Rings with pearls. Treasures of the seas, encased in metal

The mother-of-pearl overflows, supplemented with precious stones and set in precious metals - that's what rings with pearls. Jewelers from all over the world extol the treasure of the seas. After all, this is the most unpretentious material used to create products that fascinate at first sight.

Myths about the origin of pearls

The first people who were blessed by nature and sent down their gift were the people of Ancient China. It was they who gave the name to the mother-of-pearl ball - "chen-gju", which in translation means "pearl". In the popular belief of the ancient world, there were two myths about the appearance of a "natural stone". According to the first belief, when the full moon was shining in the firmament, then the light that came from her penetrated into the depths of the sea. The fascinated clams opened the shell doors and fished each ray, turning it into smaller copies of the light.

The second legend tells about dragons. Mythical creatures, having risen to the sky, made a bloody slaughter. The clouds darkened, the thunder shook the earth, and lightning flashes lit up the warlike reptiles. Suddenly it began to rain, but not water spilled on the ground. Pearls fell from heaven.

From the depths of the seas to the hands of jewelers

Rings with pearls are very diverse - from the strict classical, encrusted with diamonds or cubic zirkonia, to shocking, in the form of shells or flowers. But the main role in all the decoration is played by the appearance of the pearlescent grain and its origin.

So, the most valuable are the sea pearls of Akoya. Their spherical shape and rainbow overflows are highly appreciated by most aesthetes. The finest shell of the unpainted mineral is white, blue with silver tint and cream.

The pearls produced in the South Seas are no less beautiful. 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 shellfish weighing more than 4 kg.

But kings among all stones of natural origin are black pearls. Tahitian pearls have the highest test, they are larger than their counterparts and are valued by jewelers for ideal round shapes. But it is the genuine color of minerals that is truly admired. He can be:

• purple;
• Dark green, almost marshy;
• blue;
• chocolate;
• Silvery gray.

Masters sometimes find it very difficult to pick up grains of the same shades. That is why rings with pearls complete with earrings stand shamelessly expensive.

Sphere in the solar metal

Cultivation of mother-of-pearl minerals by artificial way allowed to realize the boldest ideas of craftsmen-jewelers. Even irregularly shaped pearls have been recognized, because they are an excellent material for creating designer jewelry.

Producers offer to decorate women's fingers with white gold ring , encrusted with diamonds with a pinkish pearl of unusual appearance blooming in the center. A panther of noble metal, holding a pearl in the paws framed by royal gems, will be a perfect addition to the evening dress.

A gold ring with pearls need not necessarily be flamboyant and catchy. Restrained and at the same time refined products with white or cream minerals, encased in yellow metal, are ideally combined with a business suit and a dress of flying fabrics.

Cold shine and miniature moons

Silver ring with pearls is more modest, but the cold of the metal allows you to decorate the products with stones of blue, blue or purple hues, which is often not characteristic of gold jewelry. What can the jewelers do?

• Streamlined forms of white pearls with butterflies or crowns, supplemented with small cubic zirkonia.
• Simple products with several pearlescent minerals.
• Rings in the form of bowls 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 decoration in which the soft colors of the spheres and the cold metallic shine harmoniously combine, the jewelers supplement the products with gems of various shades.

The only drawback of jewelry is the darkening of the metal and the fragility of the mineral. To extend the ring life, you need to carefully look after him.

Care of the sea gift

Organic stones are short-lived - it's a fact. They can fade, peel or dry. To ensure that your rings with pearls do not lose their natural shine, you must adhere to simple rules:

• Store the products in a dark place with normal humidity;
• Pearls must breathe, so do not pack them in polyethylene;
• So that the mineral is not scratched, it must be kept in a box with soft upholstery, separate from other products;
• Do not expose stones to chemicals (deodorants, varnishes, dishwashing detergents, etc.).

In addition, pearls need to be wiped with a soft damp cloth after each wearing. If the jewelry is for a long time in a jewelry chest, it must be refreshed. The product should be dipped in slightly salted water at room temperature for a couple of minutes. Then dry on a towel. You can also clean the pearls with a cotton disc with olive oil, and remove the excess with a napkin.

But the main thing is to wear a jewel. It does not matter, 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 decoration begins to glow from within, as if a small star is hidden under layers of mother-of-pearl.