During the Dark Ages, Northern European countries obtained pearls from the rivers. These were not as lustrous as pearls from the sea, which were more greatly prized by the nobility and wealthier classes. During the 13th century, pearls were prized as medicine as well as gems. Wealthy patients were given powdered pearls for mental disease. Pearls were also thought to purify the blood.
If it makes you sick to think of lovely pearls ground up as medicine, have one of ours mounted in a ring or pin. Stop in and see our pearls today! Thank your for shopping local and buying handcrafted jewelry at Athena Jewelers.
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