This is stone is for contemplation and introspection. A gemstone therapist may suggest this stone to help see things more openly and with more clarity.

Pearls are globular cysts of calcium carbonate (mainly aragonite or a mixture of aragonite and calcite) that form within the tissues of molluscs as a protective coating (known as nacre) as the result of an internal irritation, such as a grain of sand.

Most pearls on the market today don't occur naturally but are man-made or cultured by inserting an artificial irritant into the mollusc shell to create the pearl.

Cultured pearls and natural pearls can be distinguished from imitation pearls by a very simple test. Take the pearl and rub it (gently!) against the edge of a tooth. Cultured and natural pearls will feel slightly rough, like fine sandpaper, because of the texture of natural nacre. Imitations will feel as smooth as glass because the surface is moulded or painted on a smooth bead.

Cultured pearls come in many shapes and colours. Pearls are generally a soft iridescent white with hints of pink or grey, or iridescent black with tones of green blue or violet. Cultured pearls have the same healing qualities as the natural pearl.

Spiritually pearl soothes and heals the negativity and struggle in your life, surrounds negative energy with Light. Dissolves any negative energy being sent to you, heals your own negative thought patterns. It moves negative attachments and psychic attacks out of your aura then fills your aura with healing light, It facilitates calm and centred emotions. It heals that negative inner voice and subconscious.

These Moon and Water ruled 'gems' enhance sincerely, truth and loyalty. They bring centring and a calming reflection, as well as attune the wearer to the ebb and flow of life. They promote faith, honesty, purity, wisdom, charity and personal integrity. Due to its watery and lunar elements, it is quite balancing for the emotions, especially to water signs.

Pearls help to balance the human body's natural rhythms and hormone levels with lunar cycles. This stone will bring you inner wisdom and help to strengthen and nurture the growth of pure love. It will teach you to open up and find the meaning and the purpose of your 'true self.' They enlighten the mind and inspire the mood, while helping you to learn to love yourself more and, in turn, love others more, as well. Pearl enhances feelings of good will and positive, uplifting feelings. Pearls balance and heals all chakras. The pearl helps in the search for higher wisdom and truth.

It is beneficial for lung diseases such as tuberculosis, asthma, chronic bronchitis. It facilitates the healing of the heart, kidneys, urinary system and liver. Pearl possesses a sedative and also laxative effect, neutralizes poison, lowers acidity. Pearls aid in fertility, as well as in easing the discomforts of the birthing process.

They have been used to treat everything from simple eye ailments to bleeding, fever and indigestion. In fact, the pearl is effective in controlling the skin conditions rosacea and acne. It strengthens the nerves, the adrenal glands, the spleen and muscle tissue. It can lessen stress and it's resulting maladies, such as hypertension, headaches, and exhaustion. Pearls also help to reduce allergies. They help in the treatment of stomach aches and colds. [From Healing With Crystals [ back to top ]