Unlike other gemstones that come from the earth, Pearl is formed in mollusks that can be found in both fresh and salt water.
Small foreign bodies, like grains of sand or small parasites, get inside the mollusk and form layers of pearly materials around it as defense.
Layers in the Pearl build up just like the layers of an onion, creating concentric circles.
The more layers are formed, the larger the Pearl becomes.
The overlapping layers also create an iridescent luster that’s called orient of the Pearl.
There are Pearls that are available in white, brown, pink, black, gold, and blue, depending on the kind of mollusk and water in which the mollusk is found.
Unlike gemstones that are measured by carat, a Pearl’s weight is given in grains. It takes approximately 4 grains of Pearl to equal a gemstone carat.
Pearl signifies faith, charity and innocence. It enhances personal integrity and helps to provide a focus to ones attention. Pearl symbolises purity and is known as a “stone of sincerity”. It brings truth to situations and loyalty to a “cause”. Inhibits boisterous behaviour.
Pearl treats digestive disorders and the soft organs of the body. It relieves conditions of bloating and biliousness. Pearl increases fertility and eases childbirth.
Pearl Associated with
Chakras – Third Eye Chakra
Birthstone – June
Zodiac – Gemini, Cancer
Planet – Moon
Vibration – Number 7
Typical colours – white, black, grey
Pearl Benefits
#Purity #Honesty #Innocence #luminence #Integrity #Concentration #Focus #Meditation #Tranquility #Wisdom
