History of pearls over the centuries

Pearls are the oldest gemstone in the world.
No other gem has captivated humanity with its charm and uniqueness like the pearl. Diamonds may be eternal, but pearls have been recognized as the oldest and most valuable jewelry for centuries. Almost all other gemstones are formed from mineral deposits that must be located, excavated and processed (polished, cut and beautified) to show their merits. However, pearls are beautiful as they are - in their natural form and origin from the shell of the mussel. The high-quality pearls have a rich and brilliant luster, and their shiny iridescence comes directly from the core of the jewelry. It is for these reasons that pearls have become a symbol of pure and natural beauty.
A gift from nature.
Pearls are one of the wonders of nature. They have been considered a treasure for centuries by various ancient cultures as well as by modern civilization. Greek mythology defines pearls as the tears of happiness shed by the goddess of beauty Aphrodite. The ancient Egyptians associated them with Isis - the patron saint of life and health.
Pearls were prized by powerful rulers and royal families.
Julius Caesar limited the wearing of pearl jewelry only to the caste of Roman emperors in the first centuries BC. During the great years of the British Empire, only people of royal descent were allowed to wear pearl jewelry. Moreover, pearls were worn only by wealthy and influential people until recently precisely because of the fact that they are extremely valuable and often too expensive.
In the quotations of legends and literary classics.
Indian tribes, too, believed that pearls were the tears of their gods. And according to an Arab legend, a drop of dew filled with moonlight falls into the ocean and is then swallowed by the mussels. Thus, according to them, the pearls appeared. The gates of Paradise are made of pearls according to the official translator of the Bible into English - King James. Moreover, pearls have been believed to cure hundreds of diseases for years. There are many other examples of quoting pearls in classical literature, and in the fine arts, they have been depicted as the most valuable ornaments for both clothing and hair.
Pearls have always been valued and loved in world history.
According to some historical sources, Native Americans - the Indians - have adopted a string of pearls as retribution for the island of Manhattan. Centuries later, in 1916, the legendary French jeweler Jacques Cartier bought land there in order to open his first store in America. What was the price? - Again a product of natural pearls. This interesting story makes the pearl an even more interesting and precious stone, and today it is a classic wedding gift and jewelry that symbolizes refined taste.
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