The healing properties of freshwater and sea pearls

History and origin

The jewel, so revered by jewelers and jewelry connoisseurs, has the most unusual origin. It is unlike any of the stones, since it is not a mineral from a scientific point of view - it is an organic formation created by marine and also freshwater mollusks. For more than four thousand years, this gem has been revered by all nations as a precious stone.

Pearls are nothing more than the result of a mollusk’s reaction to an external irritant - sand, a fragment of a shell or another particle. When a foreign object comes into contact with the body of a mollusk, a process of rejection occurs - the animal covers the grain of sand (or other irritant) with the material that makes up its shell, and a pearl is born.

The shell of one mollusk can contain dozens of pearls, but the greater their number, the smaller they are. Such beauty is found in the “houses” of some gastropods, as well as bivalves of invertebrates. Among cephalopods, only one species produces pearls - the nautilus. Scientists believe that any species of these animals can create gems.

The estimated date of discovery of pearls is four thousand years ago. According to scientists, the jewel was discovered by fishermen while catching bivalve mollusks suitable for food. This event took place between the island of Ceylon and Hindustan, in the Gulf of Minnar. Since then, the extraordinary stone, usable in its original form, has become a treasure. The gift of the sea was used as decoration and as a monetary unit.

Pearls were valued by many peoples of Asia and Africa. Statues of heroes and ancient gods were decorated with pearls. The gem was a reward for exploits in the military field, and was also presented as a sign of love. The stone was revered in all countries located on the seashores.

This is interesting! The well-known Queen Cleopatra wore earrings that were decorated with two large pearls. The Egyptian ruler considered this jewelry the most valuable of all jewelry.

It is interesting that the name of the gem came to us from China, where the stone is called “zhen zhu”. Having passed through the ancient Turks, as well as the Volga-Bulgar language, the word acquired the Russian sound “pearl”. Europeans call pearls “pearl”. This word comes from the ancient Latin name of one of the types of harvested mollusks. In the Russian language there is a synonym for pearls, similar to the European name - nacre, although the exact interpretation of the word means “coating of a pearl”.

History of pearls

Pearls are the most mysterious and extraordinary gemstone.
The process of its formation is unique. Any foreign substance that gets into the sink - the smallest speck or parasite - is doomed. Using the mechanisms of formation of the shell itself, the mollusk envelops the uninvited guest layer by layer with mother-of-pearl, creating a real jewel. Advertising - Continued below

In the first half of the 20th century, a huge pearl was found near the Philippines, similar in appearance and dimensions to the head of an adult. Her weight was about 6.3 kilograms. If you believe the legends, then this pearl is nothing more than the head of Allah himself. It received this name due to its shape, reminiscent of the head of a Muslim in a turban.

Information about pearls can be found in sources several thousand years old - in the Indian Vedas and on Persian clay tablets. In ancient mythology, it was considered the tears of mermaids or angels. In addition, pearls are considered the oldest gemstone to be used in jewelry because they could be used “as is” without any additional processing.

Place of Birth

Pearls are obtained from the shells of mollusks, mostly bivalves. The main places of production of such invertebrates are shallow seas with warm water:

• Red sea.
• Persian Gulf.
• Gulf of Mannar.

These are large deposits of natural “wild” stone. There is another pearl - cultured. It is just as natural, but its “cultivation” is controlled not by nature, but by man. There are such mining sites in Japan. The technology involves inserting the core of a pearl inside the shell of a mollusk. After this, the pearl grows with the animal for several years under the supervision of specialists.

In addition to sea stone, river pearls are also mined. The main places of production are the clean rivers of Europe, North America, and Asia. Main suppliers of river pearls:

• Germany.
• Russia.
• China.

The shape of river pearls is often irregular, and the size is smaller than their sea counterparts, so the cost of such a stone is an order of magnitude lower.

