Ah, the allure of pearls is breathtaking! Our attraction to pearls is timeless. It is lustrous to the eye, soft on the skin and very hard to resist. It has fascinated each and every one. It is the perfect gift for your valentine.

Among the first gems known to early humans, pearls have grown in value and appeal from accidental finds by fishermen to a multibillion-dollar industry. Their rarity has made them a traditional sign of wealth, filling vaults from Ancient Egypt to Hollywood and gracing many of history’s famous figures.

Pearls were traditionally associated with purity and love. Its appeal took it to different countries. If we go back to history, the first explorers came ashore from the Atlantic; pearls have been an American favorite. The Western Hemisphere became known as the “Land of Pearls” when Columbus discovered an abundant supply of saltwater pearls off the coast of Venezuela in 1498. John Loring, design director at Tiffany’s, estimates that more than 13 tons of the shimmering gems were taken to Europe by the Spanish in the early 16th century.

“When people see those historic portraits in museums of women covered with pearls,” Loring says, “they think they are Oriental pearls, but they’re not - they’re American.”

American pearls are sheer magic and you can find it everywhere. Pearl rings, pearl stud earrings, pearl earrings, pearl necklace, pearl pendants, pearl brooches and pearl strands are not only popular among Hollywood actors and actress but also among common people. The charm of Pearl Jewelry will go on forever.