Pearl in Emerson's Poetry

This high atmosphere of precious supremacy and reverence, which surrounds the gem now as it has for more than twenty centuries, is a legacy of Rome. The east loved pearls as beautiful and precious trinkets; while Rome gave to them imperial honors and drew around them the mystic circle of patrician favor. And since that day, in every land where an aristo¬cracy existed or came into existence, pearls have been the familiars of the exclusive.

This natural fitness of the gem for refined associations is recognized by Emerson in his Friendship，He says:

Thou foolish Hafiz! Say! Do churls know the worth of Oman's pearls? Give the gem which dims the moon to the noblest, or to none.

It is a late echo of the scriptural saying, "Cast not your pearls before swine." No modern poet shows more knowledge of the nature, or a more just appreciation of the delicate beauty of the gem than Emerson. In his "May Day," speaking of the tardiness of the spring, he writes: "Slow grows the palm, too slow the pearl."

Evidently he knew of the slow process by which the successive coats of filmy nacre increase the size of the growing gem. Likewise a couplet in "Nature " betrays the poet's obser¬vation of the iridescent nature of the colors in mother-of-pearl, and in the gem occasionally when those fleeting tints are added to the beauty of its luster; the lines are a dainty illustration:

Illusions like the tints of pearl, Or changing colors of the sky.

The Luster of the Pearl

In all countries where woman has been enthroned in the respect as well as the affections of man, the pearl has been inseparably connected with her. The pearl as a peculiarly fitting accompaniment to feminine loveliness is deeply rooted.

In the romantic dreams of youth, which hide betimes the harsh realism of life under a golden haze of imagery; where belted knights and fair ladies live and move unfettered, and all the impossible delights of sweet desire free from untoward consequences are reasonable; where invincible swords have no thought of the horrors of carnage, and unimpeded love is without cold calculation or following of sorrow, pearls everywhere shimmer. And when in his exalted moods man paints the shadow picture of the goddess of his life, he finds one gem alone befitting with which to deck her, namely, the pearl. This has come to pass probably because the ideal qualities of woman and the sea gem are alike, purity and modesty. The beauty of the most lustrous pearl is unobtrusive and its quality is virginal. In our visions of the spectral past, the shades of the consorts of the mighty all wear them.

Pearls hang pendent from the ears of Egypt's voluptuous queens, and Rome's proud matrons. Pearls clasp the dainty flesh of Moslem hour is and rest in the soft folds of draperies that cling about those daughters of the Orient, the com¬mon mortals of their day might not look upon. Great pearls hang festooned and pendent round the necks of lightly draped Diana of the warm south lands, and coiled about the brown arms of the daughters of the chiefs in far-off islands of the South Seas.

Upon reclining figures in the ancient palaces of Persia and Arab tents: wherever the proud women of the conquering Occident move in

stately measure across the high terraces of noble placement: in all dreams of fair women and brave men, are swords and pearls. And this is so because in all the ages, women of high position have loved pearls and writers have told it. In our old world so far, neither earth nor sea has yielded ought to else so fit to lie in the bosom of woman, or to symbolize her character and beauty, as the chaste and dainty pearl.

Pearls in Myths

Pearls have long been attributed with having great powers, and have been incorporated into the mythology of virtually every culture that has encountered them. And no wonder! Given natural pearls' rarity, as well as their mysterious beauty, who could argue that pearls might not indeed be a gift from the gods?

Islamic tradition holds pearls in high regard and the Koran speaks of pearls as one of the great rewards found in Paradise, and the gem itself has become a symbol of perfection.

Christianity also adopted the pearl as a symbol of purity. Many of these ideas have come down to us in pearl lore and legend, and persist even today. For example, pearls are often associated with brides and weddings -- a concept possibly dating all the way back to Krishna and the wedding of his daughter. Pearls are also said to symbolize tears, to provide love and fertility, to symbolize purity, and to ward off evil.

In addition -- and perhaps deriving from their mythological significance -- pearls have often been attributed medicinal qualities and used to treat a wide variety of physical ailments.

Pearl Jewelry and Women

Pearls are gentle tears of angel, which are treasure fulfilled with femininity. Even the imperial household who are fastidious about jewelry show their special preference to pearls jewelry. Princess Diana said, “If a woman is in possession of a jewel, it must be pearl.” Thus, no wonder pearls can be same choice of princesses and celebrities.

Princess Diana adorned herself with a crown studded with 19 drop pearls, and wore drop pearls earrings.

