Pink pearls: description and properties

Fine pearl grains confidently occupy a leading position among expensive jewelry, admiring the variety of colors and shapes. Organic mother of pearl, such as pink pearls, is not a gem, but is very much appreciated because of its naturalness.

For many centuries, until the 15th century, our ancestors believed that pearls are petrified drops of dew or rain. Only in 1761, an experiment was conducted by a Swedish naturalist and physician C. Linnaeus, during which he was able to prove natural origin of pearls. Burmese grain or natural pearls are naturally formed inside mollusk shells.

Thus, pearls are gradually formed, which can be of various shapes and colors. The formation of large pearls will take about 20 years. For this reason, the extraction of pearls is a very time-consuming process, which significantly increases the cost of it.

To date, a pearl cultivation process has been developed, when glass beads are placed in the shell of the mollusks, which they wrap with a layer of nacre. So people can control the size, shape and color of the future pearl. The mineral obtained in this way has a slightly lower cost than natural.

Nowadays, almost all pearls on the world market are artificially grown, since in 1952 it was forbidden to extract natural stone all over the world. Leading position in the cultivation of pearls Japan, Australia, Philippines, Burma, Tahiti.

Pink shade of pearls is a sedimentary organic product of the mollusk. The pearl itself is similar in composition to a mollusk shell and consists of three layers: the outer layer of conhiolin, the middle, prismatic layer of microcrystalline argonite, and pink pearl is the inner layer. Externally, pink pearls are opaque, and their alluring luster is the result of the reflection of sunlight between the layers. According to the principle of growing pearls are divided into 2 types:

• nautical - grown by mollusks living in sea water;
• river - grown by freshwater mollusks (such pearls need to be dyed).

The color scheme of the pearl directly depends on the type of creator mollusk and the conditions of its cultivation. In nature, there are about 120 different shades of pearls: from white, pink, blue, cream, to black. The rarest are pearls of green-blue color. This variety is found only near Indonesia. Vanilla-pink shades of pearls with a characteristic brilliance are found in the Manara and Persian bays.

The shape of pink pearls has no limits. It can be in the form of a perfect ball or an absolutely irregular shape (baroque). A rare kind of baroque-shaped mineral resembles the outlines of various figures, animals, birds, the contours of a human face and is called Paragon. The softness of the shades and brilliance of pink Burmese grains is so natural and gentle that in ancient Rome it was dedicated to Venus.

At the beginning of the 20th century, jewelry with natural pink mother of pearl was of very great value: the cost of some products could reach $ 250,000. In the modern world, natural pearls are also not cheap. For example, in 2007, at a popular auction, the necklace of the Indian Queen Baroda was sold for $ 7,000,000. The cost of a natural mineral is formed from the following points.

• Stone size (large pearls are more expensive, small pearls are cheaper). It should be noted that a pearl less than 3.5 mm in size is more expensive than medium in size, as small stones require a more laborious processing process.
• Shape and gloss (sphere-shaped with a bright sheen are valued higher).
• Smooth or rough surface (a more even mineral is more expensive).
• Growing place (sea or river) - sea pearls exceed the cost of river almost 6 times.

When buying pink pearls at too low a price, you should ask if the stone is fake. A real mineral is even heavier in weight than simulated, and it has a certain “coolness” to the touch.

Since ancient times, pearls (especially irregular shapes) have been prescribed amazing magical properties. Such stones were used to create amulets, charms that attract the owner well-being, love and happiness, the ability to easily overcome difficulties. The ancient Egyptian queens Cleopatra and Semiramis preferred jewelry with pink pearls because of its magical powers. It was believed that mother of pearl on the neck or on the woman's hand provides her with eternal youth and beauty.

In these times, clothes and housing of wealthy people were also decorated with pearls.Many modern lithotherapists note the healing properties of pink pearls and the ability to protect their owner from disease. Mineral jewelry is recommended to be worn by people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular, digestive systems and urolithiasis. In addition, the stone helps to restore internal balance, eliminates depressive states.

In astrology, pink pearls also occupy a certain place. It is believed that this stone helps to meet true love, overcome constraint and normalize communication with representatives of the opposite sex. Astrologers prescribe a burmese pink grain of a certain effect on people, according to their zodiac sign:

• for Twins he will be a help in solving critical tasks, managing a storm of emotions;
• happy life Pisces will be able to provide a small jewelry with pearls;
• the mineral will help tame the tempestuous nature Lion;
• for Aquarius the stone will become a guard against envious and gossip;
• Scorpions black pearls are more suitable;
• Taurus pink pearls will help to focus attention and develop memory;
• Weights the mineral will protect against evil talk and the evil eye;
• stone will help to cope with long-standing ailments Cancer
• Capricorn pink pearls will delight with its calming effect;
• a powerful amulet, he will become a sign Virgin;
• Aries pink pearls fill with positive energy;
• but for a strong energy sign Sagittarius pink pearls are ineffective.

The uniqueness and rarity of pink pearls increases the demand for them. This stone is ideally combined with any precious metals and is used to make beads, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, pendants. Because of its luxurious appearance, Burmese grain can be used independently. The sophisticated and chic look of pearl jewelry allows you to use it in conjunction with a variety of clothing styles, both everyday and evening.

This decoration is combined with any outfits. For everyday wear, the best option would be a delicate ring or bracelet. With the help of pearl thread, you can emphasize the elegance and status of every woman. The formal-business style will be complemented by discreet and medium-sized items made of pink pearls, without unnecessary details. Small pearls are suitable for young girls, middle-aged women - medium-sized pearls, but for more mature ladies, large pearls are perfect.

To maximize the service life of products with pink mother of pearl, it is necessary to consider the following factors:

• the mineral should be stored separately from other precious metal products in velvet or velor caskets;
• it is necessary to maintain a constant temperature regime, not to allow sudden changes in temperature;
• it is not recommended to wear pearls on hot summer days, as the heat affects it badly;
• during cleaning using various detergents, rings and bracelets with pink mother of pearl should be removed;
• Use a soft, dry cloth or cloth to clean and polish the pearls.

Beautiful and amazing pink pearls, carrying the positive energy of love and happiness, rightfully occupy a leading position among exquisite gems. The complex process of growing and processing pearls makes it a very expensive pleasure, but the “present” cannot be cheap.

On the healing properties of pearls, see below.