Pearls

Pearls are minerals that belong to the class of precious stones. They are mined from the shells of mollusks that are caught in the warm waters of the Red Sea, the waters of the Persian Gulf, and also off the coast of Japan and Sri Lanka. Artificially cultivated pearls are grown on special farms. Pearls are most often used to create pearl jewelry, as well as in medicine, to produce medicinal preparations.

Pearl got its name from the Arabic word "zenchug" (according to another version - from the Chinese word "zhenzhu"). In Europe, pearls are better known as perl. A distinction is made between river and sea pearls. The latter (sea) is more expensive, due to its higher quality. More information about pearls and their classification according to the main criteria can be found in a special article.

Pearl: healing properties

Today, pearl jewelry, like many centuries ago, is in great demand. The reason lies not only in the magnificent aesthetic qualities of the stone, but also in its unique healing properties. Pearls are worth buying for those who suffer from hypertension and metabolic disorders, kidney and vascular problems. In addition, since the time of Avicenna, the world has known the so-called pearl water, which is successfully used to treat nervous disorders, strengthen memory and normalize the menstrual cycle. To prepare it, just put a few large pearls in a glass of ordinary water overnight, and then drink the resulting remedy on an empty stomach. If you hold a pearl in your mouth for a few minutes, it allows you to restore peace of mind, get rid of fear, aggression, anger or depression. The same method is used if you need to normalize blood pressure and get rid of a severe headache.

It is also worth noting that pearls are one of the few stones that are considered a kind of indicator of the health of their owner. Those who want to buy a pearl jewelry should remember that the stone may change its appearance over time if the owner of the necklace, bracelet, earrings or ring has health problems. In this case, the pearls quickly become dull and seem to be covered with a patina. But if you buy such a pearl jewelry for another person, after a while the stones will acquire their original shine. Pearls are also very sensitive to age-related changes in their owner. As it ages, the stone also becomes duller and lifeless, but easily restores its properties as soon as it gets to a new owner.

Pearl: magical properties

Different nations attribute all sorts of magical properties to pearls. Thus, in India and Egypt, this stone is considered a symbol of health, longevity, youth and beauty. Therefore, it is not surprising that the famous Empress Cleopatra preferred pearl jewelry. In China, pearls, which represent the feminine principle, belong to the element of water. It is believed that such a stone protects its owner from fires, and if necessary, a pearl can easily extinguish a fire if thrown into the flames. At the same time, the Chinese do not usually give pearl jewelry, which symbolizes tears; they should be chosen independently.

In addition, pearls are endowed with such magical properties as the ability to protect against the treachery of enemies, deception and the evil eye. And in the Christian religion, this stone is a symbol of spiritual and physical purity, helping to preserve it for many years.

Amulets, charms and talismans made of pearls

In addition, pearl jewelry is a wonderful amulet. It is believed that in this case, the stones should be selected in accordance with the skin tone of their owner. Thus, white pearls allow one to gain freedom and independence, cream gives wisdom and strength, yellow promotes the accumulation of wealth, and green can bring happiness to its owner. The most powerful amulet from the point of view of occult sciences is black pearl, which perfectly protects against the evil eye, helps to restore strength and cures various ailments. But pink pearls are an irreplaceable love spell, endowing its owners with amazing sexuality.

Those who want to choose a stone according to their Zodiac sign should remember that pearl is the talisman of Pisces. It is Pisces who can acquire complete power over this stone and learn to control its magical properties, as well as use pearls to treat various diseases. In addition, pearls are patronized by the Moon, so such jewelry can be worn by people in whose horoscope this planet plays the main role.