Pearls have been highly regarded and collected by famous and
powerful people for centuries. They have been found set into gold to
create crown jewels of several countries. In ancient times, pearls were
believed to embody a living spirit and regarded with awe and mystery. The
glowing natural beauty and luster of a pearl were paired with another
highly prized ancient material, gold, to create fantastic works of
craftsmanship. Gold may have been the first metal used by humans.
Together the pearl and gold share a long and lustrous history. Each
gained value independently as monetary equivalents and were used for
thousands of years as such, but the two evolved together as a paired duo
for personal embellishment.
Pearls and gold have been cherished as symbols of purity and
perfection, elegance and affluence, power and prestige and used for
adornment, ornamentation and rituals in addition to their obvious value in
trade. The allure of both pearls and gold has endured over time and across
cultures to present day. The shimmering luster of pearls combined with the
soft warmth of gold creates a magical combination that is at once sensual
and serene. If it is true that pearls create a mystery, then gold provides
the allure, contrasting warm and smooth to create a stunning combination
that flatters every woman. The duo as accessories have the intrinsic
adaptability to go from dressy to casual to stylish chic whether your
piece of jewelry is estate era or more modern styling. From modern to
timeless classic, no other combination is as versatile as the pearl
nestled into a fabulous gold setting.
As the official birth stone of June, pearl jewelry is sure to set the
heart fluttering. Due to the seemingly endless choices, it is necessary to
become an educated consumer when making a pearl jewelry purchase as
different types and qualities will vary. It is extremely important to go
to a trusted jeweler - one who is highly educated on the subject of
pearls. At Laney’s, we will be able to accurately represent the
differences and features that comprise pearl’s unique beauty. Pearl
quality is judged by several factors, including luster (the quality of
light reflected from a pearl’s surface), surface condition, shape, color
and size. Most people agree that luster is the most important in
determining value, the other factors contribute as well.
At Laney’s, we are able to assist you in making this important
purchase. We are educated and experienced jewelers - We have studied
pearls and have a marvelous selection from which to choose.
