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Citrine “A powerful gemstone crystal in a range of deep yellows, oranges, and yellow-cream-white, the citrine gemstone is said to bring abundance and wealth into one’s life,” Salzer says.
In the New Testament, pearls are mentioned in Matt., xiii, 45, 46; I Tim., ii, 9; etc. Pearl is a concretion consisting chiefly of lime carbonate found in several bivalve molluscs, but especially in avicula margaritifera. Generally, it has a whitish blue hue, sometimes showing a tinge of pink; but there are also yellow pearls.
Pearl, coral, and amber were in the category "Belonging to the Sea," which had a connection with gynecological issues. The pearl was an incredible invention of nature and was considered a symbol of nature's perfection and purity. It has been valued for its medicinal properties in preventing heart failure and treating fertility issues.
Do not put off until tomorrow what you can do today; Do not rock the boat; Do not shut/lock the stable door after the horse has bolted; Do not spend it all in one place; Do not spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar; Do not throw pearls to swine; Do not teach your Grandmother to suck eggs; Do not throw the baby out with the bathwater
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Today the gemstone trade no longer makes such a distinction. [25] Many gemstones are used in even the most expensive jewelry, depending on the brand-name of the designer, fashion trends, market supply, treatments, etc. Nevertheless, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds still have a reputation that exceeds those of other gemstones. [26]
The pearl industry in Hyderabad flourished due to the patronage of the Qutub Shahi kings and the Asaf Jahis, who were said to have an affinity for sparkling jewels. [1] The pearls were not only part of the traditional regalia of this royal clientele but the pearls' crushed form are also believed to have healing and beautifying properties.
Pearl powder is widely believed to help improve the appearance of the skin, and is used as a cosmetic by royal families in Asia. [3] It is also used as a treatment for acne. Some studies have claimed that pearl powder can stimulate the skin's fibroblasts, help regenerate collagen, and accelerate healing of certain skin conditions, wounds, and ...