june birthstone jewellery - pearl
If you were born in June, your birthstone is a pure and white pearl. Found in lakes and rivers across the globe, pearls have long been associated with purity and innocence. Popularly used to create necklaces, pearls are also popular in other kinds of jewellery including earrings - made famous by The Girl with a Pearl Earring painting. Pearls have long been given as a wedding gift, but they’re also traditionally associated with good health and well-being. In many Asian cultures, pearls have been used to alleviate the symptoms of a variety of health conditions and even treat depression. For many people today, pearls are simply a gorgeous reminder of the beauty that can be found in nature. At Abelini, we stock a range of pearl birthstone pieces, browse our selection of June birthstone jewellery today. If you're interested in learning more about purchasing Pearl birthstone jewellery, check out our comprehensive Pearl buying guide. Read More >>
Diamond Jewellery Pearl FAQs
Pearls are natural gemstones that grow inside the shells of oysters and mussels. They form when the oyster or mussel secretes a substance called nacre. Pearls can be cultivated on pearl farms, and many of today’s pearls are sourced from farms due to the depletion of natural pearls over a period of thousands of years.
Some folklore conveys that pearls represent an individual's soul or spirit on their path to perfection. Other tales say pearls represent innocence and faith.
Pearls are rare and unique as they are the only gemstone created inside a living animal.