The Allure of the pearl is timeless and universal. Since the beginning of recorded history, the pearl has been extolled as a metaphor for life itself, for virtue and love, wisdom and justice, spirituality and righteousness. Always regarded as one of the rarest, most valuable and symbolic of all gems, its praises are sung by the great poets of every age; it is praised in every culture, from ancient China, India, Persia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, to the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan cultures of the Americas, and even the ancient cultures of the South Pacific and Australia.

The illustrious history of the pearl is unparalleled. Today's birthstone for June, the pearl has a history more ancient, more fascinating, more spiritual, more regal than any other gem. The portrait collections of the world's great museums most vividly illustrate the unrivalled reverence and prestige reserved for the pearl. In the modern world fine pearls continue to evoke a sense of awe and wonder, perhaps even more so because of our understanding of how the pearl is actually created. For many, the pearl is seen as a very beautiful and poetic metaphor for life. In a world where we often wonder how we will survive the obstacles and stresses that threaten to overwhelm us, the pearl is an exquisite reminder that from something which might at first appear to be misfortune can come something of great beauty and value, something that would not otherwise have been created at all.

Unlike diamonds and most coloured gemstones, its beauty is there for all to behold from the very first moment. It needs no enhancement; it needs no cutting or polishing. A fine pearl has a depth and lustrousness that seems to actually glow from within. It is not difficult to believe that the pearl was truly the first gem-something beautiful, rare, and highly prized. To ancient peoples who believed that inanimate objects possessed special powers that could be transmitted to the owner or wearer, a pearl – coming from a living sea creature and exhibiting an inner glow suggestive of life itself – must surely have seemed a treasure more powerful and more valuable than all else!

The most famous pearls in the world are mostly natural pearls which are extremely rare. However, thanks to the pearl cultivation, we are living in the best time of enjoying pearls. Cultured pearls are truly for everyone to enjoy. There are so many different types of pearls to choose from too from Baroque Pearls, South Sea pearls, Keshi Pearls, Lustrous Rainbow Pearls...just to name a few. The recent contemporary pearl jewellery revolution also made pearl jewellery into modern everyday wear for today's women.

We are giving away one gorgeous baroque pearl necklace this month to celebrate the pearl month. To enter, just to send a photo of yourself wearing Lustrous Pearl Jewellery to info(at)lustrousjewellery.com with title 'June Pearl Month Competition'. 

Good luck and the winner will be chosen on the 30th June 2018.