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Freshwater Pearl JewelryFreshwater Pearl Jewelry

The most valuable pearl is a salt water pearl, perfectly round, evenly colored and generally pure white or pure black. Hues include white, pink, cream, yellowish, greenish, bluish, grayish and black. Naturally occurring salt-water pearls are very rare and have been considered one of the most important gemstones throughout the ages.
Mystical Properties: Wearing Pearl Jewelry has traditionally represented purity, innocence and integrity.

According to Hindu legend, pearls are the teeth of the Demon God Vala that fell into the oceans and were taken up by the oysters. Pearls represent one of the 5 Great Hindu Gems: Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. Pearls are the favored gem for the Moon and the zodiac sign of Cancer. Acknowledging the difficulty of obtaining naturally occurring pearls, the Hindus claim a Moonstone will also favor those born under the sign of Cancer.

To the Burmese, it was considered 3rd most valuable--even more valuable than a sapphire.

Some say the growth of a pearl parallels the potential growth of a human being. We begin as an irritation, then slowly, through patience, hidden from the view of other men, gradually grow into something of beauty.

An ancient Egyptian legend tells of Cleopatra betting Mark Anthony that she could eat the entire value of a province in one meal--she then ground up an enormous pearl and drank it in her wine.

In Revelations, the Gates of Heaven are said to be made of Pearls.

Said to favor men named Paul and women named Pauline.

Said to favor those born on a Monday.

Dreaming of pearls is said to mean you have good friends you can trust.

Arabia, France, Philippines and India all claim the Pearl as their national gem.

The traditional gift for the 30th Wedding Anniversary and a girl's First Communion.

Jeweler's consider it the June Birthstone.

Healing Properties: Said to relieve indigestion when ground up and drank--however, this is a rather expensive antacid. Thought to increase fertility and ease the pain of childbirth.

Scientific Properties: Pearls are composed of organically generated aragonite (calcium carbonate).

While beautiful, they are fragile and must be protected--they tend to break down after about 150 years. Most modern day pearls (about 90%) are farmed, i.e. irritants are inserted into the oysters, many of which die in the process. In addition, most will be chemically treated to enhance their coloring.

Natural pearls are found in the Persian Gulf, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, Bengal, Bombay, Australia and the South Pacific islands. 2.5 - 4.5 on the Moh's Hardness Scale.

Owner Warning! Because Pearls are organic gemstones and relatively soft and porous, they should be worn with care. Use extreme caution in cleaning this gem as it may be easily broken down by some solvents.

Disclaimer: Newage Enterprises makes no claims as to the healing properties of this gemstone. We provide information on legends surrounding this stone's mystical and healing properties which allow the informed user to make their own decision.

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5mm Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings - Silver


5mm Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings - Silver

# 2389
5mm Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver Settings
Price: $10

5x6mm Rose Beige Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings - Silver


5x6mm Rose Beige Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings - Silver

# 2993
5x6mm Rose Beige (dyed) Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings with Etched Bali Thai - Silver
Price:

Designer Freshwater Pearl and Capri Swarovski Earrings - Silver


Designer Freshwater Pearl and Capri Swarovski Earrings - Silver

# 2806
Designer 7mm Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings with Etched Bali Thai and 4mm Capri Blue Swarovski Crystal - Silver
Price:

7mm Black Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Earrings with Gold Plated Chandelier Settings


7mm Black Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Earrings with Gold Plated Chandelier Settings

# 4820
7mm Black Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Earrings with Gold Plated Chandelier Settings
Price: $15

9mm White Freshwater Pearl Leverback Dangle Earrings - Silver


9mm White Freshwater Pearl Leverback Dangle Earrings - Silver

# 3884
9mm White Freshwater Pearl Leverback Dangle Earrings - Silver
Price: $39

Designer White Freshwater Pearl Teardrop Earrings - Gold Fill/Vermeil


Designer White Freshwater Pearl Teardrop Earrings - Gold Fill/Vermeil

# 5983
Designer 6x8mm White Freshwater Pearl Earrings with 11mm Teardrops and Vermeil Earwires- Gold Fill/Vermeil
Price: $45

5x7mm White Freshwater Pearl Chandelier Earrings - Silver


5x7mm White Freshwater Pearl Chandelier Earrings - Silver

# 4486
5x7mm White Freshwater Pearl Chandelier Earrings - Silver
Price: $55

Designer 4mm Blue Gray Freshwater Pearl Bracelet - Silver


Designer 4mm Blue Gray Freshwater Pearl Bracelet - Silver

# 3056
Designer 4mm Blue Gray Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Triple Strand Bracelet with 4mm Vitreal Swarovski Crystal, Etched Bali Thai, Hill Tribes Silver and Sterling Silver Slide Clasp
Price: $250

Designer Khaki Peacock Freshwater Pearl Bracelet - Silver


Designer Khaki Peacock Freshwater Pearl Bracelet - Silver

# 2954
Designer 4x5.5mm 4-strand Peacock Sheen Khaki Green Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Bracelet with Etched Bali Thai and Sterling Silver Slide Clasp
Price: $175

Freshwater Pearl and Capri Swarovski Crystal Bracelet - Silver


Freshwater Pearl and Capri Swarovski Crystal Bracelet - Silver

# 2805
7mm White Freshwater Pearl Bracelet with Etched Bali Thai Silver, 4mm Capri Blue Swarovski Crystal and Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp
Price:

Designer 7x13mm Biwa Freshwater Pearl and Topaz Bracelet - Silver


Designer 7x13mm Biwa Freshwater Pearl and Topaz Bracelet - Silver

# 2979
Designer 7x13mm Biwa Freshwater Pearl Bracelet with Faceted Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Clasp
Price: $383

Black Freshwater Pearl and Ivory Organza Ribbon Necklace


Black Freshwater Pearl and Ivory Organza Ribbon Necklace

# 3434
Ivory Organza Ribbon and Black Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Necklace
Price: $12

Designer 2x3mm Silvery Gray Freshwater Pearl Necklace - Silver


Designer 2x3mm Silvery Gray Freshwater Pearl Necklace - Silver

# 3671
Designer 2x3mm Silvery Gray Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Necklace with 3mm Sterling Silver, 4mm and 6mm Swarovski Crystal and Faceted Iolite Clasp
Price: $899

White, Cream and Mauve Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Rope Necklace


White, Cream and Mauve Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Rope Necklace

# 5979
7-8mm White, Cream and Mauve Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Rope Necklace
Price: $29

7-8mm Black Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Rope Necklace


7-8mm Black Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Rope Necklace

# 5977
7-8mm Black Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Rope Necklace
Price: $29

8-9mm White Freshwater Pearl Silk Necklace - Silver


8-9mm White Freshwater Pearl Silk Necklace - Silver

# 2834
8-9mm White Freshwater Pearl Silk Necklace with Sterling Silver Filigreed Safety Clasp
Price: $199

6-7mm Freshwater Pearl Triple Elastic Bracelet


6-7mm Freshwater Pearl Triple Elastic Bracelet

# 4189
6-7mm Freshwater Pearl Triple Elastic Bracelet
Price: $31

About 10mm Peach Freshwater Pearl Elastic Bracelet - Silver


About 10mm Peach Freshwater Pearl Elastic Bracelet - Silver

# 5808
About 10mm Peach Freshwater Pearl (dyed) Elastic Bracelet - Silver
Price: $29

White Freshwater Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Rosary


White Freshwater Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Rosary

# 3939
4.5mm and 9mm White Freshwater Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Rosary with Sterling Silver Miraculous Medal and Cross
Price: $299

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