Pearls, also known as mussel pearls and lian pearls, are an ancient organic gemstone, mainly produced in pearl shellfish and mother-of-pearl shellfish mollusks.
Pearls are mineral beads containing calcium carbonate produced by the endocrine function of shellfish, and are composed of a large number of tiny aragonite crystals. There are rich varieties, various shapes and colorful colors.
History of Pearls
The name of Pearl which is evolved from the Latin word Pernulo; its another name is Margarite, which is derived from the ancient Persian Sanskrit, meaning "son of the sea".
According to geological and archaeological research, pearls have existed on the earth 200 million years ago. As early as in ancient times, primitive humans found white pearls with colorful halos when foraging on the seashore, and were attracted by its crystal beauty. Since then, pearls have become people's favorite ornaments and have been passed down.
Pearls are dense condensates formed in several mollusks due to the aggregation of layers of nacre around foreign particles not attached to the shell inside or below the mantle.
Pearl shape
Natural pearls are spherical, oval, irregularly spherical or oblong, with a diameter of 1 to 6 mm.
Round beads
Refers to pearls with a round shape, which are divided into three types according to the roundness, namely, true round beads, round beads and near-round beads.
True round beads refer to pearls with the best roundness, also commonly known as running beads in the business, with the ratio of the difference between the maximum diameter and the minimum diameter to the average diameter less than 1%;
Oval beads
It is an oval shape, with a ratio of long to short diameter greater than 10%. It can be further divided into short ovals and long ovals according to the percentage of the difference between the long and short diameters.
Oval beads
It is a flat surface shape, with one or two sides that are approximately flat, such as oblate, oblate, pie, diamond, square, etc. This type of pearl is most suitable for making pearl beads.
Mabe Pearl
It is a half-sided pearl, also known as Mabe Pearl, Mantou Pearl and Semi-round Pearl, also known as Mabe Pearl.
Special-shaped Pearl
In addition to round beads, oval beads and Mabe Pearl, there are also many pearls of various shapes. Pear-shaped, teardrop-shaped, rice-shaped, potato-shaped, bean-shaped and other shaped pearls are collectively referred to as special-shaped pearls in the business.
Various colors of Pearls
The colors include white, pink, light yellow, light green, light blue, brown, lavender, black, etc., mainly white. The surface is off-white, yellow-white, light pink, light blue, etc., with beautiful colorful luster and smoothness.
Pearls can be used as medicine
The Chinese Medicine Dictionary points out that pearls have the effects of calming the nerves and calming the nerves, improving eyesight and removing cataracts, detoxifying and regenerating muscles, etc. Modern research also shows that pearls have unique effects in improving human immunity, delaying aging, removing spots and whitening, and supplementing calcium.
Calming the mind and calming the nerves
Suitable for palpitations, epilepsy and convulsions.
Clearing the liver and removing cataracts to improve eyesight.
Used to treat eye diseases such as red and swollen eyes and cataracts covering the eyes. Mostly for external use.
Astringing and regenerating muscles
Suitable for throat rot, mouth sores, and ulcers that do not heal for a long time. Suitable for external use.
Healing effects of Pearls
Body
Pearls are associated with balance, and the harmony they bring to the body reflects this.For those who feel unbalanced in their bodies, this wonderful gem will restore you to a strong body. Pearls are very effective for lung problems.
They help to reduce the effects of asthma and bronchitis, and can heal all your important organs such as the heart, liver and kidneys.They also have a calming effect on the body, which means you can sleep well, calm overactive adrenal glands, and get rid of high blood pressure and headaches.They are also said to be good for pregnant women and new mothers because of all the magical feminine energy they have.
Mental and Emotional Healing
Besides balancing your hormones and ensuring your body finds the sweet spot between movement and rest, pearls also love to help soothe our emotions.
Known as the stone of inner wisdom, pearls help us find the confidence we need to be our own advocates.They also lighten your mind and emotions, meaning you’ll feel a sense of optimism and lightheartedness. Pearls help us let go of anxiety, tension, and the negative voice inside. They inspire sincerity, loyalty, and truth—not only to others, but most importantly to ourselves.
Metaphysical Properties
With such an emphasis on balance and wisdom, it’s no surprise that pearls are deeply connected to the third eye chakra. The third eye chakra is the gateway to our inner source of knowledge.
It awakens our intuition, helps us find clarity, and illuminates dark corners, allowing us to fully and meticulously understand ourselves. Pearls also help protect us, as they are excellent at absorbing negative energy and keeping our aura pure and clear.
Daily Care of Pearl
Acid Protection
To keep the pearls’ luster and color unaffected, avoid exposing them to acids, alkalis, and chemicals such as perfumes, soaps, and hairspray. Don't wear pearl jewelry when swimming or bathing. So please put on your lovely pearls after putting on makeup.
Keep away from the kitchen
Pearls have tiny pores on the surface, so it is not advisable to let them inhale pollutants in the air. Pearls will absorb substances such as hair spray and perfume. So don't wear beautiful pearls to perm your hair, and be careful in the kitchen. Don't wear beautiful pearls to cook, steam and oil smoke may penetrate the pearls and make them yellow.
Serve with cashmere cloth
After wearing pearls every time (especially on hot days), you must wipe the pearls clean before putting them away to maintain their luster. It is best to use sheepskin or delicate flannel, not tissue paper, because the friction of some tissue paper will wear the pearls.
Stay away from clean water
Don't use water to clean pearl necklaces. Water can enter the small holes of the beads, which is not only difficult to wipe dry, but may also cause fermentation inside, and the bead thread may turn green. If you sweat a lot when wearing it, you can wipe it clean with a soft wet towel carefully, let it dry naturally, and put it back in the jewelry box. After the pearls turn yellow, you can remedy it like this: soak them in dilute hydrochloric acid to dissolve the yellowed shell and restore the pearls to their crystal-clear, gorgeous and charming color. But if the color turns yellow too much, it is difficult to reverse.
Need air
Do not keep pearls in a safe for a long time, and do not seal them with plastic bags. Pearls need fresh air, and they should be taken out and worn every few months to let them breathe. If they are kept in a box for a long time, the pearls will easily turn yellow ("People grow old and pearls turn yellow", this is what it means.)
Avoid exposure to the sun
Because pearls contain a certain amount of water, they should be placed in a cool place, and try to avoid direct sunlight or too dry places to prevent the pearls from dehydrating.
Prevent scratches from hard objects
Pearl jewelry should be stored separately to prevent other jewelry from scratching the pearl skin. If you plan to wear the pearl necklace on clothes, the texture of the clothes should be softer. Too rough materials may scratch her precious pearls.
Store flat
Do not hang the pearl necklace for a long time. After a long time, the silk thread will loosen and deform, so it should be stored flat.
Pearl Ring
When removing a pearl ring, hold the handle or metal part of the ring, and do not use the pearl as a bearing surface. This will prevent the bearing surface of the pearl from loosening and prevent dirt in your hands and skin oil from sticking to the pearl.
Regular inspection
Silk threads tend to loosen over time. Check the thread regularly every 1 to 2 years to see if it is loose and replace it. Pearls should be re-stringed every 3 years, depending on how many times they are worn. Dirt that enters the small holes of the beads will generate friction, causing the nylon thread to break, and the position where the force is applied is close to the button.