The June Birthstone - The Pearl

The Pearl is considered to be the Gemini birthstone.

Different cultures all over the world attribute special properties to this special gemstone. It is believed the pearl has natural properties associated with friendship, integrity, calmness and focus, providing protection, good health and longevity.

No doubt this is a stone worthwhile having.

Traditionally a pearl jewelry is given as a gift at many different occasions- from new born baby girls, girls coming of age ceremonies (communions, bat-mitzvahs), graduations, brides, new mothers, birthdays, marriage anniversaries (1^st, 3^rd, 12^th and 30 years per country) and many more.

The Necklace presented above is an example of a unique combination of different shapes of pearls creating triple raw of Gold and Black Pearls Extravaganza

How to take care of Pearls

Pearls are more delicate than other gemstones and precious metals. To keep the pearls bright and lustrous, special care is recommended.

Chemical elements in cosmetics, soaps, hair products and perfume may dull the luster of a pearl. Take them off while washing, showering or swimming.

.Pearls should be put on last, after make-up, hair products and perfum

After they are worn, they must be kept away from hard or sharp jewelry items that could scratch them.

It would be best to keep them in soft pouch or cloth bags. Pearls should be taken out and worn regularly to keep them moist and exposed to humidity.

To demonstrate the importance and the results of careful handling of pearls, Please look at the Unconventional shapes of white freshwater cultured pearls Necklace above. The luster of the white pearls is clearly evident and that's the way our pearl jewelry should look like.

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