Aspire

June-born ladies, this one’s for you! Which freshwater pearl earrings are calling your name?

These items are from our Aspire Fine Jewelry line.

Pearls rank among the most popular gems in the world. With a serene beauty, they make perfect complements to flashier gems. Yet, they also possess an elegance that can shine alone.

Pearls have organic origins. They form within various species of freshwater and saltwater mollusks. Pearls are the oldest known gem and for many centuries were considered the most valuable. Ancient Egyptians associated pearls with Isis, the goddess of healing and life. For thousands of years, pearls have been the exclusive gemstones of royalty and nobility in every culture.

Pearls are said to keep children safe, and to enhance the beauty of women and keep them forever young. In every culture, pearls have been used for medicinal purposes, ranging from aphrodisiacs to cures for insanity. Pearls are also often associated with protection, whether from evil spirits, the wrath of the gods, or from everyday bad luck.