How to distinguish artificial pearls from real ones

How to distinguish natural pearls from artificial ones? It’s no wonder that consumers often have this question. Nowadays, when many fakes have appeared on the market, anyone can encounter a counterfeit. Therefore, you need to know how to identify real pearls so as not to make a mistake with your choice. There are several ways to do this:

1. You can run pearls over your teeth. Natural stone will creak, but artificial stone will not. This is one way to distinguish pearls from fakes, but not the most reliable, because in a jewelry store sellers will not allow you to determine the authenticity of a stone using this method.
2. The next way to identify natural pearls is to rub the stones against each other. Natural pearls will cling to each other, artificial pearls will not.
3. You can tell a fake from a real stone by its weight. Natural pearls have significant weight, artificial stone is light.
4. You need to look at the surface of the stone. This is the most reliable way to distinguish real pearls from synthetic ones. Natural stone has an uneven surface, while fakes have a smooth surface.
5. You need to drop the stone on a flat surface. The difference between real and artificial stone is that the former will bounce, the latter will not.
6. The differences between artificial and natural stones also lie in the shade. It is necessary to hold the stone up to light. If it is real, then the shade will be a delicate blue. Artificial pearls have a pink or green glow.
7. Cost is the easiest way to check whether a pearl is real or not. Natural and cultured stone cannot be cheap. If the jewelry is inexpensive, then the pearls are artificial.

Physical properties

The scientific description of pearls is a composite of calcium carbonate and conchiolin. The first component is an inorganic substance, the second is organic, a protein polymer produced by a mollusk. Pearls are usually opaque, but some varieties allow light to pass through.

Classification of shapes and colors of jewelry

The popular jewel is famous for its incredibly diverse range of colors and abundance of shapes. This is why jewelers and designers love to work with pearls, bringing their wildest ideas to life.

Types of pearls:

1. Baroque pearls. This common name brings together specimens of a bizarre shape. Such jewelry can look like a pear, teardrop, cylinder or disk and have a ribbed surface. Minerals shaped like animals, birds, their wings or fangs are especially valued. These specimens are widely used as amulets.

2. Blister. A jewel that does not have a mother-of-pearl layer where the pearl grows. Jewelers usually hide such flaws in necklaces and necklaces, masking the blistered areas with thread holes.

3. Soufflé. This type is obtained by inflating the pearl sac of a mollusk after the pearl itself has been removed. Dry material is placed in the bag, which, under the influence of moisture, helps it stretch. The oyster envelops it with mother-of-pearl, resulting in very large pearls.

4. Keshi Pearls. This seed is born when the mollusk does not accept the implant. As a result, there is still a place in his pearl bag where small particles fall. This begins the process of forming a jewel, which often has the shape of a petal. Among cultured pearls, this type is rare. Usually, after an oyster does not accept an implant, a new one is implanted.

5. Kasumi. Real pearls of this type are grown in Japan. They are distinguished by their rich shine, flattened shape and rather large size. The most common shades are pearl gold, pistachio, orange, cream and white.

6. Conc. The mollusks that produce these pearls are not cultivated, as they die when the shell is opened. That is why this type of jewelry is very rare. Killing them is prohibited, and growing them artificially is not profitable. A distinctive feature of the stone is that it is devoid of mother-of-pearl. The color range includes olive, amber and purple shades, but pink and lilac have the highest price.

7. Akoya. Most often, these stones have a regular spherical shape, which is why they are valued by jewelry makers. Common colors are pearl white, silver green or pale pink.

8. Abalone. The rarest type of pearl with incredibly beautiful shades. These precious grains can shimmer in green, blue, beige, and orange shades. Moreover, the entire color palette can be combined in one copy, as in the example from the photo. The brighter and more saturated the color of the pearl, the more expensive its price.

9. Melo. A jewel of yellow and orange hues that is completely devoid of mother-of-pearl. The mollusks that produce this type of pearl cannot be cultivated; sun peas can only be obtained organically.

10. Black pearls of Tahiti. This luxurious jewel is cultivated in large oysters, which makes it possible to achieve a large pearl size. Despite their name, these stones are not produced in Tahiti; the island serves as a commercial center. Countries such as Australia, Vietnam and the Seychelles are engaged in cultivation. Shades of pearls can be deep charcoal, chocolate or rich silver.

The price of jewelry with a small amount of natural pearls is not too high. For example, silver earrings with stones or a pearl pendant can be purchased for 2000-3000 rubles. The exception is rare and too large types of gems, the cost of which can reach several thousand dollars.

Varieties

Many people associate pearls with the color white. But nature has produced stones of extraordinary colors. Some of them are rare and more valuable, while others are frequently mined specimens.

