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>June is the time for weddings, the perfect occasion to wear the creamy white June birthstone jewelry – a pearl necklace.

This precious jewelry is created in the ocean depths with a process as mystifying as it looks. Whenever a mussel, clam or an oyster gets irritated by an intruder, in the form of a parasite or a small fish, it produces a protective layering substance called the ‘nacre’. Over a long period of time, this layer of nacre develops into a shimmering lustrous pearl.

Pearls can be harvested from the oceans of the South Pacific Islands, the Persian Gulf and Japan.

People have been obsessed with pearls throughout the ages. They grind and use these gems as cosmetic components and as treatment for stomach ailments. They also use pearls to decorate temples, crowns and clothing. Pearls are even thought to have aphrodisiac effects.

The pearl symbolizes innocence and purity. It stands against the thoughts of materialism and greed as suggested in a story by John Steinbeck, in a book entitled ‘The Pearl.’ Every fair lady wearing simple white dresses with a pearl jewelry is a sight to behold, and is used most of the times, as a subject in paintings and photography. In modern times, the conventional practice of wearing pearls is mixed with the latest fashion creations, giving them an eclectic trend.

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