Pearls: a long history | V is for Vintage

There are many people out there that love to wear pearls. Pearls are something that is a little bit different than the other types of jewels out there. These particular things of jewelry can make a big difference for someone who is buying, or wearing, these particular pieces. It is hard to put a value on pearls because there is no set scale for how a pearl is valued. This can lead to some people getting ripped off.

Key Takeaways:

Pearls are a form of status symbol that is why they have not gone out of fashion with the rich. They have fascinated man for centuries.
Pearls are formed from the nacre an oyster secretes when an irritant enters its shell and after some months it develops with many layers.
The major religions of the world hold a symbolic attachment to pearls. It has been viewed as the symbol of perfection.

“We have been harvesting pearls for centuries in order to try and capture some of the beauty of nature for ourselves.”