Jewelers have created a classification of pearls according to various criteria. Estimating the cost of pearl depends on many indicators:

• colors;
• size;
• forms;
• shine;

• thickness of the mother-of-pearl layer;
• no defects.

It turns out that the most expensive are large, perfectly spherical pearls, covered with a thick layer of mother-of-pearl without surface damage, and endowed with a strong shine. As for color, craftsmen value rare examples of black, rich blue and snow-white colors more than others.

The criteria for selecting pearls depend on the type of mollusk in which it grew, as well as on the temperature, purity and salinity of the water in the animal’s habitat. Thus, the gem is divided into the following subspecies:

• King. This variety with the royal name is found exclusively in the southern seas. Pearls of natural origin, covered with a thick layer of mother-of-pearl, are distinguished by their large sizes (reaching 22 mm in diameter) and a variety of colors.
• Mabe. Natural large pearls of ideal spherical shape. The colors are silver, gray, black.

• Freshwater pearls. Natural small (diameter no more than 7 mm) gem of oval or spherical shapes. Colors – white or cream, grayish or yellowish shades.
• Kasumi. The cultivated gem comes from Japan. The color of pearls is unique; stones are mined in gold, purple and intermediate shades.

• Akoya. A cultivated variety of medium size (up to 14 mm). The color range is varied, with the exception of blue.

• Tahiti. The shades of small pearls (up to 12 mm) vary from silver to black. This species belongs to the cultured stone.
• Baroque. Small gems of interesting irregular shapes. These pearls come in different shades of gray, cream or white.

• Majorca. This type of pearl is produced artificially on the island of Mallorca in Spain.
• Freshwater pearls. It grows and forms in bodies of fresh water. Has a small size. Pearl tones range from light silver to light yellowish. Such pearls can be cultured or natural.

The coating of any pearl is temptingly iridescent. Mother of pearl gives this effect. The surface of the gem seems perfectly smooth. This is wrong. In fact, it is wavy and heterogeneous.

Cultured and organic pearls

Natural pearls can be of two types – natural (organic) or cultured.
In both cases, the mineral creates the mollusk. However, in nature this process occurs on its own, without human intervention. Cultured pearls are created by mollusks with the help of a person who deliberately places an implant in the shell. Special pearl farms have been created for this process.

The price of natural stone is tens of times higher than cultivated stone; not everyone can buy it. Therefore, its production has been rare lately. The majority of pearls are grown on farms, which makes it possible to select the color, relief and shape of the jewelry in advance, as well as reduce the cost of growing it.

Medicinal properties

The healing power of pearls does not have a wide spectrum of action, but few of its abilities are surprising.

Diagnosis of the body. One of the unusual properties that helps the owner detect health problems before going to the doctor. Pearls change color when a person's skin acidity changes. This factor signals pathological changes in the body. When the stone fades, loses its luster or becomes cloudy, it means that somewhere inside the owner the process of tumor formation begins (more often this concerns the abdominal organs). In addition to warning, pearls can slightly slow down the development of the disease.

Recovery processes. The gem is suitable for people suffering from diseases of the digestive organs, as well as kidney diseases. Pearl restores the functioning of problem areas. The stone has a special effect on the stomach if undesirable processes occur in the organ with a change in acidity.

When a person suffers from conjunctivitis or other eye diseases that cause excessive discharge from the eyes, he should turn to pearls for help. Wearing the stone will help alleviate the symptoms of the disease.

How to use the healing power of pearls

Today anyone can take advantage of the magical properties of pearls. To improve your appearance, you can purchase powder or foundation containing pearl dust. With regular use, these decorative cosmetics will give the skin a noble radiant tone and youth.

Treatment of various diseases with pearls will also not cause discomfort, but on the contrary, will cause a lot of positive emotions. To undergo recovery using “pearl procedures”, it is enough to purchase for personal use any piece of jewelry with sea or freshwater pearls:

• Necklace;
• Earrings;
• Necklace;
• Bracelet.

Having become the happy owner of a useful accessory, you need to regularly wear the jewelry on your body, ensuring contact with the skin. Gradually, the pearls adapt to their owner and begin to have a beneficial effect on his health.

