So yesterday evening I was just doin' my midnight web searching. You know? Where you're supposed to be getting that good night's sleep, but just ain't ready. That time where all your friends are off Facebook and chat rooms are all empty so you just search random stuff on either Google or Youtube or something hoping to find something that's worth your read. Yeah, that was moi just last night, it came at the price of a couple of eye sags, but I did stumble over something pretty fascinating. Just thought I'd post it up here for all you folks to check out.
Way way way back, before my time, my grandfather's, and a lot of other old people, the pearl has always, and still is thought of as a symbol of impeccable un-tarnishable perfection (hence, its Latin meaning of "unique"). It is known as the oldest gem and used to be considered the most valuable until the diamond came in to the picture and kicked butt. For the very first time, the word pearl skipped along and entered itself into our English language in the fourteenth century. It's super old to put it flatly, another reason it screams "CLASSIC!" and no one ever messes with a classic.
In Europe the pearl was used already used as jewelry by both men and women and was highly popular during the thirteenth and fourteenth century (as it still is). Several other European countries, such as Rome, on the other hand only allowed one with high status walk around in all the bling. That one new high school teacher who wanted to make the Good First Impression would have never been able to even walk out of the house. Not even lawyers. Now though, we lucky ducks, walk up and down the side walk in these preciousness.
They--the pearls--have also been considered one of the most perfect wedding gifts because of their meaning of purity and innocence. LIke, seriously dudes, it's like somewhere in the top three best. Ditch the Wal-Mart broiler you know they've already got, because I'm telling you what they--okay, mostly the bride--will appreciate the most. Do not end up as the friend with the stingy reputation. In Hindu religion, part of the marriage practice is the piercing of a perfect pearl during the ceremony. Don't know if you ever noticed this, but no two pearls are alike. Just like snowflakes, both are beautiful, both delicate, but only one can you wear and make the biggest jaw dropping statement in the room.
Admit it. Now. We've all had "those days." "Those days" we go window shopping and get a little too literal and before you know it you've got your nose snubbed up to the window and your breath's foggin' up the glass. Plus you've got the manager calling the two biggest buffest--and definitely scariest--security guards in the mall. Okay, a bit of a stretch. Well fear no more dearie, we've all found our simple solution a click away. Feel beautiful gorgeous classy elegant in one whirlwind from the moment your put on your brand new pearl jewelry from Orientalpearls.net.
P.S. Something to tell the kids: Pocahontas' father, Powhattan, was a big time pearl seller.
Rock On,
Ally Day
