Everything about Pearls & Pearl Jewellery

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Natural Pearls begin forming inside on Oyster shell when any irritant like grain of sands enter between 2 shells of the oyster. As a protection method, the shell covers it repeatedly layer after layer with nacre – mineral substance.
There are different types of pearls – natural, cultured, fresh water pearls. They are found in seas as well as cultured at water pond farms or rivers.

Luster: The deeper the layers of pearls, the higher its luster. It shows the quality and depth of nacre. Pearls have a quality of enhancing looks rather than being the center of attraction.
Shape: Round, Baroque, Oval, Button, Tear drop, rice, mabe, etc.
Size: Pearls are generally measured in mm or through a gauge meter scale.
Color: The most amazing feature is variety of colors that pearls have. Peach, Black, Ivory, lavender, white, pink and copper.

Pearl (moti) is related to Moon (chandra). It represents the psyche in people, controls decision making and brings fame and fortune.
Pearls keep emotions under control, bestows facial charm, beauty and promotes good memory.
It is beneficial in eye ailments, hysteria, epilepsy, asthma, cold, nervous disability, intestinal disorders and throat troubles.Pearls have a soothing, calming effect on the wearer.
It is suggested for people with anger, short temper as well.
It strengthens the relations between husband wife and bring marital bliss.

When checking pearls, it is wide to look at them with our back to the light. A fine pearl shall reflect our image like a mirror.
Rub the pearl against your front teeth. Natural pearls when rubbed against front teeth give out imperfections on their surface. Imitations, on the other hand have a silk smooth flawless surface.
Shape check, Real pearls are rarely perfectly shaped. They are imperfect or have small surface dots, etc.
Look for clues around drill hole. Real pearls generally have sharp edges (perfectly cylinder) holes. For the fake ones, they have rounded edges.
If you rub fake pearls against each other, their coating gives away. We may see slivers of glass or plastic underneath.
Feel the coolness of touch. Check for those which are not currently wearing or keep these aside for a few hours. Real pearls noticeably feel cooler for a few seconds before they warm up.
Place up samples on your hand. Real pearls feel heavy.

For a Ring ( Astrological Purpose)

Minimum weight it is believed should be 7-8 ratti (6-8 Carats)
It is worn on last (little) finger of right hand.
The pearl should touch the skin.
It is suggested that before wearing, it should be dipped in Gangajal/ Yamunajal/ Narmada water or cow milk for atleast 10 min.
While wearing, one can recite the mantra , “ Om Chandraya Namah”.
Pearl can be stud with Silver or Gold while made as a Ring.

For Jewellery (Aesthetic Purpose)

When someone wears Pearls for Aesthetic there is no such set of rules as to how to wear. It can be worn as a necklace tied with thread, it can be stud on Gold/Silver Jewellery pieces or can also be intertwined in complex handmade Jewellery.
The only logic we would suggest to use is that the Pearls should be woven/stud/attached in such a manner that they become more visible and at the same time are placed on top or side of jewellery. In this manner, least amount of damage can happen to the pearls in terms of wear and tear.