White freshwater pearl necklace Myths – Debunked!
If you have a string of white heirloom pearls in your family, you’ve probably heard a few of these myths. Here are some of the myths, legends and beliefs associated with white pearls – and the real story behind them!
Not true at all – in fact, where a pearl is cultured (in the ocean or in freshwater) plays no role in the shape or color it takes. It’s the type of oyster that determines the color – and white pearls can be cultured or natural, freshwater or saltwater pearls.
While pearls in the Roman empire used to be worn to symbolize purity, chastity and the Virgin Mary, they have increasingly become a sign of wealth. Today they are more a sign of material wealth, possessions, your status in society, authority and even fame, than anything else.
Because Venus was believed to be born from the ocean like pearls, they were often associated with her astrologically. But they’ve also been said to be the tears of the gods because of their shape, color, rarity and their association with purity,
One of the most beautiful myths about pearls is a Persian legend that says that pearls are the offspring of wild weather patterns, made when a rainbow meets the earth after a storm.Â
While pearls in the Roman empire used to be worn to symbolize purity, chastity and the Virgin Mary, they have increasingly become a sign of wealth. Today they are more a sign of material wealth,
white pearls are the most common and therefore colored pearls are usually more expensive. But color is not the only thing that determines the price – how a pearl is grown, naturally or cultured, and what the quality of the pearl is, are bigger factors
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