Mother of Pearls: The June Birthstone

The only gemstone to be created from living creatures (in the mantle of a shelled mollusk), pearls are June’s birthstone. Even if the pearl isn’t your birthstone, this jewel is a popular choice for all. These sea jewels are indigenous to the waters surrounding Japan and China and come in a wide range of shades, from creamy white to dark black. While naturally occurring pearls happen on their own in nature, cultured and farmed pearls are man made but certainly no less real.

Here are some of Allurez’s favorite Pearl Jewelry along with some fun facts:

Vintage Style Diamond & Akoya Pearl Cocktail Ring 14k Y. Gold 5-5.5mm

Did you know that the more you wear pearls, the better they become? Your body’s natural oils help keeps pearls lustrous so wear them as often as you’d like.

Three Strand Pearl, Diamond & Amethyst Necklace 14k Rose Gold 0.55ct

Akoya pearls tend to produce the smallest pearls with a 2-11mm size. They’re also known to produce the most consistently round to near-round pearls, making them a highly popular choice for jewelry.

Pink Round Freshwater Double Pearl Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver

Freshwater pearls are cultured in freshwater mussels and product the widest range of colors and shapes making them the perfect gift for anyone’s taste.

Black Tahitian Pearl Bracelet 7.5 Inch 14k Gold Clasp 8-9mm

One of the most sought after and largest of these gemstone jewels, the Tahitian pearl is typically grey, charcoal, black or dark green in color.

South Sea Pearl & Diamond Fashion Ring 14k White Gold 10-10.5mm 1.00ct

Known as the “Queen” of the sea, the South Sea pearl produce some of the largest pearls and are known for having the thickest nacre.

Seed Pearl Double Bar Ring w/ Diamond Accents 14k Yellow Gold (0.19ct)

Pearls can come in eight basic shapes: round, semi-round, button, drop, pear, oval, baroque, and ringed.

Freshwater Baroque Pearl Earrings w/ Diamond Flowers 14k W Gold 17.5mm

Pearls are not created and formed overnight. In fact, it can be a very slow and long process, taking up to even twenty years for a single pearl.

Black Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace 14K White Gold AAA 9-11.5mm

Every pearl is unique in its own way. No two are the same, and every single one has some imperfections.

Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Stud Earrings 14k W Gold 12.5-13mm 0.50ct

Cultured pearls from mollusks do not kill the animals. They continue to live and can actually be re-implanted to make more pearls.

Pearl, Diamond and Amethyst Cocktail Fashion Ring 14k Rose Gold 0.99ct

Be sure to shop Allurez for all types of pearl jewelry whether June is your birthstone or not. Pearl jewelry makes the perfect gift that has that classic look that never goes out of style. Check in next month to learn and shop July’s birthstone, the Ruby.