Pearls are minerals of animal origin. To create a pearl pea nature spends up to 20 years. Everyone knows about the uniqueness of black pearls. Even Coco Chanel said that “pearls are always right,” that is, this jewelry is suitable for everyone. But if everyone knows about the aesthetic function of this universal stone, then not everyone knows about its magical and healing properties.
What it is?
The pearl is formed after hitting a foreign object in the sink. For example, a grain of sand fell into a kind of oyster house, around which nacre - the secret of the animal - would gradually form. One bead can be formed in this way from 12 to 20 years. Black pearls are a real rarity. In nature, this stone can be obtained 1 time out of 15 thousand cases. Black beads are formed in Pinctada margaritifera mollusk shells. The color depends on the particular oyster secretions and the specificity of foreign particles in the sink.
Pure black pearls are very rare, but black varieties with silver, greenish or smoky tint are more common. In this regard, one jewelry can include black pearls of different shades.
Stone comes in different shapes: drop, semicircle, spherical specimens, oval, round, pear-shaped specimens. Each of them casts a metallic shine and beautifully reflects the light.
On average, the cost of the product is about $ 100 per bead. Pearls with a diameter of 18 mm cost about 10 thousand dollars. In general, the price depends not only on the size, but also on the brilliance, color, shape of the beads, the presence of defects, the material of the frame of the product.
Where is mined?
Since the end of the 19th century, the main suppliers of black pearls are the Persian Gulf miners. Already at that time, taxes on the sale of stones constituted the main source of income for the principalities. However, since the beginning of oil production in this area, the scale of the “hunt” for pearls has significantly decreased. Things got even worse when people learned how to artificially grow beads. But still the Persian and Gulf of Mexico remain the most popular deposits of black pearl.
Lead-tide specimens are found near the island of Socotra and on the coast of the Gulf of Aden.
Mostly fishing is organized in summer, when there is little chance of meeting with sharks.
The local pearl oyster is called “muslik” by the locals, and the bead is called “lulu”. Smaller round pearl oysters contain low-grade tiny beads that are of little value. From the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, the natural mineral enters the markets of India.
From the middle of the 19th century, mining of this stone was established in Australia: on the coast of Thersdy Island in the Torres Strait. Black pearls brought from Tahiti are also highly valued.
Properties
This black pearl has both magical and healing qualities.
Magical
It has long been believed that the presented mineral is a symbol of youth, beauty and longevity. Residents of the Middle Ages believed that this stone is able to protect the family from adultery, gossip and ill-wishers, and therefore the black decoration worn brides at weddings.
Until now, there is a perception that a nugget gives confidence to a timid person, helps his master achieve goals, allows him to see lies and hypocrisy in time, learns to look at an old problem with a new look, helps to communicate with others.
In the world of magic, it is believed that only a decent person should wear this stone. If the pearl feels falsity and deceit in the behavior of its owner, it will lose its miraculous power.
Due to the ability of the mineral to protect against bad thoughts, this stone is often used in the decoration of icons in churches.
Pearls love benevolent and sincere people, and do not tolerate vanity, selfishness, pride, envy. Noticing that the owner shows these qualities, the stone will lose its abilities and begin to act only to improve its character traits.
In the East, black copies are considered symbols of affluence. According to the Chinese sages, the black pearl symbolizes wisdom, and is also able to protect its master from damage and the evil eye, strengthen his intuition, develop the gift of clairvoyance. A woman who has put on this precious jewel immediately feels more confident, seductive, almost a witch, capable of coolly handling any situation.
It is better to wear a necklace in combination with silver or gold, these materials enhance the magical effect of black pearls.
Such a jewel will always support its owner in a good mood, will allow to avoid risky working moments, will help to achieve high career growth.
Mostly pearls are worn by ladies. If the stone fell into the hands of a young girl, then it can cause her depression. The mineral will help unmarried women to find their soul mate, and in case of illness of their hostess, the jewelry will start to lose luster.
