Black pearls have a mysterious aura
surrounding them. Some say black pearls are a symbol of hope for wounded
hearts, others say they carry healing powers, while others believe black pearls
protect the wearer from negative energy.
Black pearls are found in the Tahitian and
French Polynesian Islands. They are exotic, rare, and of exceptional value. In
the olden days, black pearls were only worn by royals and nobles, earning them
the nicknames of “queen of pearls” and “pearl of queens.” Even though black
pearls are now cultivated, they are still rare.
Black Pearl Myths and Legends
There are many myths and legends surrounding
pearls. Here are some of the most common black pearl myths and legends:
1. Polynesian legend 1: Oro, the god of peace and fertility, visited the
earth on a rainbow and gave a black pearl to Princess Bora Bora. The pearl was
a symbol of his love, and even now some believe that when you buy black pearl
jewelry for someone, it represents eternal love.
2. Polynesian legend 2: According to legend, the moon bathes the ocean with
light to attract oysters. If the oysters come to the surface, the moon bestows
heavenly dew upon them. Over time, the dew drop is polished, and a black pearl
is born.
3. Chinese legend: A natural black pearl is a symbol of infinite wisdom.
According to this Chinese legend, pearls were formed in the heads of dragons,
which they perceived as wise, and the dragons carried the pearls between their
teeth until their death.
4. Ceylon legend: Adam and Eve shed tears which created a lake of pearls.
The white pearls were formed by the tears of Eve, while the black pearls came
from Adam’s tears. Since men cry less than women, that explained why black
pearls were so rare compared to white pearls.
How Black Pearls Really Get Their Color
Pearls get their color from the nacre of the
oysters they grow in. Black pearls are formed in the black-lipped bivalve
mollusk Pinctada Margaritifera. This mollusk has a thick, black inner shell.
Pearls that are formed near to the inner shell are darker, while those formed
further away are a lighter gray or silver.
Black pearls are rarely plain black. These
pearls commonly have playful shimmers of green, gold, blue, lavender, and pink
on the surface.
Black Pearls for Black Friday
Whether you believe any of the black pearl
legends or not, one thing is for sure: Timeless
Pearl Black pearls are exceptional, and any woman who owns them is
fortunate.
Black Friday is the perfect time to buy black
pearl jewelry for yourself or as a gift for a special someone in your life.
Check out our black pearl jewelry, and take advantage of our Black Friday
specials.
