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Pearl Jewelry WHY PEARLS ARE UNIQUE Pearls are the most prized organic gems on our planet. Unlike other gemstones, pearls do not need cutting, polishing, enchancement or enrichment.  Their beauty remains unchanged from generation to generation. COLORS OF PEARLS Pearls may be of different colors: from white to black. Classic white are popular among brides as a symbol of purity.  Besides colors like golden, peach, lavender, blue and chocolate you can always find their overtones. For example, white pearls can be creamy, bright white or silver.  Pearl Beads WHY PEARLS ARE OF DIFFERENT COLORS Both wild and hatchery raised oysters, which produce pearls, depend on the myriad of environmental changes. Slight fluctuation in water currents and temperatures may impact on the oyster. Because of inappropriate life conditions an opyster can catch a cold, become weak or stop the shaping process. As a result, only large and finely shaped with few ...

So many names The Hamsa, the Hand of Fatima or the Hand of Miriam is a special good luck amulet which is thought to provide defense against the Evil Eye. While possessing different names, this amulet of the Middle East has gained its popularity almost worldwide. Hamsa from Israel The ancient Middle Eastern amulet Travelling in the Middle East you are likely to come across this symbol. It represents an eye embedded in the palm of an open hand. The palm form usually looks symmetrical, i.e. with a second thumb replacing the little finger. The Hamsa: ancient and powerful The symbol is met both in Jewish and Muslim cultures. The origin of the palm-shaped amulet has been associated with Tanit, the Great Goddess of Carthage, as well. The words “Hamsa” and “Khamsa” both stand for “five”. The symbol is believed to have special powers to bring happiness, good fortune and health for its holder. Besides, the owner of the Hamsa might avoid all negative energies, such as ...