Denmark Princess Mary wears a black pearl necklace and a white pearl necklace.

Jean Simmons, wearing pearl necklace and a coat made of lace, is supremely graceful.

Audrey Hepburn is terribly elegant with a pearl jewelry set.

International Gemological Institute --- GIA

International Gemological Institute --- GIA

GIA, which is short for Gemological Institute of America, is an institute dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology. The research fund of GIA is denoted by jeweler and people of this field. It is non-profit, and it charges for the highest compared to its counterparts.

GIA was founded in 1931 by Robert Shipley in Los Angeles, California. Today, the institute is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, north of San Diego. And it sets up an laboratory of color gemstone in Tailand.

GIA is also well known for its gem identification and grading services, and developed the famous "four Cs" (Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat weight) methodology of grading diamonds. Although GIA is best known for its activities in relation to diamonds, the institute is also involved with colored gemstones and pearls. The educational arm of GIA confers the Graduate Gemologist diploma upon its graduates; the institute also offers other diploma programs.

Modern Cinderella

I used to believe that Cinderella only could live in fair tales where the lucky Cinderella equipped with pumpkin carriage and crystal shoes has the chance to live with her Prince happily ever after. On the contrary, in the real world, maybe, a Cinderella has no pumpkin carriage and crystal shoes, even no Prince.

However, in recent years the appearing of "modern Cinderellas" wavers my conviction. For example, in 19th June, 1999, Prince Edward, the youngest son of the queen of England, got married with an everyman Sophie. In 4th December, 1999, the crown prince of Belgium tied the knot with Mathilde who is common. Suddenly, I think of pearls. However, what I think of pearls is not the magnificent they radiate in front of human beings, but the torture they have suffered inside oysters.

When I was young, pearls did not interest me. And I did not understand why adults were infatuated with pieces of pearl jewelry, such as pearl necklace, pearl bracelet and pearl earrings. Until now I comprehend that what pearls attract people is not only the fantastic appearance, but also the praiseworthy spirit of endurance.

New Hot Season After The World Cup

The World Cup closing ceremony was held in South Africa Johannesburg on July 11th at 18:45 local time after one month hot matches. The Spain won the world Cup, a glorious victory to be the eighth World Cup winners, which has created a new history.

One month World Cup makes the whole world crazy, even many funs stay up late to watch matches. After those weary nights, many people get a relax time now, while still many people are welcome a new hot event coming for wedding preparation at this fashionable summer wedding season. New couples are as exciting as they in World Cup days, but need not stay up late.

ShecyPearls considerately prepared some exquisite pearl wedding jewelry for those new couples. Not much time and energy, you can find your favorable and satisfied wedding jewels.

The Birth of A Pearl

Pearl comes from the excrete nacres by pallium in the bivalves, like mussels and mollusks; and the innermost nacre of a pearl also has the similar luster as the pearl surface.

The birth of a pearl is indeed a great miracle. When the shell, its birthplace, opens to get some breath, some grains of sand, bubbles or other objects will get into the shell that cannot be discharged of at the later time. Thus, those foreign objects will activate the shell's pallium constantly to excrete some nacres to surround them, which is the pearl sacs come from. (Just like some sands get into the eyes, and our eyes will excrete tears to try to make it feel better.) As time passed, the pearl sacs are calculating in layers, and then thick nacres are formed so that a beautiful pearl is come out.

Actually, it is a long process to form a pearl, and very few pearls can be made by the Mother nature. That is why pearls are very precious, and bigger pearls are more precious.

Five Fashionable Ways to Wearing Pearls

A high-necked waistcoat can be tasteful if added a pearl necklace; casual cotton T-shirts in multilayer will be special with a pearl waist chain. No matter in which ways that your wearing your pearls, you will enjoy different funs that a pearl jewel give you. Let's see five most fashionable ways in wearing pearls.

a, Full popular as a necklace;

You have no reasons to complain that there is no appropriate evening gowns in your wardrobe. In fact, a plain one-piece skirt with elegant pearl necklace and pearl earrings will make you just a polite and cultured lady in official and formal occasions.

b, A hot season as a waist chain;

Wearing pearl waist chain is the new fashion of your unique experience, just wind a pearl chain around your waist, single layer or double layer, it is your choice.

c, Japanese fashion in hanging;

Slanting hanging a long strand pearls on your cloths let you looks special, it is a perfect matching with your casual or punk style dressing.

d, Used as belts or braces;

Make your own unique creative small bag with pearl belts or braces, then you will have your fashionable DIY exclusive style bag that easily catch people's envious eyes.

e, Decorate your beautiful hair;

Make some hair accessories with pearls; use the full and soft pearls adorn your beautiful tresses that not only increase your elegance and fashion, but also let your hair full of glory in the public.

