So irritating--and so beautiful! 😉Pearls, one of the organic gems of the sea, form when an irritant settles in an oyster. The industrious mollusk responds by covering it with iridescent layers of nacre, which build layer upon layer to create a pearl. 🦪⚪️✨ Whether natural or cultured, fresh or saltwater, these luminous orbs, first documented around 5 BC, have been coveted throughout the ages, and were valued by the Greeks and Romans as symbols of wealth and prosperity. At first available only to the very wealthy, the early 20th century discovery that beads could be used instead of natural irritants, greatly increased pearl production and made these cultured creations affordable (no more divers!) to the general pearl-loving public. This exquisite Edwardian-era delicacy, sparkling with a glorious array of diamonds, shimmers with 33 lustrous natural pearls on the chain, plus a single beauty that dances below. 🌟 Search “pearl” on our website to shop our extensive collection of antique, vintage, and estate pearl jewels! #pearlnecklace #jewelryhistory #naturalpearls #edwardianjewelry #cushioncutdiamond #antiquepearls #classicpearls #antiquejewelryforsale #langantiques