Pearls refers to animal minerals. The creation of pearl pea nature spends up to 20 years. Everyone knows the uniqueness of black pearls. Koko Chanel said that "pearls are always right," that is, this decoration is suitable for everyone. But if everything knows about the aesthetic function of this universal stone, then not everyone knows about his magical and therapeutic properties.
What it is?
Pearl is formed after entering the sink of the foreign object. For example, in a peculiar house, the oysters hit the sand, around which the mother of the animal will be gradually to form. One bead can be formed in this way from 12 to 20 years. Black pearls - true rarity. In nature, this stone can be obtained 1 time out of 15 thousand cases. Black beads are formed in Pinctada Margaritifera molluscs. The color depends on the feature of the discharge of oyster and the specifics of foreign particles in the sink.
Pure-black pearls come across very rarely, but black varieties with silver, greenish or smoky sump occur more often. In this regard, one decoration may include a black pearl of different shades.
Stone happens different forms: Drop, semicircle, copies in spherical form, oval, round, pear-shaped samples. Each of them cast metal shine and beautifully reflects the light.
On average, the cost of the product is about $ 100 per bead. Pearls with a diameter of 18 mm cost about 10 thousand dollars. In general, the price depends not only on the size, but also from gloss, colors, shape beads, the presence of defects, product rim material.
Where are mined?
From the end of the XIX century, the main suppliers of black pearls are miners from the Persian Gulf. Already at that time, taxes on sales of stones constituted the main article of the revenues of the principalities. However, with the beginning of oil production in this area, the scale of "hunting" behind the pearl decreased significantly. Even worse, things went when people learned to artificially grow beads. But still the Persian and Mexican bay remain the most popular fields of black pearls.
Copies with a lead sampling are found at the island of Socotra and on the coast of the Gulf of Aden.
Basically, fishing is organized in the summer when the probability of meeting with sharks is like.
The pearls itself at the locals are called "Muslik", and the bead - "Lulu". Little round pearls contain low-grade tiny beads that are not enough. Of the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, the natural mineral enters the markets of India.
From the middle of the XIX century, the extraction of this stone is established in Australia: on the coast of Tresdi Island in Torres Strait. The black pearls brought from Tahiti are highly appreciated.
Properties
The real black pearl has both magical and therapeutic quality.Magic
It is believed that presented mineral is a symbol of youth, beauty and longevity. The inhabitants of the Middle Ages believed that this stone was able to protect the family from the change, gossip and ill-wishers, and therefore black decorations put on brides at weddings.
Until now, there is an opinion that the nugget gives a robust person confidence, helps his owner to achieve his goals, allows you to see a lie and hypocrisy on time, teaches to look at the old problem with a new look, helps to establish communication with others.
In the world of magic it is believed that this stone should only wear a decent person. If the pearls feel false and lucavia in the behavior of its owner, it will lose its miraculous force.
Due to the ability of the mineral to protect against bad thoughts, this stone is often used when making icons in churches.
Pearl loves benevolent and sincere people, and does not tolerate vanity, egoism, pride, envy. Noticing that these qualities exhibit the owner, the stone will lose its abilities and will begin to act only on improving his character.
In the East, black copies are considered symbols of wealth. According to Chinese wise men, the black pearl symbolizes wisdom, and is also able to protect its owner from damage and evil eye, strengthen its intuition, develop the gift of clairvoyance. A woman who put on this precious decoration, immediately feels more confident, seductive, almost a witch, capable of coldly refer to any situations.
It is better to wear a necklace in combination with silver or gold, these materials enhance the magic effect of black pearls.
Such a jewel will always support its owner in a good arrangement of the Spirit, will help to avoid risky working moments, it will help to achieve high career growth.
Mostly pearls are ladies aged. If the stone fell into the hands of a young girl, he can call her depression. Unmarried Women Mineral will help find their soul mate, and in case of illness of his mistress, the decoration will start losing glitter.