Matching Your Skin Color with Pearl Jewels

Choose a pearl jewelry just like you select your cloths in the shops, you should pick up the one that best suit you. Your skin color is one of the elements that should be take into consideration when choosing your pearls, and different colors of pearls have their own languages.


Generally, the classical white or cream color pearls could make the skin looks clearer; pink and lavender pearls could let you look younger and better in appearance; golden pearls go with the luxurious and fashion in some important and formal occasions; while black pearls can enhance your personal charming.


Those with fine skin of whiteness have more advantages in wearing pearls, they can wear most of the colors as they like. For the yellow skins, white and cream are the best, pink is ok, and the golden pearls can let you become more statuesque, but they should avoid the lavender which may decrease your appearance. As for the tan skins, pink pearl or white pearl with pink overtone are the perfect suit, black Akoya with green overtone or golden South Sea pearls are also they choose. Swarthy skins are born for silver or black Akoya with blue overtone pearls, if they prefer bigger ones, Tahiti can be the best replacements.

Pearls And The Romantic Moon In Chinese Culture

Since the first pearl was found, people take pearls as lucky, completion, happiness, wealth and rank. There are also many romantic legends about pearls talked by people from generation to generation.

In Chinese most popularized legends, pearls have something with the moon. It is said that pearls are formed because of the moon. The knowledge of pearls' history always included numerous remote and ethereal stories, which are the combinations of the true and false, beauty and ugliness, as well as some wealth, right and love.

The beauty of the moon are believed as the most important element in the formation of a pearl in Chinese culture. As some classical literature says, the mussel, the mother of the pearl, will open to absorb the light and the spirit of the moon in the night of the full day. After a proper accumulation over a long period, a beautiful pearl was born. In this way, the size, roundness and the luster have something with the moonlight that a mussel absorbed.

Proper Expression Of Pearls' Size

As every body knows that the larger the size, the higher the price of a pearl. But pearl's price jumps between pearl sizes are often uneven. When the size reach the 8 - 9mm or above, pearl prices tend to increase much higher.

According to CIBJO, the world Jewelry Confederation, different pearls are measured by different methods with different minimum units' expression.Here is the general pearl size measuring methods:





Pearl Size Description

Single PearlRound shape: average diameter

Fancy shape: maximum diameter, maximum lengthPearl

size: <10mm, expressed to the nearest 0.25mm

>,=10mm, expressed to the nearest 0.1mm

Graduated Strands: Maximum diameter of the largest pearl and the smallest pearl on the strand

Pearl size:expressed to the nearest 0.1mme.g.8.6-13.3mm

Uniform strand: Stated as the minimum size

Pearl size:expressed to one half(0.5)mm variations

e.g. 7.0-7.5mm

Different Styles of Pearl Rings

When mentioned rings, we all have the similar image of a ring in our minds. In fact, there are also different styles of rings for different occasions.


Pearl Cocktail Ring


Large, oversized ring set with precious or semiprecious stones, like pearls. The cocktail ring was popularized first in the 1940s and 1950s, as cocktail parties continued to be popular events. Although cocktail parties are less common nowadays, wearing a cocktail ring with huge diamonds or pearls is still popular for formal dressy occasions, especially for events like premieres of films, Broadway theater productions, or award shows like the Oscars or Emmys.


Pearl Engagement Ring


Known as the "stone of sincerity," pearls are equal to faith, charity, innocence, integrity, truth and loyalty. A gorgeous and unique pearl engagement ring will not only be a special party of your engagement but also show your fiancee that she's that very special woman with whom you've chosen to spend the rest of your life.


Other Pearl Rings


A hard gemstone isn't the right way to show your feminine beauty while a small pearl ring can instantly inspire every woman's feminine charm with its soft glow and elegance.

Pearls In Art And Literature

The formation of pearls is a unique phenomenon of mother nature--not only for their origins, created by certain mollusks in the ocean and accessible only in deep-sea, but for their unusual, beautiful luster, their pale color, and their roundness. All of these have contributed to the enduring public fascination with pearls.

