A brief history of pearls

Watch the video to see the story of the luminescent gems that symbolise love – and that are now enjoying a revival.
Pearls have been worn throughout history – there is evidence as early as 1000BC of trade with the gems, and the many natural oyster beds in the Persian Gulf meant that they were important in ancient Arab cultures.
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THat is so interesting story. Thanks for share.
Thanks for sharing this short history lesson about pearls :)
The rich and greedy kings, queens and other people always look for such pearls. A lot of blood has been shed to acquire such things over the history of the mankind.