Pearl Gemstone Information

A pearl is a hard, glistening object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk or another animal, such as fossil conulariids. Just like the shell of a mollusk, a pearl is composed of calcium carbonate (mainly aragonite or a mixture of aragonite and calcite)[3] in minute crystalline form, which has deposited in concentric layers. The ideal pearl is perfectly round and smooth, but many other shapes, known as baroque pearls, can occur. The finest quality of natural pearls have been highly valued as gemstones and objects of beauty for many centuries. Because of this, pearl has become a metaphor for something rare, fine, admirable and valuable.

The most valuable pearls occur spontaneously in the wild, but are extremely rare. These wild pearls are referred to as natural pearls. Cultured or farmed pearls from pearl oysters and freshwater mussels make up the majority of those currently sold. Imitation pearls are also widely sold in inexpensive jewelry. Pearls have been harvested and cultivated primarily for use in jewelry, but in the past were also used to adorn clothing. They have also been crushed and used in cosmetics, medicines and paint formulations.

Who Should Wear Pearl Stone

Wearing a pearl stone has no negative effects and therefore, anyone can wear a pearl stone, especially ascendants of Sagittarius, Pisces and Leo. Pearl is the birthstone and the rashi ratna for Cancer sun sign (22 Jun - 22 Jul). Pearl stone bestows the powers of Moon (Chandra) on its wearer and brings him peace, confidence, courage and calmness. Wearing a pearl stone has no negative effects and therefore, anyone can wear a pearl stone, especially ascendants of Sagittarius, Pisces and Leo.
Pearl is also the birthstone and the rashi ratna for Cancer sun sign (22 Jun - 22 Jul). Pearl stone bestows the powers of Moon (Chandra) on its wearer and brings him peace, confidence, courage and calmness.

PEARL GEMSTONE BENEFITS

The best thing about a Pearl stone is that it does not have any malefic effects on its wearer. In Astrology, the Moon is a symbol of the 'mother' and is therefore, very caring and nurturing and affectionate in nature. Anyone can wear a Pearl gemstone and experience its positive effects in their life.

• Pearl is known to calm the mind, reduce anger and provide balance.
• Pearl is helpful in sleep disorders.
• Wearing Pearl is helpful in cough, cold and throat troubles.
• Pearl is helpful in vision troubles.
• With medicines wearing Pearl may be helpful in dysentery.
• Wearing high quality Pearl enhances the power of Moon which signifies softness , love , family life , charming eyes , steady mind , fertile imagination , concentration and many good things.
• Pearl stone instills in its wearer positivity and courage and makes its wearer emotionally accessible, kind, and psychologically healthy. It also instills the 'desire to travel and explore' in its wearer.
• Children, especially those below 12 years of age, who face health problems or fall sick easily are recommended a pearl stone. Children should preferably wear Pearl Gemstone in the throat chakra in a moon-shaped pendant.

To Tell If A Pearl Is Real?

There are quite a few differences between real and fake pearls. If you understand and look for these subtle distinctions, you’ll be in a better position to confirm the authenticity of pearls.

Below is a list of characteristics that separate real and fake pearls.

Luster: Fake pearls will have a uniform shine so that all parts of the pearl radiate light the same way. Because they are made by mollusks, real pearls have slight imperfections so that the luster isn’t exactly the same on all parts of the pearl. In addition, real pearls have a much deeper luster so that it seems almost as though the gem is illuminated from the inside. Fake pearls only shine on their surface and their luster has no depth.
Uniformity: A fake pearl necklace, for example, will have pearls that are all the same size and perfectly spherical. In addition, they won’t have any blemishes or imperfections when examined very closely. Real pearls, on the other hand, feature very minuscule imperfections when looked at under a microscope. This is what pearl experts call the unofficial steam of authenticity.
Color and Overtone: In addition to uniformity in size, fake pearls will also be uniform in color. Real pearls, on the other hand, feature very subtle differences in color, as well as overtones that are also just a sliver different when compared to each other. This is natural, considering every pearl comes from a different mollusk.
Weight: Lastly, you can tell real pearls from fake is by feeling their weight. Fake plastic pearls are light when compared to real pearls.
That said, counterfeiters have increased their level of deceit by making fake pearls from heavier materials (such as glass) to make their weight the same as authentic pearls.
The Pearl Tooth Test:
Another really easy way of figuring out the authenticity of pearls is to do what people refer to as the tooth test. Simply take the pearl, and gently rub it along the surface of your tooth. If the pearls are real, you’ll feel a grittiness similar to sandpaper. In other words, there will be a great deal of friction. If the pearls are fake, on the other hand, it will feel smooth as with plastic or glass. Instead of rubbing a pearl on your tooth, you can also rub them against either to check. Despite the easiness of the pearl tooth test, it’s not always the case that you have the pearls in front of you.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PEARL GEMSTONES

You don’t always need an expert to clean your pearls. You can easily do it at home. Lay the jewellery flat on a soft, clean cloth. Make a solution with mild soap and warm water. Using a clean (ideally new), soft brush, gently apply this solution on the ornament. Scrub gently without pulling or pushing the strands. Turn it over and repeat the process. To rinse the soap off your jewellery, submerge it in cool tap water for not more than five minutes. Remove it from the water and let it air dry on a fresh towel. Ensure that for drying too you lay it out just the way you did in the first step. Don’t disturb the jewellery until it’s completely dry.