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"Throughout history, the pearl has enchanted and delighted seekers of beauty, rarity, wealth, and power. But the pearl's mystique goes far beyond jewelry as personal adornment. Treasured by royalty, stolen by pirates, and hoarded in secret dragon lairs, the promise of the pearl and its legendary mystical, restorative, and healing powers have ignited imaginations for centuries.
"The Chinese traditionally believe that pearls fall to earth when dragons fight in the clouds above during storms, and dragons are often depicted holding a prized pearl in their mouth or claws as a symbol of immortality, magic, and luck. In India the pearl was used for healing and protection, and in feudal Japan pearls were prescribed for healing, longevity, and in love potions. Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon and wild magic, was also the goddess of pearls. During the Middle Ages gallant knights often wore pearls onto the battlefield for protection. And in Hawaii, the pearl was one of the body forms of Hina, goddess of the moon and the ocean, and of Kanaloa, god of the ocean and healing." (Excerpts from Path of the Pearl, by Mary Kelly)
Thanks to generous donation from the Black Pearl Gallery we are able to offer you exceptionally beautiful and unique black pearls from Tahiti, and carefully selected freshwater pearls from China, all hand picked for shape, size, color and luster. As with all our products, satisfaction is guaranteed and payment will be refunded upon return of the pearl in it's original condition.
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