Overflow of mother of pearl, complemented by precious stones and set in precious metals - these are what are rings with pearls. Jewelers from around the world extol the treasure of the seas. After all, this is the most unpretentious material used to create products that are fascinating at first sight.
Myths about the origin of pearls
The first people blessed by nature and sent down their gift were the inhabitants of ancient China. It was they who gave the name to the pearly ball - “zhen-gzhu”, which means “pearl”. In the popular belief of the ancient world, there were two myths about the appearance of “natural stone”. According to the first legend, when the full moon shone in the sky, the light emanating from it penetrated into the depths of the sea. Spellbound mollusks opened the shell flaps and caught every ray, turning it into smaller copies of the star.
The second legend tells of dragons. Mythical creatures, rising into the sky, staged a bloody massacre. The clouds darkened, thunder shook the earth, and flashes of lightning illuminated the warlike reptiles. Suddenly it started to rain, but not water spilled onto the ground. Pearls fell from heaven.
From the depths of the sea to the hands of jewelers
Rings with pearls are found in a wide variety - from strict classical ones, encrusted with diamonds or cubic zirconias, to outrageous ones, in the form of shells or flowers. But the main role in the whole decoration is played by the appearance of the pearl seed and its origin.
So, the most valuable are the sea pearls of Akoya. Their spherical shape and iridescent overflows are highly valued by most aesthetes. The finest shell of unpainted mineral is white, blue with a silver tint and cream.
No less beautiful are the pearls mined in the South Seas. These pearls are more versatile thanks to a wide palette of shades:
- golden like champagne;
- gray like thunderclouds ;
- Chocolate
- sky blue with an admixture of silver.
By the way, such a beauty creates a mollusk weighing more than 4 kg.
But kings among all stones of natural origin are black pearls. Tahitian pearls have the highest standard, they are larger than their counterparts and are appreciated by jewelers for their perfect round shapes. But the color of minerals is truly admired. He can be:
- purple;
- dark green, almost swampy;
- blue;
- chocolate;
- silver gray.
It is sometimes very difficult for masters to pick up grains of the same shades. That is why pearl rings complete with earrings are shamelessly expensive.
Sphere in solar metal
The cultivation of pearly minerals by artificial means allowed to implement the most daring ideas of craftsmen-jewelers. Even irregular shaped pearls have gained recognition because they are an excellent material for creating designer jewelry.
Manufacturers offer to decorate women's fingers with a white gold ring encrusted with diamonds with a pinkish pearl of an unusual appearance in the center. A panther made of precious metal, holding a pearl in its paws framed by royal gems, will be a wonderful addition to an evening outfit.
A gold ring with pearls does not have to be florid and catchy. Discreet and at the same time exquisite products with white or cream minerals enclosed in yellow metal, perfectly combine with a business suit and a dress made of flying fabrics.
Cold lights and miniature moons
A silver ring with pearls is more modest, but the cold of metal allows you to decorate your jewelry with stones of blue, blue or purple shades, which is often not characteristic of gold jewelry. What are jewelers able to please?
- Streamlined forms of white pearls with butterflies or crowns complemented by small cubic zirconias.
- Simple products with several pearlescent minerals.
- Bowl rings with a central element - a blue ball.
- Metal shells or corals with sapphires, amethysts, diamonds and black pearls.
But the rarest combinations are pink pearls, fixed in silver. To create an interesting jewelry, in which the soft colors of the spheres and the cold metallic luster are harmoniously combined, jewelers complement the items with gems of various shades.
The only drawback of the jewelry is the darkening of the metal and the fragility of the mineral. To extend the life of the ring, you must carefully care for it.
Sea Gift Care
Organic stones are short-lived - a fact. They may fade, delaminate or dry out. So that your pearl rings do not lose their natural shine, you must follow simple rules:
- products should be stored in a dark place with normal humidity;
- pearls must breathe, so they should not be packed in polyethylene;
- so that the mineral is not scratched, it must be kept in a box with soft upholstery, separately from other products;
- stones should not be exposed to chemicals (deodorants, varnishes, dishwashing detergents, etc.).
In addition, pearls should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth after each wearing. If the jewelry lies in a chest of jewelry for a long time, then it must be refreshed. The product must be dipped in slightly salted water at room temperature for a couple of minutes. After that, dry on a towel. You can also clean the pearls with a cotton pad with olive oil, and clean the excess with a napkin.
But the main thing is to wear a jewel. It doesn’t matter whether a ring with black pearls or a necklace with natural stones of white color - the sea mineral loves contact with the skin, and each sphere in the jewelry begins to glow from the inside, as if a small star is hidden under the layers of mother of pearl.