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Before diamonds lit up red carpets, there were pearls soft, luminous, untouched by fire or blade. They are the only gem born whole, shaped not by earth’s pressure but by the quiet resistance of a mollusk. Pearls speak not in sparkle, but in glow a softer radiance that has captured hearts for thousands of years.

Their story begins in ancient civilizations. In Egypt, Cleopatra famously dissolved a pearl in vinegar to prove her wealth and drank it. The Romans valued pearls above all other gems, draping them over furniture, armor, and even shoes. In Imperial China, pearls were symbols of wisdom and protection. Medieval knights sewed them into their garments for luck in battle. European royals considered them so precious, they were once reserved by law for nobility alone.

By the Renaissance, pearls were currency, diplomacy, and power gifted between kings, stitched into coronation gowns, passed down in secret through generations. Before cultured pearls, each one was a miracle of nature, a treasure fished from the depths and offered to the elite.

And yet, for all their ancient prestige, pearls remain modern perhaps more now than ever. They are the emblem of enduring femininity, evolving elegance, and quiet power.

As June unfolds its petals, it brings with it a sense of grace and sophistication. It is a month that whispers of timeless elegance and beauty, much like the lustrous pearls that adorn the latest collection from Mina D Jewelry.

Pearls have long been revered for their exquisite beauty and rarity. They are the epitome of sophistication and refinement, much like the discerning individuals who choose to adorn themselves with these treasures of the sea.

Pearls have a long history and stories, many Cultures throughout time have not only prized pearls, but they've also created many myths involving pearls and have assigned great meaning to them. Some of the myths associated with pearls feel larger than life.

PEARL BIRTHSTONE MEANING & HISTORY

This enchanting June birthstone originates from oceans, lakes and rivers around the world. It is a timeless wardrobe staple, beloved by women of all ages. The origin of pearls fascinated our forebears. Ancients from the Middle East believed that pearls were teardrops fallen from heaven.