Pearls have a rich and vibrant history, dating back to ancient times when heroic divers would brave the oceans depths to bring to the waters surface these treasures of the deep. The pearl itself is known far and wide as the Queen of Gems, so it is no surprise that these glowing orbs have cemented their favor with queens, kings, and royal families since the dawn of time. A look back at ancient artwork, mosaics, and even sculptures show pearls adorning necklaces, crowns, collars, earrings, and robes.
India is believed to be the home of the initial discovery of the pearl. A tribe of fish eating peoples are believed to have stumbled across the oyster and found an oyster inside with the meat. This tribe praised the beauty and luster of the pearl and soon began harvesting the gems.
Pearls made their mark on the land of China as well, with lesser kings gifting pearl necklaces to kings with more power as a token of good will. Often, these pearls were of the fresh water variety and looked at with disdain due to the irregularity of the shape.
The ancient Romans and Egyptians prized pearls over the other gemstones, perhaps due to its eerie similarity to the moon. One...
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