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The allure of the pearl is timeless
and universal. Since the beginning of recorded history, the
pearl has been known as a metaphor for life itself, for virtue
and love, wisdom and justice, spirituality and righteousness.
Always regarded as one of the rarest, most valuable and symbolic
of all gems, its praises are sung by the great poets of every
age; it is praised in every culture, from ancient China, India,
Persia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, to the Mayan, Aztec and Incan
cultures of the Americas, and even the ancient cultures of the
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| The illustrious history of he pearl is unparalleled.
Today's birthstone for June, the pearl has a history more ancient,
more fascinating, more spiritual, and more regal than any other
gem. The portrait collections of the world's greatest museums
most vividly illustrate the unrivalled reverence and prestige
reserved for the pearl. History's most illustrious men and women
chose to be adorned in pearls for the images they wished to
leave to posterity. What could more dramatically highlight the
allure of the pearl than seeing that from among all their riches,
the pearl was the gem of choice. |
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In the modern world fine pearls continue to evoke
a sense of awe and wonder; perhaps even more so because of our
understanding of how the pearl is actually created. For many,
the pearl is seen as a very beautiful and poetic metaphor for
life. In a world where we often wonder how we will survive the
obstacles and stresses that threaten to overwhelm us, the pearl
is an exquisite reminder that from something which might at
first appear to be misfortune can come something of great beauty
and value, something that would not otherwise have been created
at all. The pearl itself is something that would never have
been created without adversity and struggle. |
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