Gem of the Sea
Purity - Wisdom - Serenity
Pearls are unique among gemstones as they are the only ones formed within a living creature. They develop inside mollusks such as oysters and mussels as a natural defense against irritants like a piece of sand. Layers of aragonite and conchiolin, substances secreted by the mollusk, build up around the irritant, creating the pearl's lustrous appearance.