Akoya Pearl Rings make a great gift for someone you love. Pearls have intrigued people for hundreds of years. These beautiful gems are made by mollusks such as oysters or mussels. The pearl is formed when an invading substance such as a parasite enters the mollusk's shell. As a means of protection, the mollusk secretes a substance that surrounds the invading material and eventually becomes a pearl. In nature this process does not happen all the time, and pearls even became a rare natural gem. However, with a little help from man, pearl can now be cultivated. Pearls have long symbolized love from ancient cultures through today. There are many myths and legends that involve Akoya Pearls.
A Persian myth explains that pearls are the results of the spirits' tears. In Ancient India it was said that pearls come from the dew of the sun's rays in the morning. A Chinese legend explains that pearls fall from the sky when dragons fight in the clouds. In some Arabian stories pearls are thought to be hardened moon drops. The oysters give birth to pearls after they were lured to the sea by the moon.
There are also many religious stories surrounding pearls. For example, one story tells of how the Hindu god Krishna gave a pearl to his daughter for her wedding. In ancient Rome people believed that the origin of the pearl was connected with Venus, the goddess of love (and Aphrodite in Greek mythology). When she was born from the sea foam she wore a pearl. Venus was so beautiful that the water that dropped from her also turned into pearls. In Islam pearls are a great reward found in Paradise and symbolic of perfection. In Christianity pearls are also said to be part of Heaven. One bible verse from Revelations explains, "The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate being made from a single pearl."
Pearls are often associated with brides and weddings. In Greek culture, pearls were believed to contribute to a happy marriage. Even today, pearls are a traditional gift for a first wedding anniversary. Sometimes pearls are even seen in engagement rings. Pearls are seen in engagement rings because they often symbolize sincerity, integrity, love, and honesty. In fact, pearls used to be the stone of choice for engagement rings. Akoya pearl rings can make exquisite engagement ring pieces, especially when placed in a beautifully designed setting. While pearls are not always used in engagement rings today, they are still often seen in wedding jewelry.
For centuries pearls have been given as wedding and engagement gifts. The royalty families of England, Spain, and France often gave wedding gifts that contained pearls. For instance, King Philip II gave a pearl to Mary Tudor on their wedding day. Even in modern society pearls have been present in weddings. One famous example is when Joe DiMaggio gave Marilyn Monroe a pearl necklace as a wedding gift. Jacqueline Bouvier also wore a pearl necklace on her wedding day to John Kennedy.
Pearls present a beautiful gift whether for a wedding or other special occasions. At Laguna Pearl you can find a variety of beautiful pearl jewelry to give as a special gift.
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