Pearl necklaces

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History of Pearl Necklaces

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Pearl jewelry has a long and fascinating history. It all began several millennia ago when humans decided to adorn themselves with mollusk shells. However, it wasn't until approximately 5300 BC that pearls themselves were used. Only from this date in Mesopotamia did someone think of using these shiny spheres as adornments. And thus, the first pearl necklaces were born.

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Pearls were brought to the Western world by the Romans, who fell in love with the beauty of these jewels. But until the 13th century, necklaces and other pearl jewelry were only accessible to the wealthiest. From then on, artificial pearls began to be created, which were much cheaper than natural ones, but still not everyone could afford them.

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Fortunately, today the price of pearls varies greatly. In our store, you can find pearl necklaces at both very affordable prices and slightly higher ones.

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But in ancient times, pearl necklaces were worn not only to enhance one's economic and social status; beliefs in the healing powers of pearls were quite popular. Thus, in Spain, it was believed that drinking the powder of these jewels strengthened the heart. They were also symbols of purity, so brides often wore them. And as a fertility amulet, pregnant women in the 16th-17th centuries wore them for this reason. Although a few centuries earlier, pearl jewelry was worn for the exact opposite of birth, namely burial, because according to Greek mythology, pearls are the tears of the gods.

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Pearl necklaces in our store

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As we have already mentioned, here you can find necklaces for all budgets, but not only that, there are also options for all tastes. The myth that a pearl necklace is a very classic and serious piece of jewelry is not true at all, and you can easily verify this by simply looking at our catalog, which does contain classic style pearl necklaces, perfect for everyday use, but also features models with contemporary designs, ideal for all ages.