The History of Pearls

The exact time when pearls entered the history books is unknown, as they were discovered long before pen was ever put to paper. 300 B.C. is one of the earliest written recordings of pearls. Marco Polo also wrote of pearls in his travels. They were prized for their magnificent beauty and natural allure by royalty and commoners alike. Pearls are the most natural of gems as they need no cutting, polishing or other work to bring out hidden brilliance. Except for the nucleus implanting, they are totally created by nature and ready to admire right out of the oyster. Pearls pop up in early history as a highly coveted gem, revered by rulers of the ancient civilizations of China, India and Rome. According to Xhao Xi Gou, a writer of the Sung Period, the ancient Chinese