Pearls have been celebrated in Western art and literature since they were first brought from the East, many believe by Alexander the Great between 334 and 330 B.C. The Pearl examines the various myths associated with pearls, including the belief that they had medicinal or talismanic powers; the response of the Church to the wearing of pearls and the symbolism of pearls in Christianity; and the various literary references to them.

Myths and legends of pearls in China are always have something with the moon. The first pearl was born because of the moon; one of the four beauties in Chinese history, Xi Shi was born from a big beautiful pearl of the goddess of the moon, Chang Er.

Happy New Year, happy new pearls

New year gift can be anything that new that imbibes with the spirit of well being and the renewal of love, care and good relations.

So a brand new pearl jewelry from Shecy Pearl Jewelry can be a great gift to be chosen as gifts for delivering these messages. Luxury golden South Sea pearl ring with shinning diamond as side stone for wife, a string of cultured Akoya pearl necklace with pure luster for girl friend, or a oversize black cultured Tahitian pearl pendant for mother who cares about you the most. The list can go on and on. There are plenty options of Shecy Pearl Jewelry to choose as a New Year gift for your friends and families.

Just keep in mind that gift might not necessarily be rich and glamorous in their worldly possession, but make sure that they are rich at heart.

Choose gifts smart by planning beforehand before taking a random or on-the-spot decision.

• The budget. If you do not plan to spend a big money on gifts, Shecy pearl jewelry will be a good option. From custom pearl jewelry to cultured freshwater pearl necklace at price no more than $15. The range of Shecy pearl jewelry covers all budget.

• To whom. The gifts don’t need to be expressive but it should be reach at the heart. Fine pearl jewelry with delicate luster is definitely has got the ability to reach it.

Jewelry is lady’s best friend. Give them a good company that they want to own this New Year. 

How many kinds of pearls?

As pearls are developed in living creatures, depend on where the creatures live and how the pearls are developed, they are divided into several types.
Due to the developing process of pearls, they are divided as natural pearls and cultured pearls. Natural pearls are the most expensive ones, and they are hard to find now. Normally, the pearls you see in the stores are cultured pearls. Though natural pearls are more expensive than the cultured ones, that doesn’t mean the quality of natural pearls are better than the cultural ones.
The pearls are basically listed into two catalogs: freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls.

We are going to discuss them separately.

Freshwater pearls: Though Biwa Pearls are famous as one of the first cultured freshwater pearls, Chinese freshwater pearls are also cultivated since the beginning of 1970s on the Yangtze River in eastern China. Nowadays, about 90% of freshwater pearls are produced in China. Freshwater pearls are the product of an elaborate process in which a single resilient mussel can be harvested many times and yielding several pearls at a time. Their shapes vary from rice-shape to round, typically off-round or round freshwater pearls are much resemble Akoya pearls, but the price is only about half of them, so they are quite beautiful and more affordable to most people.

Saltwater pearls: There are several common saltwater pearls we know
Akoya Pearls: Saltwater pearls from the Akoya oyster, which are usually cultured. These pearls are typically roundish, and their natural body colors normally range from light pink, to white, to yellowish. Even though they are often called Japanese pearls, they can also be found in oysters outside Japan. In fact, China has become the major producer of Akoya pearls less than 7 mm in size. Currently, most Akoya pearls over 7 mm are cultured in Japan. Akoya pearls are tend to range from 1-10mm.

South Sea Pearls: It’s sometimes used as a general term signifying any saltwater pearl found in the area extending from the Philippines and Indonesia down to Australia and across to French Polynesia. More often than not, it refers specifically to large white or yellow pearls cultured in the silver-lip or yellow-lip oyster found in the South Sea. Because of the rarity and sensitivity of this type of oysters, cultivation of these pearls is much more difficult and making them more expensive. South Sea pearls tend to range from 9-19mm. They are much larger than the average pearls. These are the rarest extraordinary pearls you can find in a jewelry store due to the exceptional smoothness and roundness of the pearls.

Tahitian Pearls: They are named after the tropical island of Tahiti, which is now farmed not only in Tahiti but the Cook Island and other places in the South Pacific as well. Tahitian pearls are larger than Akoya pearls because the oyster is larger. The oyster is very sensitive to the pearl culturing process, which makes the pearls very costly to produce. Tahitian pearls offer a dramatic touch and are famous for their natural black color. The color comes from the color of the oyster’s black lips, but it can range from metallic, silver to the color of black. And within the range of the color, they can have bluish, purplish or greenish overtones.