The magic of water stone

The main direction of the magical power of pearls is protection and warning. The gem is able to avert impending disaster by warning the owner about it. The stone darkens, loses color and shine if a person is in danger, damage, or an envious eye.

It is worth noting that pearls are selective - the gem does not tolerate deceit, treachery, waywardness, excessive pride, or anger. The owner of the stone can only be a sincere person, pure in soul and thoughts, capable of keeping his word given to people or to himself.

Since ancient times, pearls have been considered a stone that protects a person from old age, giving eternal youth and beauty. One of the legends tells about Queen Cleopatra - the ruler of Egypt had the habit of drinking pomegranate juice every day, which contained a pearl. This ritual is associated with the unfading youth and beauty of a woman. The action of the drink was supported by all kinds of pearl jewelry, with which Cleopatra daily complemented her royal image.

In ancient times, there was also a custom to give the bride a string of pearls. This was done by the groom himself or his relatives at the wedding ceremony. It was believed that such a gift protected the young wife from infidelity or other actions that could discredit the honor of the family.

Important! Pearl jewelry cannot be passed on by inheritance, since the gem is capable of remembering and storing all the negativity of the previous owner. If you take your grandmother’s necklace as a gift, there is a risk that you will receive all the life problems of your beloved relative along with it.

Pearls generally suit a small circle of people. Among the contraindications are:

• weak will;
• tendency to lose self-control;
• tendency to depression, apathy and other similar conditions.

It is especially undesirable for men with self-esteem problems and weak psyches to acquire pearls.

The magic of the stone is exclusively female. She endows the representative of the fair half of humanity with the necessary qualities - femininity, softness, charm, wisdom. Men who wear pearls run the risk of acquiring such character traits.

This can be useful, even necessary, for politicians or businessmen who need some flexibility and plasticity when conducting negotiations. The stone is strictly prohibited for creative individuals with unstable psyches, since a tandem with a gem will drive them to the point of losing their minds.

Healing and magical properties

Pearls have magical and healing properties. Its benefits have been known for a long time. It warns a person about an approaching illness. If it fades, this is a signal that it is time to see a doctor.

The benefit of stones is that it improves memory. Lithotherapists assure that it helps even with sclerosis. Pearls contain such power that can restore memory.

Pearls normalize the central nervous system when it is disturbed. It has a positive effect on a person’s psycho-emotional state.

Pearls benefit internal organs - kidneys and liver. It restores their functions. The stone will help not only with certain illnesses, but also generally regulate their work.

Lithotherapists advise wearing pearls if you have problems with blood pressure. At the same time, the stone helps with both hypertension and hypotension.

Tinctures and powder are made from natural stone. They are used to treat eye diseases. These compounds also stop bleeding. People learned about the hemostatic properties of the stone decades ago. Even modern lithotherapists do not deny them.

Esotericists attribute magical properties to real pearls. The naturalness of the stone is a guarantee that it has magic.

In different countries, the stone has its own meaning. In India, it is a symbol of material wealth. People in this country wore and still wear pearls to attract money.

Here are the meanings of the stone in Europe - long life, eternal youth and perfection.

In China, the magical properties of the stone develop kindness and mercy in a person. In this country they also think that pearls in a person himself can awaken magic and strengthen it.

The fact that pearls have magical properties is also known in Greece. There people think that the stone protects the family.

The magical powers of the stone are enough to protect your home from thieves. Pearls also relieve suffering due to unhappy love. It also protects from bad thoughts. Business people trust pearl jewelry. They protect them from unscrupulous partners and unprofitable contracts.

How to wear pearls - people ask this question for a reason. Jewelry with this stone is worn only in pairs. This applies to both married and single people. A single piece of jewelry can bring misfortune to a person. For example, if a married woman wore only beads without earrings and soon got divorced, then this may have happened because of pearls. Therefore, you should only wear jewelry with this stone in pairs.

Compatibility with other stones

Pearls are compatible with their aquatic counterparts, such as:

• Opal;
• Emerald;
• Aquamarine;
• Moon rock;
• Alexandrite.

The exception is sapphire. Pearl does not have friendly feelings towards him. But the gem can coexist with the minerals of the air element. These include:

• Topaz;
• Amethyst;
• Uvarovite;
• Smoky Quartz;
• Hyacinth;
• Chrysoprase.

