Choosing a gift is a troublesome and time-consuming business. Some choose practical gifts for women, like household appliances, others prefer to present money or souvenirs, and still others present jewelry, with or without stones.
Jewelry decorated with stones looks expensive and elegant, however, not all stones are suitable, for example, donating pearls is not recommended.
Pearl jewelry is given only by a couple
Can you give pearls to a woman?
Pearls are considered one of the mysterious and even mystical gemstones. At all times, he was treated with awe and reverence, since the products decorated with this stone were surrounded by various signs and superstitions.
Some say that pearls cannot be donated, while others, in contrast, argue that jewelry made from this precious stone can and should be donated:
- Pearls are a capricious jewel, people say that he is 'looking for a couple', for this reason, pearl jewelry is given only in a pair, for example, beads and a bracelet, earrings and a ring, a ring and a necklace, etc. If the jewelry is presented in a single copy , then this threatens the new owner with tears and other troubles. The only exception is a necklace or bead made of several pearl strands.
- Earlier, in wealthy families, on the 30th wedding anniversary, the husband presented his wife with beads or necklaces consisting of 30 beads. The number of pearls symbolized the number of years lived.
- Since ancient times, it has been believed that pearls have positive energy. Amulets and talismans were made of it, and they gave it to their other halves.
- It is believed that a pair of jewelry is great for women in business. With its help, they will achieve success in their work, find a common language with employees and at the same time maintain relationships within the family.
- Such an ornament, presented to a lonely girl, promises her a meeting with her lover.
- In Ancient Russia, girls were given one pearl each for significant and solemn events, and at the time of their majority there was enough of them to make a necklace or beads, but nowadays it is not customary to give pearls to very young ladies.
A decoration presented to a lonely girl promises her a meeting with her lover
Pearls as a birthday present
There are many events and memorable dates for which such jewelry is presented, but not all people are suitable for a gift in the form of a pearl jewelry for their birthday.
Astrologers say that people born under the signs of the water element are considered the most worthy candidates for such an ornament. The stone will help them become more successful in business, improve their personal life and reveal new qualities in themselves. It is not recommended to give pearls to others on their birthday.
It is known from historical sources that the Russian Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna was very fond of such jewelry and had little faith in the omens associated with it. The queen gave only pearls to her daughters for every birthday. Although it is difficult to call the descendants of the queen lucky women, since few of them even survived to adulthood.
Is it possible to give pearls for a wedding?
At the time of our ancestors, pearls were considered the most valuable of gifts, rich grooms presented beads, rings or earrings made of this material to their chosen ones, those who lived more modestly – individual pearls, and girls embroidered kokoshniks and belts with them. In most cases, the guy who presented such a gift received a positive response to the marriage proposal.
In ancient times, at weddings in wealthy families, newlyweds were entangled with pearl threads, this was done so that the life of the newlyweds was long and happy, and the marriage bonds were strong. Strings of pearls were kept as relics and passed on from parents to children.
Currently, it is not customary to present such a wedding gift; spouses can exchange jewelry made of precious material on the day of the 30th wedding anniversary.
In the Russian Empire, there was a tradition: the crowned heads gave their chosen ones a pearl necklace on their wedding day. Particularly distinguished was Alexander III, who presented his future wife a necklace of 280 large pearls.
The most worthy candidates for obtaining such a decoration are people born under the signs of the water element.
Signs
At the time of our ancestors, the appearance of this stone could not be explained from the point of view of science. He was considered pieces of the moon falling to the ground, frozen drops of rain or tears of goddesses. Due to their low education, people believed in the supernatural, endowing it with magical qualities. