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Pearls

History

Pearls are amongst the oldest and most universal of all gems. They are the oldest jewels know to man, and the only gem made by a living animal. In many countries pearls were worn as a declaration of wealth and power, Pearls were symbolic of purity, chastity and feminine charm. Pearls were worn in civilised Middle East and Asian societies as early as 3500 BC., and continued to grow in popularity during Roman times when pearl fever reached its peak. The dawn of the Christian era saw the continued popularity of pearls. Pearls continued to be featured in jewellery and clothes as well as art.
· Where Pearls Come From

Historically, the world's best pearls came from the Persian Gulf, especially around what is now Bahrain. The pearls of the Persian Gulf were natural created and collected by breath-hold divers. The secret to the special luster of Gulf pearls probably derived from the unique mixture of sweet and salt water around the island. Unfortunately, The natural pearl industry of the Persian Gulf ended abruptly in the early 1930's with the discovery of large deposits of oil. Those who once dove for pearls sought prosperity in the economic boom ushered in by the oil industry. The water pollution resulting from spilled oil and indiscriminate over-fishing of oysters essentially ruined the once pristine pearl producing waters of the Gulf.Today, pearl diving is practiced only as a hobby. The largest stock of natural pearls probably resides in India. Ironically, much of India’s stock of natural pearls came originally from Bahrain. Unlike Bahrain, which has essentially lost its pearl resource, traditional pearl fishing is still practiced on a small scale in India.The art of culturing pearls was invented in Japan in 1893 by a man named Kokichi Mikimoto. He discovered that by introducing a tiny bead of mother-of-pearl (the white substance on the inside of a mussel’s shell) into an oyster, that oyster would began to cover the irritant with nacre (the secreted substance that makes up a pearl).Interestingly, one of the first places to begin farming cultured pearls outside of Japan was near the Gulf of California in Mexico. Unfortunately, Mexican pearls disappeared from the international markets when over fishing of natural pearl oyster banks took its toll and the Mexican government had to impose a No- Fishing law in the late 1940's. Mexico is today attempting to return to the pearl market with cultured half-pearls. Pearls predominately come from Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Myanmar, China, India, Philippines, and Tahiti. The South Sea waters around Australia, Indonesia, and Myanmar are renowned for their large, white pearls, while Japan’s pearls are highly valued for their lustrous character. Freshwater pearls constitute the bulk of China’s pearl efforts. And as mentioned earlier, India is recognized as one of the last producers and handlers of naturally occurring pearls. Interestingly, although Australia’s pearls derive from the same sea as those from Indonesia and Myanmar, Australia consistently advertises their pearls as distinctly superior to other South Sea pearls, emphasizing the importance of the country of origin, not simply the body of water from which they came.

Care of Pearls

Care of Pearls
Pearls are an organic gem and they require a very specialized care that if done properly will protect them for a very long time.
Always remember to not use toothbrushes, scouring pads or any type of abrasive material to clean your Pearls.
Always remember not to expose your Pearls to dish or laundry detergents, bleaches, powdered cleansers, baking soda or any ammonia based cleaner like Windex.
Always remember not to use any type of ultrasonic cleaner.
Always remember not to steam clean your Pearls.
Always remember not to use tarnish remover or any type of jewelry cleaner advertised on TV as a miracle cleaner.
Always remember not to store your pearls in any type of plastic bag. Plastic can emit a chemical that will cause the surface of the Pearl to deteriorate.
Always remember not to leave your pearls around a direct source of heat such as a fireplace mantle, on top of a television set, or stove.
Always remember not to store your Pearls in a very dry room or in a safe deposit box for a long time. Your Pearls need a little moisture so that they will not dry out.
Always remember that your Pearls should be the last thing you put on when dressing and the first thing you take off when get home.
Always use only jewelry cleaners that are labeled as safe for Pearls.
Always store your Pearls wrapped in a soft cloth or pouch and protected from all abrasive objects.
Always wipe your Pearls with a soft cloth moistened with water.
Always remove your Pearls if you reapply hair spray, or put on perfume with a sprayer, both can damage Pearls.
Always be aware of the type of fabrics you wear fabrics like Shetland wool can damage Pearls.

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