Since ancient times, pearls have been regarded as synonymous with wealth, and pearls, along with clams, agate, crystal, coral, amber, and musk, are called the Seven Treasures of Buddhism. Pearls symbolize good luck, health, and happiness; people also place other beautiful meanings on them.
"Pearls" represent magnificence and nobility; "pearls in the palm" represent a beloved person or beloved object; and "round pearls" represent a woman's beauty. Since the discovery of pearls by humans, pearls have become synonymous with many beautiful qualities of people due to their beauty and pure qualities.
In many countries, they have beautiful meanings: the ancient Romans believed that pearls were the incarnation of the goddess Venus, symbolizing the ultimate in love and beauty; the Greeks believed that pearls were created by lightning striking the sea; the Indians believed that pearls were created by lightning striking the ocean. Pearls are dewdrops that fall into the sea at night. The gods once collected pearls from the sea to dress their daughters, who were about to get married.
Jewelry Queen—— Pearl
The "Five Queens and One Queen" jewelry industry includes diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, jade, and pearls. Pearls are the "Queens of Jewelry" among them. Pearls satisfy people's love for beauty with their pure and noble qualities—the heart of. Since the beginning of the imperial court, pearls have become a luxury item for dignitaries to show off their status and wealth. The queen of ancient Egypt also wore pearls as a significant honor; Queen Elizabeth loved pearls even more, and she not only wore pearl accessories on many public occasions but also hired dozens of people to maintain its more than 3,000 robes decorated with pearls.
Pearl is an ancient organic gemstone. It is the only gemstone produced in living organisms. Therefore, it is also known as a living gemstone. Pearl oysters nurture pearls and are a masterpiece of nature. However, not every pearl oyster can produce pearls because pearls can only be formed when sand or other substances enter the pearl oysters. After foreign matter enters the pearl oyster, it gradually secretes layers of nacre to avoid being stimulated by the foreign matter. This is an essential reason for the pure luster of pearls. It is understood that pearl oysters can generally survive for about 30 years, but it takes ten years for a pea-sized pearl to grow. This shows how precious pearls are.
Like gold, the international hard currency, pearls are also popular jewelry around the world. Large-diameter pearls are significantly more popular because the more significant the diameter, the more precious the pearls are and the higher their value. Since ancient times, there has been a saying about pearls that "Seven points are pearls, and eight points are treasures," which means that pearls with a diameter of more than 8 mm are the most worthy of collection.
Natural pearls are scarce in today's pearl market. Due to the rarity of natural pearls, the price of some historical pearls has skyrocketed. It is understood that each Jizhenshu pearl of more than 3 grams has already exceeded the 10,000 yuan mark, and the price of luminous beads of more than 3 grams is as high as hundreds of thousands of yuan. According to auction records, in 2007, a pearl necklace was sold for a sky-high price of nearly US$7.1 million at a Christie's auction. This necklace was made of 68 rare natural pearls and was called the most expensive in the world. Pearl necklace. Compared with other antique collections, the collection of pearls is particularly unique. For example, the pearls' origin, roundness, luster, size, and color all determine their value. Particular attention should be paid to collection and care because pearls are produced from pearl oysters. If exposed to the air for a long time, the surface of the pearl will gradually oxidize, and the color will change from white to yellow. According to experts Shao, the shelf life of pearls is about 100 years.
As the queen of jewelry, pearls have always been known for their round and full shape and crystal clear light. The color and noble and elegant temperament attract many enthusiasts.