A categorical “No” to Earth stones (chalcedony, jasper and morion, cacholong), as well as minerals of the fire element, especially diamonds, rubies and garnets of all kinds.

Advantages and disadvantages

Disadvantages of Mallorcan products:

1. Beads produced in laboratory conditions are practically devoid of healing and magical properties. Despite the organic mother-of-pearl coating, the energy of Majora gems is inferior to natural stones located at the depths of the sea.
2. Despite the fact that glass or porcelain beads are firmly bonded with a mother-of-pearl coating, the surface of natural pearls is more reliable due to its monolithic structure.

In its beauty, Major pearls are almost identical to the natural original, and in terms of their physical qualities they have a number of advantages over them:

1. Has greater wear resistance. Unlike natural stones, major mother of pearl is resistant to direct sunlight and sea water.
2. Retains its original appearance. Natural pearls lose their shine over time, and small cracks and irregularities appear on their surface. The artificial analogue retains its original appearance, practically does not lose its shine, and does not become cracked.
3. Features ideal shapes. Mallorca pearls are created by adhering to ideal proportions; natural stones often take on an irregular (disproportionate) shape.
4. Jewelry made from organic pearls weighs several times less than its natural original. This advantage is significant for ladies who prefer massive pearl bracelets, hairpins, and earrings.
5. Organic Mallorca pearls have a much wider range of colors.

Among other things, the cost of sea stone is much higher than laboratory pearls. Major beads, due to their relatively low cost, are available to a wide range of buyers.

In addition, unlike natural pearls, Majora beads are more resistant to temperature changes and low air humidity.

Jewelry with stone

Pearls are used by jewelers to create expensive designer jewelry. The traditional setting for the gem is yellow and white gold or platinum. Pearls are set with silver extremely rarely and only stones of a silver or gray hue.

The cost of such jewelry does not reach fabulous heights, but it is also not affordable:

• A necklace made of pearls of the “Akoya” subspecies starts from 27 thousand rubles and above.
• A ring made of yellow gold, decorated with a natural river pearl, is estimated at 14 thousand rubles.
• Gold earrings with two large pearls (from 9 mm in diameter) in combination with diamonds reach a price of 40,000 rubles.
• A white gold pendant with a silver Akoya pearl can be purchased for 15–20 thousand rubles.

It is recommended to make such purchases at well-known jewelry houses to avoid unnecessary hassle with counterfeits.

Types of pearls

Shellfish can create pearls in both salt and fresh water.

Depending on this, jewelry is divided into two types:

• sea ​​pearls;
• freshwater pearls

It is difficult for the untrained eye to recognize the origin of a pearl, but an expert can quickly determine in what water it was grown.

To learn to distinguish between types of jewelry, you should know their features:

1. Freshwater peas are less shiny and do not have the same glossy finish as sea peas.
2. Sea pearls generally have a regular round shape. Those grown in rivers and lakes come in a wide variety of shapes.
3. Jewelry made from fresh water is cheaper than its sea counterparts. This is explained by the fact that mussels from lakes and rivers are large in size, and accordingly, they are able to reproduce large pearls. In addition, river mollusks can create several precious specimens at the same time.

How to wear pearls correctly?

First of all, pay attention to the time of purchase - ideally it should be a Full Moon, which lasts three days in the middle of the lunar cycle.

Important! If you wear pearl jewelry frequently, the stones will need to be charged periodically. Place the decoration in a transparent container filled with water. Place this container for 15 minutes under the direct light of the Moon. Thus, the gem will be saturated with the necessary energy.

Next, follow simple recommendations for wearing pearl jewelry:

• Young girls wear jewelry with a minimal amount of pearls, while mature ladies wear massive jewelry studded with pearls.
• Rings decorated with pearls are usually worn on the ring finger.
• Products made from colored pearls are worn separately. Color overload is considered a sign of bad taste.

If a young lady wants to complement her look with pearl beads, then they should only have one thread, nothing more.

Charms and talismans made of pearl stone

Pearl amulets will bring success in business.
Pearl amulets have the power to influence people. Such talismans were made in ancient Rome. They doubled the power and imparted wisdom to their owners.

