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Pearls History

Pearl jewelry had its existence long ago and to know the historical period.

Pearls History in Greece - Pearls had been in Greece for more than 2,500 years ago. Persia was the main source of pearl for Greece. At the time of the Greek ruling by Cleopatra, pearls were known for an economic consumption.

Pearls in Egypt - Egyptians have always admired using beads made from shells. Mother of Pearl jewelry was a hit in Egypt around 5,200 years ago.

History in India - Pearls existed 3,000 years ago and approximately 2,500 years ago the Athraveda's announced the pearls as an amulet. Pearls had also been used as talisman.

Pearls History in Ceylon - Known to be in Sri Lanka around 2,500 years ago. Pearls had its popularity in Ceylon when the King of Ceylon gifted pearls beads to his father in law in India.

Pearls in the Philippines - The Chinese Filipino's found the pearls 1.400 years ago, in the island of Palawan.

History in China - They were found 4,000 years ago. They were found in freshwater in the river of Huai.