Pure Pearls Glossary
Gemstone
Any mineral or organic material cut for jewellery. Traditionally split into precious (diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald) and semi-precious.
The precious and semi-precious division is a nineteenth-century commercial convention, not a gemmological one. A fine tourmaline can outvalue a poor ruby.
Hardness governs how a stone should be worn. Pearl and coral are among the softest gems used in jewellery, so they need protective settings and separate storage.
In Indian jewellery, stones are frequently chosen for astrological correspondence rather than for appearance.
Pearls with gemstones
15 pieces in the collection right now, from ₹1,600.
Attractive Hook Jhumkas Featuring White Seed Pearls & SP Emeralds
Opulent Paisley Studded White Seed Pearl Jhumkas Featuring Emeralds & Rubies
Trendy Pearl Necklace in Pearls and Rose Quartz
Dainty Peach Pearls With Purple Garnet Beads Necklace
Radiant 19 Inches White Pearls Necklace With SP Purple Garnet Beads
Luxurious 23 Inches White Pearls With Purple Garnet Beads Necklace
Striking Blue Pearl Necklace With Oxidized Polki Pendant & Grey Onyx
Spectacular 6mm White Semi-Round Pearls 19Inch Necklace With Victorian Pendant
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Coral
A red to orange organic gem formed from marine coral skeleton. Paired with pearls in traditional Indian sets, and worn as moonga in astrology.
Cubic Zirconia
A hard, brilliant lab-made stone used as a diamond substitute. Called American diamond throughout the Indian trade.
Moti
The Hindi word for pearl, and in Vedic astrology the gemstone of the Moon, worn to strengthen Chandra.
Kundan
A setting technique where highly refined gold foil is pressed around stones to hold them, with no prongs or claws.
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