Pearl is the birthstone for June and the Sun signs of Gemini and Cancer. Fresh water pearls are also given on the 1st wedding anniversary. An organic gem, pearls are formed inside mollusks such as oysters and mussels. They are formed when an irritant such as a tiny stone or bit of sand gets inside the mollusk's shell. A lustrous substance, called nacre, is secreted around the object to protect the soft internal surface of the mollusk. As layer upon layer of nacre coats the irritant, a pearl is formed. This process of building a solid pearl can take up to seven or eight years. Cultured or freshwater pearls are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection, and luck. Pearls are thought to give wisdom through experience, to quicken the laws of karma and to cement engagements and love in relationships. They are thought to keep children safe. Early Chinese myths told of pearls falling from the sky when dragons fought. Ancient legend says that pearls were thought to be the tears of the gods and the Greeks believed that wearing pearls would promote marital bliss and prevent newlywed women from crying. There is so much more to this beautiful organic gem! #pearljewelry #pearljewellery #junebirthday #junebirthstone #freshwaterpearls #freshwaterpearl #pearlphotography #bespokejewellery #natashasalkeybespokejewellery #natashasalkeycom #gemini #cancer #organicgemini #gemphotographyonline
