Pearls That Can Take Your Breath Away!
Nothing can match the breathtaking enigma of Pearls. They have the power to accentuate the beauty and grace of the wearers irrespective of their age. There are many varieties of pearl available in the market. Their price is determined by their quality. These formed naturally are more expensive than those produced artificially. Among the various forms of pearl the most popular and cherished is mother of pearl and freshwater cultured pearl.
Mother of pearl beads takes shape in the fresh water and salt water mollusks. It is formed from the lustrous lining of the mollusk shells. These are very rare to find as their formation depends upon the number of mussels living under water. The primary resources of the mollusks that produce these are the tropical sea areas of Asia, Europe, Japan and the United States. However, the most valuable form of mother of pearl beads comes from the shells of abalone. The mother of pearl has been a part of people’s jewelry wardrobes since the prehistoric days. If historians and jewelry enthusiasts are to be believed, before the beginning of the 19th century many cultures preferred these radiant oyster shells over real pearls.
Besides using mother of pearl beads as decorative accessory for jewelry and household objects it was also powdered and mixed in medicines to cure several health issues related to blood and heart. Till today these beads are considered to be one of the most precious and valued jewelry and decorative items in the world.






