Pearl Jewellry

Pearl jewelry are not only elegant and appealing to the eye,they are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection and luck. Pearls are thought to give wisdom through experience, to quicken the laws of karma and to cement engagements and love relationships.

There are many types of pearls:

Natural Pearls are pearls that are formed without human interference.

Cultured pearls are made when a foreign substance is intentionally inserted into a living oyster. This method was first used in 1893.

Baroque pearls are those with irregular shapes.

Biwa pearls are irregular shaped pearls which forms in the freshwater of Lake Biwa, Japan.

Blister pearls are pearls which grow attached to the inside of the shell.

Fresh water pearls are formed in freshwater and resemble puffed rice.

Seed pearls are small, tiny pearls used in Victorian jewellry and sewn on clothing.

Pearls vary in color and range from white to different shades of white and pink. There are also gray and black pearls which can be matched with your dress.

Each coloration depends on the the type of mollusk and the water where the mollusk lived. Because the nacres is organic, pearls are very sensitive to extreme heat, acids, dryness and humidity. Care should be taken when storing them.

When you think of pearls the immediate color that comes to mind is white pearls. But it is not uncommon to find black pearls as well as illustrated in the above picture.

The Perfect Pair

There’s nothing more fun than dressing up. I feel so fortunate to be a girl because I can wear fancy dresses, put on makeup and don jewelry. Having the perfect outfit for any occasion is great, but there’s nothing better than having a nice pair of earrings to go with it.

The other night I was slated to attend a charity ball. I had bought the perfect ball gown. It was baby pink with snazzy silver fringe hanging from the skirt. My roommate had the perfect pair of pearl earrings to go with it. My outfit was amazing and I had a great time.

PROSPERITY

Like the blue Aquamarine, Emerald is also a beryl but of a green color. Its green color comes from trace amounts of chromium and iron found in it. Green signifies prosperity and abundance. Emeralds are energizing and help you grow both spiritually and mentally. They have long been known for their restorative powers and believed to promote healing and deepen love and commitment.

Generally, there are nine primary or main birthstones - one each for the nine planets and luminaries - as per Indian astrology. They are ruby, pearl, coral, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, blue sapphire, ‘gomed’ and cat’s eye for sun, moon, mars, mercury, jupiter, venus, saturn, rahu and ketu respectively.

When and for how long should one wear a birthstone? Opinions differ. Some astrologers prescribe permanent wearing of a birthstone based on the birth chart or birth horoscope while some suggest wearing different birthstones in tune with the operating ‘dasa’ and transit influences. Sometimes, more than one birthstone is prescribed to offset the malefic effects of more than one planet or luminary.

Emeralds make an ideal birthday present for those born in May as it is their birthstone. Emeralds also represent the 55th year of marriage union, celebrate with a yellow gold diamond and emerald ring to mark the occasion. Find an assortment of fine gemstone and gold jewellry here.

Pearls and Gems

Pearls when combined with Gems make a combination of elegance and glamor. That is what I thought when I went for a party the other night and saw all these beautiful women adorned with gold jewellry studded with pearls and gems that complemented their graceful looking saris with elegance and glamor.

It is the tradition of Indian women to wear beautiful jewellry especially after they are married. They never tire of buying jewellry and consider it an investment of their wealth. And when they get together for any kind of festival or celebration it gives them great joy to take out their collection of jewellry and find a set that will match their dress. So when you go to any of the gatherings during such times, their colorful dresses and ornaments are a feast to the eyes of the beholder.

In India 22k gold earrings are more popular while everywhere else in the world it is the 14k gold earrings that are favored. There was one lady who was dressed in a green sari who adorned a beautiful necklace with emerald pendant and another lady who wore a gold necklace with beautiful rubies and zirconium. That reminded me that Hyderabad is the City in India famous for its pearl jewellry sold in Charminar - a place I definitely plan to visit on my next trip there.

Pearl Earrings

Pearls reflect purity because of their white color. There is something about pearls that gives anyone a certain elegance, charm and sophistication. They come in different shapes.

Round: This is the shape most people think of when imagining a pearl. Perfectly round pearls are quite rare and are the most expensive. For hundreds of years many people around the world have thought the round pearl the most beautiful.

Near round: These are closest in relation to the coveted round pearl, but are imperfect in their shapes. Many times these pearls are more spherical than round in shape.

Oval: Many experts call these pearls “symmetrical”. The ends of oval pearls are narrower than the centers.

Drop: These pearls have teardrop or pear shapes. Because of their elongated shape drop pearls make nice earrings or pendants.

Button: These pearls are shaped just like their names. Often the flattened side of the jewel is secured to an earring setting.

Baroque: These may be the least valuable in the pearl family, but they are also the most unique. They come in irregular shapes and sizes and are crafted into affordable jewelry.

Pearl Earrings when combined with gems radiate elegance and glamor.

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