Handpicked 4-5mm Button Freshwater Cultured Pearls 925 Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

Description

Thousands of years ago, long before written history, the first pearl was probably discovered while human beings were searching the seashore for food. Since then, the pearl, with its inner glowing warmth and shimmering luminosity, has been one of the most highly prized and sought-after gems. Pearls are the only jewels created by a living animal. Like many natural processes, the birth of a pearl takes time. But when the process is complete, the result is stunning. A natural pearl of value is found in less than 1 in every 10,000 wild oysters. Every pearl is unique. No two are alike, and all have some imperfections. Pearls come in a large variety of colors like white,cream,blue, pink, lavender, and black. Splendid Pearls carries a vast selection of freshwater cultured, and Akoya pearl jewelry. Astrological Sign: Gemini, Cancer Meaning: Loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. Healing properties of Pearl: The June birthstone is reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the heart, spleen, stomach, intestine & ulcer problems. The Pearl is also used to enhance personal integrity. Sources of Pearl: Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Mannar, the South Pacific, the Gulf of California, the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific coast of Mexico, Europe, Japan and Australia. Interesting Facts: The traditional characteristics of Pearl are modesty, chastity and purity. Pearls are often associated with good luck as it was considered a good fortune when divers would find oysters with perfect pearls. Indian legend has it that pearls were heavenly dew drops than fell into the sea. In India, ancient warriors attached the pearls to their weapons to symbolize the tears and sorrow of those slain by the weapons.