pearls are the oldest known gem, and for centuries were considered the most valuable. Natural uncultured Pearls are now extremely rare, expensive and usually only make appearances in antiques. Cultured Pearls are now farmed in a variety of ways, but the best are found in Asian waters off Japan, China and Tahiti.
Pear Earrings are still extremely popular as wedding gifts due to them symbolising purity. The Chinese used Pearls medicinally to cure eye ailments, heart trouble and indigestion.
pearls are the birthstone for June and are used to celebrate both 3rd and 30th anniversaries.