June is the birthstone of the Pearl. We know that pearls come from Oysters and other mollusks’ bodies, which are found in the deep ocean, are where pearls are created. The soft body of the species is covered in layers of nacre when an irritant enters. Long-term layering of this sturdy, iridescent substance results in the formation of these exquisite diamonds.
Pearl is Junes Birthstone
The pearl is the birthstone for June. The fact that June is the only month with an organic birthstone—i.e., one that was generated by a living entity rather than over many eons in the Earth—makes June babies exceptionally fortunate. Only a relatively small fraction of mollusk species, some of which may inhabit freshwater or saltwater settings, are capable of producing pearls. Each species creates a distinctive-appearing gem that has a particular variety of hues and sizes.
Although the majority of pearls are white and exhibit iridescence, in which light waves create a rainbow sheen over their surface, there are those that are various colors, such as the uncommon and exquisite black Tahitian pearls.
The same material that makes up a pearl also makes up mother of pearl, which is frequently used in jewelry but is layered on the inside of a mollusk’s shell. When an irritant is present, the inner shell’s layers may be deposited as raised bumps that develop into blister pearls.
Although attempts have been made to simulate pearls using a number of materials, including glass, wax, and more recently plastic, it has proven impossible to produce a synthetic alternative that approaches the beauty of the real thing. Pearls have been prized for many years.
The term “cultured” refers to pearls that have been purposefully “seeded” in farmed oysters in the modern era. Natural and cultured pearls are chemically equivalent, however cultured pearls are produced using more modern methods. Due to their scarcity, antique pearl jewelry predates many of these techniques, and they were thoughtfully incorporated into some very exquisite pieces.
