| History starts with the woman's desire to adorn herself | | | | rare, beautiful pearls all the time. Pearls were limited to |
| with ornaments of all kinds, especially pearls, being one | | | | be worn by worriers and rulers. Many European |
| of the nature's best bounties to humankind. Pearls | | | | countries passed laws forbidding the wearing of pearls |
| have always been the most sought after gem | | | | by others outside of the nobility. |
| because of their natural beauty and brilliant lustrous | | | | Because of their unrivaled beauty it was customary |
| appeal. Unlike most gems, including diamonds, which | | | | among ancient Greeks to offer pearls as wedding |
| are mined, cut, and shined, pearls are grown naturally in | | | | gifts and their possession was considered a sign of |
| oysters in lakes or seawater. | | | | happy marriage and sacred love. |
| Ancient history tells us that Egyptians used to bury | | | | Indian Maharajas and Queens had always adorned |
| pearls alongside the dead bodies of their dear ones. | | | | themselves with precious pearl jewelry, and Hindus |
| The famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra reportedly had | | | | and Chinese, during ancient times, always considered |
| dissolved a single pearl in a glass of wine and drank it, | | | | pearls a sign of love, health and prosperity. Many |
| simply to win a wager with Marc Anthony that she | | | | believed that they were tears from Heaven or |
| could consume the wealth of an entire nation in just | | | | Goddesses that were nurtured in an oyster's womb. |
| one meal. | | | | Not only are women passionate about wearing pearl |
| During the Roman Empire, pearls were considered the | | | | jewelry, but the quality of pearls a woman wears |
| ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity. Pearls were | | | | defines her persona and her desire to look beautiful |
| also treasured as a unique symbol of showing great | | | | and elegant. |
| opulence. British Royalty had exquisite collections of | | | | |