- Pearl is a precious stone that forms in the shells of some marine and freshwater mollusks. Pearl is valued for its nacreous shine, variety of colors and shapes. Pearl is considered one of the oldest ornaments known to mankind. According to legends, pearl fell from the sky when dragons fought among the clouds during a storm.
- The ancient Chinese were the first to use pearl as money and jewelry. In China, pearl symbolized wisdom, wealth and perfection. In other cultures, pearl also had a special meaning. The ancient Greeks and Romans considered pearl the tears of gods or nymphs. In India, pearl was associated with love and marriage. Also, pearl was considered one of the gifts of paradise and symbolized purity and innocence.
