From its mysterious manifestation in China, pearls were used in ancient Greece and Japan and later became popular among the wealthy citizens of Asia, European royals, and aristocrats in the 15th century. The natural (wild) pearls were treasured and passed from generation to generation.
The Pearl, also known as “Queen of gems,” comes in a wide color range. Mostly, we imagine pearls with a classy white, where they might be black, pink, grey, or purple. The rarest shades of pearls are Blue Pearls, Lavender Pearls, Champagne Pearls, Golden Pearls etc.
In this blog, we will take you into the world of pearls and its glorious history of being a timeless fashion staple.
1. Uses of Pearls
Pearls have long been used worldwide for their versatility. Pearls are primarily used in jewelry to adorn clothes for both men and women. Pearls are also popular in the fields of medicine, cosmetics, painting, etc. The value of pearls in jewelry is determined by the quality of pearls and the combination of size and color. The perfect round and big size of pearls are more highly valued than a normal one.
Pearl signifies especially the one gained over time through experience (due to the nature of the Pearl’s formation layer by layer), royalty, calmness, innocence, love, purity, loyalty, serenity, and so on and so forth. Hence, pearl jewelry is mostly used on auspicious days.
Historical Significance
From its cultural and historical significance in the mythologies i.e., Hindu mythology, New Testament, and Islamic scriptures, to the present-day fashion, pearls have been time tested.
The Hindu Mythology
In the Garuda Purana, the religious Hindu scriptures describe the sacred Nine Pearls. The Pearl, also known as “Moti” or “Mani” in the Sanskrit language, is most auspicious in the Hindu culture as the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu wears “moti” on his chest.
The New Testament Scriptures
In the Christian New Testament, Jesus compared the Kingdom of Heaven to a “pearl of great price.” In New Jerusalem, the twelve gates are made of a single pearl in Revelation. So, the holy things are compared to pearls.
Islamic scriptures
According to the Quran, the dwellers of heaven will be adorned with pearls and other precious ornaments, and their garments will be made of silk.
2. Future of pearl jewelry in Fashion
Pearls have been popular in the fashion industry over the centuries. At the beginning of the 20th century, Pearls were commonly used in jewelry by royal women. Pearl’s sustainable standards make it a fashion staple for future generations. The huge growing commercial market in the fashion industry seems promising and is predicted to grow at least 13 percent by 2025.
However, the ongoing popularity of the pearls in the fashion industry for both formal and casual wear makes the industry more sustainable. In this post-modern era, pearls are becoming popular among celebrities, designers, vloggers, and bloggers. So, the manufacturers will innovate more new designs to keep up with the market while maintaining its traditional glory.
3. Pearls and its Worldwide Glory in Fashion
Pearls are primarily used in jewelry but are also used to adorn clothes for both men and women. These are a few types of pearl jewelry you will love to try someday or the other –
Pearl necklace and choker: Pearl necklaces are always in trend, whereas Statement pearl chokers have been in trend for the last few years.
Pearl pendants and earrings: Lightweight pendants and earrings are now in demand in the current market.
Pearl rings: Pearl engagement rings are preferred by many celebrities and common masses in their wedding.
Bracelet: Pearl bracelets are the best choice for women all the time. Hence, it is always in demand.
Conclusion
So far, you would have an overall knowledge of the Pearl and how it is a Timeless Fashion Staple. To summarise the key points of this blog on both its historical significance and its future sustenance in the world of fashion, we discussed its evolution, cultural, and historical significance.
To continue the preference for elegant pearls in fashion, we will need to balance innovation with the preservation of pearls’ natural resources to create a sustainable future.