Men can not wear pearls, on a man's body, this stone begins to have the opposite effect.
If a stone is given to a woman by her chosen one, then she can be sure that his feelings are sincere. To achieve clarity and sobriety of mind, it is recommended to buy jewelry made of silver or white gold with a pearl insert. In addition, the combination of gold and black pearls enhances the energy of self-confident people.
Medicinal
It is believed that the sea mineral has healing powers. So, it is recommended to buy jewelry for those who suffer from diseases of the liver, kidneys, and digestive organs.
Tibetan healers note that the stone is of great importance for strengthening the immune system and helps to cope with many ailments.
Copies of black color stabilize the heart rhythm, for this you need to put a bead in your mouth for 10-15 minutes every day.
It is believed that black samples help to relax after a difficult day at work, calm the nervous system, allow you to forget about tension and irritation. They relieve fatigue in the legs, give vigor before the new day. If the mineral has lost its shine, then its owner is recommended to be examined, as this sign portends an impending disease. Also noted is the ability of the nugget to have a beneficial effect in the fight against viruses and microbes.
Who is suitable?
As you know, the choice of decoration depends on your astrological affiliation. Not all signs of the zodiac fit black pearls. Most of all, this stone is suitable for Scorpios. He will give self-confidence to the representatives of this constellation, will help to find a beloved, will teach vitality.
It is recommended to wear pearl jewelry to Pisces, Aquarius, Cancers, Gemini. These zodiac signs stone will protect from rash acts. Thanks to the black beads, the Cancers will always be lucky, their talents will be on top, and the insight will develop to a high level. In the case of representatives of the Pisces sign, pearls are worth buying only when a woman is strong-willed, always open and confident in herself. Young or secretive girls Pisces black pearls will not work.
In the case of Gemini, black stones are suitable in a situation where a woman suspects her chosen one of treason and betrayal. A tarnished stone indicates deception.In other cases, Gemini is recommended to wear pearls of light shades. Aquarius black stones will protect against gossip, envious and hypocritical people.
To help the mineral in making the right decisions, you need to use it as an amulet.
Black pearl does not harm representatives of other zodiac signs, but it will not bring any magical and medical benefits. But it can always be used as an elegant accessory.
What to wear?
This amazing stone is important to wear properly. He does not fit every image. Pearls are able to give their owner a luxurious, almost royal look. However, it is important to understand that with its noble appearance such a piece of jewelry is able to visually add to the lady's age. This is possible if a woman makes mistakes in the selection of the image. So, for daily socks, short pearl threads are suitable for an ordinary office suit. In the case of attending a social event, it is recommended to wear a long thread, this decoration will be especially beautiful in harmony with the evening dress with a deep neckline.
In any case, the image should be elegant, tactful, the dress should not be sparkles and rhinestones, otherwise the cheap opulence of glasses will block the luster of natural pearls. The necklace of black stones is quite a worthy independent jewelry, which by its sublime radiance will give an image of elegance, refinement, femininity.
It is allowed to wear pearl necklaces with shirts, sweaters, and even jeans.
How to distinguish from fakes?
Not only natural stones come to the market, but also beads, which are obtained by artificial means. Moreover, their price sometimes exceeds the cost of natural jewelry. To determine whether it is real stone or artificial, you need to ask the seller about the place of origin of the stone.
Looking at the beads, on the real pearls one can notice small roughness and defects, the artificial analog has a perfectly flat surface.
Sometimes sellers give hematite for pearls, but in such a situation it is quite simple to distinguish a stone. It is necessary to hold a pebble on unglazed porcelain. Hematite will leave behind a red mark, the pearls will not damage the surface.
For the manufacture of low-grade jewelry, low-quality dark pearl beads are taken, which are dipped in silver solution and then irradiated with ultraviolet light. Outwardly, the two pearls look the same, but if you drill a synthetic bead, you can observe the detachment of the shell.
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