Blue and blue pearl

One of the most expensive varieties of pearls are its blue and blue shades. They are quite rare, so seeing stones on the shelves of jewelry stores is a great success. Basically, formations of this shade settle in private collections, not reaching consumers.

Description

Stones of this color are most often found in the depths of the Pacific Ocean off the sandy shores of Tahiti, in the Red Sea and in the Indian Ocean. For quite a long time, the blue and blue color of pearls was explained by the presence of copper in its composition, but after several studies, this statement was refuted. The shade of a natural pearl depends on several conditions:

• type of oyster;
• substances that make up water;
• natural phenomena.

Also, under the definition of "pearl color" it is necessary to understand different concepts:

1. Pigment or base color. This is exactly the shade that determines the final result of the color of the stone.
2. An overtone is a secondary color of the least saturation. For example, the stone itself may be black, but when viewed in the sun, blue or blue tints are distinguished.
3. Reflection. This is an intrinsic characteristic of the hue that mostly shows up in the layers of the pearl.

In addition, its age also depends on the final shade of the pearl. If, being "young", she shows a blue color, then somewhere in 10-15 years she will become saturated blue.

Pearls of blue or blue shades have a short lifespan. However, like any other kind of this education. Already after 40-60 years, its surface begins to crack, fade, and turbidity appears. In addition, the structure of the stone can be very damaged when exposed to direct sunlight, human sweat, perfume and cosmetics.

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Pearls are considered the stone of youth and longevity. He is able to save the owner from many health problems, extend the years of his life.

Blue and blue pearls have healing properties that help a person to improve the functioning of the body and improve overall health. It is believed that if the mother-of-pearl has faded, then this indicates some kind of ailment, so you should immediately visit a doctor and undergo an examination. The most important medicinal properties include the normalization of the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels. Pearl cleanses the blood and normalizes blood pressure. In addition, with the help of a stone, you can improve the state of the nervous system, get rid of insomnia and disturbing dreams.

How to care for blue and blue pearls

Any jewelry with pearls of these shades requires a special approach to storage:

1. Stones should be stored in a separate box, away from other jewelry, as pearls are quite easily scratched and damaged.
2. The air in the room should not be too dry, as this can cause the pearl to crack and flake off. To avoid this, it is better to place the box next to the aquarium, if there is one, or place a glass of water nearby.
3. Try to avoid getting on the pearls of perfume, care products and cosmetics.

Blue and blue pearls are an amazing gift of nature. It is almost impossible to find a stone of such shades, since they are very rare. But even if you become the owner of such mother-of-pearl, then be sure that you will never regret it, and the jewelry itself will take pride of place in your jewelry collection.