Moonlight Gems

Stone of the month , June – Pearl ,
often referred to as the “Queen of Gems,” is a
classic piece of jewellery. It is formed in
shellfish as a reactant to an irritant such as a
piece of sand. Cultured pearls are created by
adding a piece of mussel or shell inside an
oyster, which then creates a pearl as layers
inside the shell grow over the alien substance.
The prices of pearls vary widely as a result of
luster, size, color, type and how they were
cultured. Natural pearls are the most
expensive, followed by cultured pearls with
Fresh water pearls relatively less expensive.
Pearls are said to help in self discovery and
improve self-worth. Natural pearls are
considered to be one of the nicest gifts you
can give to your loved ones. It allows the
wearer to see the love of the person who gave
them the pearls. The Pearl is an emblem of
modesty, chastity and purity, symbolizing love,
success, and happiness and in many countries
is used as a wedding gift. Pearls were once
thought to be the tears of God. Natural Pearls
have been harvested from the Red Sea, Gulf of
Mannar, and the Persian Gulf. The coasts of
Australia and Polynesia produce mostly
cultured pearls whereas Fresh water pearls
occur in many rivers in countries such as
Austria, France, Scotland, Ireland, India and
USA.
The ancient Greeks believed that wearing
pearls would promote marital bliss and prevent
newlywed women from crying. The Pearl is the
birthstone for the zodiac sign of Gemini,