The gemstone Pearl stands for purity, faith, charity, innocence, integrity, focus, wisdom, spirituality, sincerity, fertility. Pearls are the oldest known gem, and for centuries were considered the most valuable. They have also been used as personal ornaments for thousands of years. They were probably one of the earliest gems found by man. Pearls represent purity, innocence and integrity. In the Hindu religion, the presentation of an un-drilled Pearl and its piercing has formed part of the marriage ceremony. The Chinese used pearls in medicinal ways to cure eye ailments, heart trouble, indigestion, fever and bleeding. To this day pearl powder is still popular in China as a skin whitener and cosmetic. In India, pearls were believed to give peace of mind and strength of body and soul. Europeans thought that swallowing whole or powdered pearls cured matters of the mind and heart, and strengthened nerves.Because of their natural beauty, pearls are associated with the matrix of life. In the west, Pearls are the recommended gift for couples celebrating their 3rd and 30th wedding anniversaries. |