Men pearls can not be worn, on the male body this stone begins to provide the opposite effect.
If the stone gives a woman her chosen one, then she can be sure that his feelings are sincere. To achieve clarity and sobriety of the mind, it is recommended to buy decorations of silver or white gold with a pearl insert. In addition, the combination of gold and black pearls strengthens the energy of self-confident people.
Healing
It is believed that the marine mineral has a healing force. So, the decorations are recommended to buy those who suffer from liver diseases, kidneys, digestive organs.
Tibetan healers note that the stone is of great importance for strengthening the immune system and helps to cope in the fight against many ailments.
Copies of black color stabilize heart rhythm, for this you need to put a bead in my mouth every day for 10-15 minutes.
It is believed that black samples help to relax after a difficult labor day, soothe the nervous system, allow you to forget about tension and irritation. They remove fatigue in their legs, give cheerfulness before the new day. If the mineral lost his radiance, then its owner is recommended to undergo a survey, since this sign foreshadows an impending disease. Also noted the ability of the nugget to have a beneficial effect in combating viruses and microbes.
Who comes up?
As you know, the choice of decoration depends on its own astrological affiliation. Not all the signs of the zodiac fits black pearls. Most of all this stone is suitable for scorpions. He will give representatives of this constellation of confidence in herself, will help to find a lover, he will teach life.
It is recommended to wear pearl decorations of fish, waterwords, cancer, twins. These signs of the zodiac stone will protect against rash actions. Thanks to black beads, cancers will always be accompanied by luck, their talents will be at height, and insight will develop to a high level. In the case of representatives of the sign of fish, pearls should be purchased only when a woman has a volitional character, is always open and confident. Young or secretive girls fish pearls will not work.
In the case of twins, black stones are suitable in a situation where a woman suspects his chosen one in treason and betrayal. On the deception indicates the sweetened stone. In other cases, twins are recommended to wear pearls of light shades. Aquating black stones will protect against gossip, envious and hypocritical people.
In order for the mineral to help in making the right decisions, it is necessary to use it in the form of amulet.
Representatives of other signs of the zodiac, the black pearls will not harm, but also the magical and medical benefits will not bring. But it can always be used as an elegant accessory.
What to wear?
This amazing stone is important to wear properly. It is not suitable for each image. Its owner of pearls is able to give a luxurious, almost royal appearance. However, it is important to understand that its noble appearance such a jewelry can visually add a lady age. This is possible if a woman makes errors in the selection of an image. So, short pearl threads are suitable for daily socks to the usual office suit. In the case of a secular event, it is recommended to wear a long thread, especially beautiful such a decoration will be harmonized with a deep neckline with a deep neckline.
In any case, the image should be elegant, tactful, the dress should not be sequined and rhinestones, otherwise the brilliance of natural pearl will block the cheap glossy glass. A necklace of ferrous stones is a completely decent independent decoration, which its sublime radiance will give an image of gracefulness, refinement, femininity.
It is allowed to carry pearl necklaces with shirts, sweaters, and even jeans.
How to distinguish from fake?
Not only natural stones come across the market, but also beads that are obtained by artificially. Moreover, their price is sometimes higher than the cost of natural decoration. To determine, this is a stone or artificial, you need to ask the seller about the place of origin of the stone.
Looking at the beads, you can see small roughness and defects on the real pearl, artificial analogue has a perfectly smooth surface.
Sometimes sellers are given hematite for pearls, but in such a situation it is quite simple to distinguish the stone. It is necessary to spend the pebble for a unwrapped china. Hematite will leave a red trail, pearls will not hurt the surface.
For the manufacture of low-grade decorations, poor-quality dark balls of pearls are taken, which dip in silver solution, and then irradiated with ultraviolet. Externally, two pearls look equally, but if you drift a synthetic bead, you can observe the debris.
About how black pearls are mined, see the next video.