herself against migraine with the help of the pearl powder. Some Hollywood celebrities use this horribly expensive powder as the rejuvenating elixir. The recipe is "simple": just dissolve a portion of grated pearls (the amount should be prescribed by the doctor) in a glass of water and take inside.

Shopping for Pearl Jewelry

How to find out in a shop what kind of pearls are used in jewelry, where is it from? Nothing can be easier. Freshwater river pearl is always brighter. It can be green-brown, bright orange, lavender. Freshwater pearl is always smaller than the sea one and in most cases has an irregular fantasy shape. The warm sea pearl called "akoya", the black one included, is the most expensive and has the highest quality. It is round, big, shining and marvelously beautiful. Its price depends on color. Pink-white is the costliest, it’s a rare pearl. The cheapest one is yellow-white and pale-yellow.

The pearl of the irregular shapes, called "barocco" is often used in earrings, rings and brooches. While choosing something like that, get based on the author’s idea, his conception. And again, this style is not for classics-loving people, it can appear too much extravagant.

Surely, the pearl necklace is in the league of its own. Here, make sure that pearls change evenly in their size from edges to the center. The most important factor for the pearl is the width of the pearl layer and the uniformity of the shine, reflecting the light.

The Cultured Pearl

The cultured pearl does not differ in its nature from the natural one. But, sometimes, the quality is lower. Craftsmen can improve it, e.g. change its color. The cultured pearl is also born in the shell. However, for a very long time the scientists have been trying to work out how to make the process of cultivation quicker and more effective. The genetic engineering has given a helping hand. A German scientist grows the pearls in his garden. According to his views, the conditions and process that happen in a shell are much alike to those within a pea. He is said to be successful in his experiments. The pea gives birth to the pearl… of the green color. Now the German is doing his best to grow the white one.