Pearls are now preferred to diamonds For a long time, then, pearls were thought of as a badge of respectability, almost of authority rather than the exotic and fascinating jewels that they are. Formed when a scrap of grit, a parasite, a bit of broken shell, enters an unwary oysters shell, the final, exquisite, gleaming pearl is the result of layer upon layer of a substance known as nacre, secreted by the oyster and wrapped round the foreign body to prevent further damage to the oysters soft tissues. Nor can you cut it and shape it as you can with other gems.A pearl is a treasure grown inside a living creature that comes from the sea. Literally hundreds of oysters have to be opened before one is found with a pearl pearls have always been expensive, so much so that the 20th century saw the emergence of the cultured pearl a pearl into which an irritant was artificially introduced.The layers of nacre of which a pearl is composed are absorbent, so that external factors can influence their condition and even colour. Thus they improve with wear, picking up faint traces of oil from your skin that gives them an added gleam so rub them with a soft chamois leather rather than wash them.Their absorbency also means that make-up can stain them, while chemicals, such as perfume or hairspray, can damage them. In fact, in my eyes, the only downside of these beautiful objects is that you cant wear scent with them. Promised her the world, the moon and stars. Now, it is to deliver that promise. Do not know about the world and the moon, but here are the stars that you promised your loved one.Delight her with a pair of Star Delight Earrings for women made with beautiful Freshwater Rice Pearl set on a 24kt gold plated metal base. Earring Dim: 2.20 cmsSo go ahead, show your affection and remember, love never counts the cost and never delays in expression. BUY NOW!!