Amulets made from the mineral are described in religious books. Special crowns symbolized connections with higher powers. Who is the pearl stone suitable for due to its properties? Amulets from it should be purchased by people who strive to improve relationships with others, as well as cope with pride and ambition. These talismans are a must have for businessmen and those whose professional activities are related to trade. They help to consider the prospects of concluded transactions and reduce losses.

Name compatibility

Pearl is considered a feminine stone, but among the names patronized by the gem, there is also a masculine name:

• Oleg. The stone will provide this man with increased objectivity, making him more sociable. Pearls will help you assess the situation more correctly, providing a reliable rear.
• Marina. Mother of pearl will give her calmness, wisdom, emphasize her attractiveness, and protect her from disappointment.
• Evdokia. The stone will protect a girl with a beautiful Russian name from meanness and bring joy to life.
• Margarita. For her, pearls symbolize perfection, bringing peace and harmony.
• Hope. Pearls promote longevity and happy prosperity.
• Albina. Mother of pearl will bring her luck, peace of mind, and preserve family ties.
• Valentina. For her, the stone is a symbol of purity and purity.

When choosing pearls as a talisman, be guided not only by compatibility, but also by your inner instinct. Without having the necessary character traits (or having unnecessary ones), there is a risk of harming yourself.

Properties of pearl stone for zodiac signs

Representatives of the zodiac sign Leo should better give up pearls.
Astrologers have carefully studied the compatibility of the mineral with representatives of various zodiac signs. Thanks to pearls, Cancers become more peaceful and calm. The stone normalizes blood pressure. Cancer women sincerely show their feelings to loved ones and are not afraid of being misunderstood.

Taurus people manage to overcome depression with the help of pearls. They stop lashing out at family and friends, and also stop looking for those who are supposedly to blame for what is happening. The black stripes in their lives are replaced by white ones.

The properties of the pearl stone make the Libra zodiac sign less proud. Now they are not so ambitious. And those around them strive to join their company. Libra women manage to successfully create a family union, find happiness and harmony.

Black pearls are suitable for Sagittarius. It balances forces and energy flows.

Aquarians competently cope with conflict and ambiguous situations. Pearls help them build relationships with people correctly. It becomes a talisman for preserving family traditions and the strength of friendship. Thanks to pearl jewelry, Aquarius women are more affectionate, reverent and sympathetic.

Capricorns perceive what is happening objectively. With the help of pearls they come to self-control and calmness.

Leos should refrain from purchasing pearls. This is a sign ruled by the Sun. The stone can shake spiritual harmony and relationships with others.

Astrological compatibility

Pearl is a stone of Water that has absorbed water force and power. The patron planet of the gem is the Moon. From an astrological point of view, pearls are most suitable for signs of the water element.

The stone is most compatible with Cancer and Pisces.

(“+++” – the stone fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated):

Representatives of the Cancer family will find peace of mind and balance. Cancer women will become more open in relationships with loved ones, overcoming shyness, fear of being misunderstood or funny. In terms of health, the talisman will have an effect on blood pressure, normalizing the indicators.

The amulet will help Pisces to become less impulsive and protect themselves from rash actions. Decoration with pearls helps develop a sense of intuition in Pisces women, thereby protecting the owner from unhappy love. The amulet will also direct the endless stream of Pisces’ rich imagination in the right direction.

An exception to the “pearl-water” rule is the sign of Scorpio, symbolizing the dark depths of the Ocean. The zodiac sign itself is very unpredictable and complex. Therefore, Scorpios are recommended to acquire amulets exclusively made of black stone.

