FOUNDED BY: GABRIELA YASMIN SZAFMAN

Pearls are formed in shellfish - especially oysters and mussels -as a natural defense against irritants such as a piece of grit. The shellfish secretes layers of aragonite, known as nacre, around the irritant until it gradually builds up layers and layers to form the solid pearl. Light reflecting from these overlapping layers is what produces the characteristic iridescent luster, also know as the "orient of the pearl". A cultured pearl is one where an irritant is introduced to initiate the formation, and a nucleated cultured pearl has a small bead introduced at the irritant.

Long ago, pearls were important financial assets, comparable in price to real estate, as thousands of oysters had to be searched for only one pearl. They were rare because they were created only by chance.

 

Today most cultured pearls are produced in Japan. In the warmer waters of the South Pacific, larger oysters produce South Sea cultured pearls and Tahitian black cultured pearls, which are larger in size. Freshwater pearls are cultured in freshwater mussels, mostly in China.

The Pearls will Work:

 

• These Moon and Water ruled "gems" enhance sincerely, truth and loyalty.

• They bring centering and a calming reflection, as well as attune the wearer to the ebb and flow of life.

• They are told to give purity, promote faith, charity and integrity, especially personal integrity.

• Due to its watery and lunar elements, it is quite balancing for the emotions, especially to water signs.

• Pearls help one connect with the Goddess, the ultimate feminine energy.

• They are absorbing by nature and because of this they must be used with caution.

• If feeling excessively negative while wearing a pearl, it will hold that energy until it is worn again.

• Being that a pearl is created by layer upon layer of substance produced to counteract irritation...it is very nurturing.

• If used properly, it can lessen stress and it's resulting maladies, such as hypertension, headaches, and exhaustion.

• If using peals with other gemstones consider diamonds to amplify and purify, or emeralds to bring the negative energy out and disperse it. Cleanse often to allow to recharge.

• Pearls Historically symbolic of purity, innocence and faith, pearls enhance personal integrity and help clear the mind so that it can be a clean channel for wisdom and spiritual guidance.

• They were once thought to be the tears of gods.