The pearl: the one gem treasured higher than any other by the Romans and Egyptians. A product of both patience and depth, the pearl has long been associated with power and purity. Known in different eras as “the queen of gems” and “the stone of sincerity,” these precious spheres have become a mainstay of thoughtful giving.

 

From the pearl engagement rings given to future brides in the 1900’s to the pearl strands strung around the necks of graduating daughters today, the pearl has earned a distinction that few objects do: timeless classic.