For other signs, the gem reveals itself differently:

• Gemini will be protected from the envy and revenge of others who do not like the obsessive sociability of this sign. The talisman will give clarity to contradictory Geminis, and women will gain support when choosing a profession and other vital decisions.
• The amulet has a similar protective effect on Aquarius as it does on Gemini. Women who strive to fulfill their cherished dreams are better off purchasing a black gem. It is worth remembering that during periods of sadness or apathy it is better not to wear jewelry, so as not to incur troubles from the dark side of the Moon.
• Taurus are calm and balanced, so they are very harmonious when paired with pearls. The talisman helps women to be more attentive to others, and also overcomes the habit of taking out bad moods on other people.
• Libra will find in pearls a healer of heart ailments. The stone will help Libra look more pleasant in the eyes of others, pacifying vanity. Unmarried women will find love faster.
• Pearls favor Virgos, but only those representatives of the sign who are endowed with a strong character. If Virgo’s activities are associated with dangers, the talisman will protect a person from troubles.
• Sagittarius is recommended to wear only black pearls and only when a streak of good luck occurs in life. The talisman will maintain life balance.
• Capricorns are better suited to sea pearls, which pacify and promote the development of objectivity.

A complete contraindication to wearing a stone, especially a black one, for Leo and Aries. These signs are protected by the Sun, and pearls are the gem of the Moon, which will dampen the natural power of Leo and absolutely contradict Aries.

Pearls - properties and meaning

Pearl is a favorite stone in the East. Among the Japanese, pearls are considered a means of restoring youth.

According to Indian doctors, pearls contain important primary elements: Water, Air and Earth, which explains its cooling and calming effect. Pearls, in addition, have restorative properties and increase vitality and strength.

Pearls should be worn in a silver frame, preferably on the right ring finger. In Tibetan medicine, pearl powder is added to a potion to cleanse the body and stimulate its protective properties. In ancient times, it was claimed that pearls had a beneficial effect on blood composition and soothed heart pain if kept in the mouth. Acids and fats spoil pearls; they are sensitive to heat and can become tarnished by dampness. Pearls give a person the opportunity to objectively evaluate a person, reconsider his positions, and eliminate mistakes.

Pearls are a guarantee of fidelity in love, the protection of this fidelity, it strengthens marriage bonds and home. There is a belief that pearls fade on a person who makes a deal with his conscience and betrays his principles. Therefore, pearls can be made a “barometer” of human behavior.

The name comes from the Latin word “pernula” - sea shell. The word “pearl” comes from the Chinese “zhenju”, Arabic “zechuk”, Tatar “zenju”. Other names for the mineral and its varieties: skatenie, pearls, oriental, magarite, pearl grain, beads.

Pearls are plates of aragonite, consisting of calcium carbonate. Pearls come in white, yellow, blue, red, and black. There are sea and river pearls.

Pearls are mined in warm seas off the coasts of Japan, Australia, Venezuela, etc.

In Rus', the word “pearl” first appeared in 1161. The British, Germans, and French call the gem pearl.

It is known that more than 6,000 years ago, pearls were highly valued in Ancient Egypt, white in color with shades of gold, silver, green, black, and rainbow. The most valuable ones have blue and pink tints.

Pearls are valued as precious stones and are used to make jewelry.

Medicinal properties:

Pearls are credited with the ability to alleviate hypertensive crises, cure diseases of the kidneys, liver, stomach and intestines. It also stabilizes the activity of the nervous system. Lithotherapists say that the stone can be used as an indicator to identify neoplasms (various tumors), since it reacts to changes in the acid balance of the body - it becomes dull and loses its shine.

Magic properties:

In Ancient Egypt, pearls were considered a stone that brought longevity and beauty to the owner. It is known from history that the famous Queen Cleopatra not only wore pearl necklaces and bracelets, but also daily drank a drink made from pearls dissolved in vinegar and mixed with pomegranate juice. Contemporaries claimed that it was thanks to this drink that the queen managed to maintain her youth and attractiveness for a long time.

Astrological properties:

Astrologers say that this stone can only be worn in the form of bracelets or beads. This jewelry must be handled very carefully. Pearls are harmless only for strong-willed, self-confident people. Pearls completely disorganize a weak, weak-willed person. People who work with children, actors and travelers should not wear this stone. Pearls bring good luck, happiness and love to Aquarius and Pisces. The rest of the zodiac signs can wear it, taking into account the following warnings:

Cancers will become calmer and more balanced when wearing pearls; they will help normalize blood pressure. Women of this sign will be able to reveal their feelings to loved ones and will no longer be afraid of being funny and misunderstood. Taurus will cope with depression more easily, stop lashing out at loved ones and friends, and look for those to blame for life events. The black stripe will gradually go away. Libra will become less vain and take away pride. People will become more disposed towards them. Women will be able to get married, find family happiness and home comfort. Sagittarians are advised to wear black pearls; they will become a balancer of strength and energy. Aquarians will gain the ability to get out of conflicts. The stone will be able to direct the sign to create good relationships with others. Pearls will become an amulet for family values ​​and the strength of friendship. Gem jewelry will make women tender, caring, with reverent and real feelings. Capricorns will begin to objectively assess situations, calm down, and find peace. Contraindications for Leos.

