Pearls in jewelry

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 | 1:00 AM

By Poul Pokorski


Pearls are frequently called "tears of angel" in legends and utilized in jewelry craft for about 6,000 years. But even in 19th century jewelry with this sort of the most precious stones was reserved for rich people from the highest social class, particularly for kings.

Any sort of diadems, necklaces, crowns, earrings and even gemstone pendants, according to their high price were worn only by members of outstanding houses. A Polish example can be a special Barbara Radziwiwna's outfit created for her coronation, for which rather than classic jewelry, dear pearls were fastened.

Among the most unique pearl studded jewelry is the Canning's pendant necklace, picturing Triton - sea god and so of Sea God - Poseidon and Amphitrite, torso being created from pearl of unique and irregular shape. The eye pleasing "palatine pearl" can be seen by pearl wares fans in Munich's Museum. The most valuable black and white pearl decorated with golden snakes and studded with diamonds is one of the most unusual creations among the jewelry at all.

The most renowned fashion designer, on the beginning of twentieth century was a predecessor of wearing pearls to everyday clothing. According to high price of natural diamond jewelry, she was wearing strings of artificial pearls intended for any occasion possible. Today, every modern and stylish ladies has in her possession, according to the material standing natural pearls, synthesised or breed ones. They're composing perfectly with sport trousers as well as with classic short and black dress.

To enjoy natural pearls jewelry for a long while it is really important to bear in mind about proper care taking. Among anything else, to guard them from shine loss and psychical damages, they should be stored in dark bag made of velvet. It is also vital to do not forget, that the jewelry shouldn't came into close contact with perfumes. Pearls should be washed with lukewarm water with addition of soap, and the whole process should be primarily based on fragile polishing made with velvet material.




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