Friday, March 28, 2008
intro to pearls
A Brief Introduction to Pearl Jewelry
Ⅰ.History of Pearl Jewelry The history of pearls being used as jewelry is far older than most people think. In China, the first pearl used as an offering for the emperor can be traced back to 2000 years ago. In those days pearls were considered the most valuable treasure, and royalty was keen on owning them. Royalty not only wore pearls as accessories, but also used a large amount of them to decorate their crowns, furniture and even their tomb. According to historical record, 20,000 pearls were found in Queen Dowager Cixi's tomb and one pearl on her crown was “as big as an egg"! The pearls in these older times were all natural. The royalty's extravagance and natural pearls' rarity resulted in pearl-hunting workers' having a difficult life. In old days, the only way to seek for pearls was to dive into the water. Many workers were injured or died while in the hunt for pearls. The difficulty in finding pearls made them more special than any other kinds of jewelry. In Europe, during the middle ages, pearls became a fashion item among royalty and nobles. They believed that pearls symbolized purity, peace and beauty for women, and could protect male soldiers in wars. For emperors, pearls were the symbol of power and majesty. In some countries common people were even banned to wear pearls.
Ⅰ.History of Pearl Jewelry The history of pearls being used as jewelry is far older than most people think. In China, the first pearl used as an offering for the emperor can be traced back to 2000 years ago. In those days pearls were considered the most valuable treasure, and royalty was keen on owning them. Royalty not only wore pearls as accessories, but also used a large amount of them to decorate their crowns, furniture and even their tomb. According to historical record, 20,000 pearls were found in Queen Dowager Cixi's tomb and one pearl on her crown was “as big as an egg"! The pearls in these older times were all natural. The royalty's extravagance and natural pearls' rarity resulted in pearl-hunting workers' having a difficult life. In old days, the only way to seek for pearls was to dive into the water. Many workers were injured or died while in the hunt for pearls. The difficulty in finding pearls made them more special than any other kinds of jewelry. In Europe, during the middle ages, pearls became a fashion item among royalty and nobles. They believed that pearls symbolized purity, peace and beauty for women, and could protect male soldiers in wars. For emperors, pearls were the symbol of power and majesty. In some countries common people were even banned to wear pearls.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
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Pearl brooch
This lovely Sabahan pearl brooch star studded with sabah crystals and enveloped in gold flakes layers. Only RM$49.00
PEARLS
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This blog caters for magnificient natural Pearls and other beautiful Gemstone lovers, including all kinds of fashion wear and accessories, not to mention branded and authentic items at very affordable prices!
Check out these genuine, pure oyster Pearls, of various sizes, carefully extracted from the ocean bed of the coast of exotic Sabah of the isle of Borneo. These Pearls are later exquisitely and caringly handcrafted to bring u these gorgeous jewel ornaments.
Get also these fabulous, real life costume jewellery, all at fantastic u can't beat 'em prices!
Happy Shoppin'!
This blog caters for magnificient natural Pearls and other beautiful Gemstone lovers, including all kinds of fashion wear and accessories, not to mention branded and authentic items at very affordable prices!
Check out these genuine, pure oyster Pearls, of various sizes, carefully extracted from the ocean bed of the coast of exotic Sabah of the isle of Borneo. These Pearls are later exquisitely and caringly handcrafted to bring u these gorgeous jewel ornaments.
Get also these fabulous, real life costume jewellery, all at fantastic u can't beat 'em prices!
Happy Shoppin'!
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