Talismans and amulets:

As a talisman, pearls help its owner establish close relationships with other people, pacify his pride, and relieve him of vanity. It helps business people make the right choice, gives them the opportunity to achieve maximum benefits in any transaction, and provides a path to escape.

There are many beliefs associated with pearls. In the Roman Empire, pearls were considered a symbol of power and wisdom, and for women it was a stone of happiness and sweet dreams.

Place of Birth:

In previous centuries, pearls were obtained only from the depths of warm seas or rivers, and the profession of a pearl diver was considered very dangerous. Now pearls are grown on special plantations. Natural pearls are mined in Iran, India, and Tahiti.

Saltwater pearls are harvested mainly in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, as well as off the coast of Sri Lanka and Japan, where they are caught by ama divers. Freshwater pearls are mined in Germany, Russia, China and North America.

Caring for pearl jewelry:

A mineral of organic origin requires special care. Time affects the stone. This manifests itself in deterioration of its quality: loss of shine, drying out, delamination. The reasons for damage to the appearance are increased moisture, dry air, contact with sweat, contact with acidic compounds on the surface.

The mineral deteriorates when it comes into contact with fat, cosmetics, or household chemicals. From time to time, pearls need to be kept in salted water.

If you treat pearls carefully, take care of their cleanliness, and store them correctly, then their beauty and shine will delight you for a long time. With proper care, its life can last more than 150 years. Jewelry will serve more than one generation of the family. They will become a tradition, a sacred relic.

Origin of pearls

The stone is formed in the shell of shellfish, for example, oysters, mussels. When a grain of sand, a parasite or other foreign substances gets inside the shell (into the mantle or the space between the mantle and the shell), nacre begins to appear around it. It covers the grain of sand, smoothes out the sharp edges so that the mollusk is not injured. Thus, pearl-colored growths gradually appear on the foreign body, which after a few years turn into a pearl. That is, the gem is the fruit of the mollusk’s labors in self-defense.

The size of the pearl depends on the length of time it stays in the shell. The longer it stays inside, the larger it will grow, since the process of covering a foreign body with mother-of-pearl does not stop until it leaves its “home.” Then people mine the stone and deliver it to jewelers.

Pearls are obtained from mollusks that live in seas, oceans or freshwater bodies. Based on this, river, sea and ocean pearls are distinguished. The former are considered more expensive and come in a variety of colors. Now there are entire farms where precious stones are grown.

This is interesting! Pearl cultivation is carried out on the shores of India, Japan, Tahiti, Mexico, Panama, Sri Lanka, etc.

Decorations

As is the case with natural stones, Mallorca pearls are most often decorated with the following jewelry: earrings, bracelets, beads, hairpins, pendants, brooches. Jewelers frame beads of different colors in frames made of silver, gold or steel with different types of coating.

Minimalist style jewelry can be worn every day. These are various bracelets with several pearls, earrings consisting of one mother-of-pearl bead framed in an elegant frame. Often, hair clips, hoops, and rings are decorated with organic stones.

For special occasions, they produce products consisting of many major pearls. These are beads consisting of several threads, large pearl bracelets, solid brooches and rings.

How to properly care?

Artificial pearls are quite strong and durable, but still require delicate handling. To ensure that such jewelry lasts for many years, you should adhere to the following simple rules of care:

1. Mother of pearl is stored separately from precious stones, jewelry and minerals. To do this, it is placed in a personal special bag.
2. No aggressive chemical cleaning agents are used for cleaning. The beads are washed with running water and ordinary soap, and wiped with a soft natural cloth.
3. Pearls protect against sudden temperature changes and strong heating. When visiting a hot shower, bath or sauna, such jewelry is first removed.

If you follow simple care rules, pearls will serve the owner for more than 10 years.