Pearl Information

Pearl is the traditional birthstone for the month of June. It is unique among the gemstone world as the only gem formed in a living creature. An old Arabian legend believed Pearls were formed when dew drops of moonlight fell into the ocean and were swallowed by oysters. Native American Indians have long used Pearls found in the Mississippi River in their necklaces, headdresses and copper ornaments. Today Pearls are mainly grown and harvested in the freshwater Tennessee River, Japan, China and the South Pacific and come in colors including cream, white, rose, green and black.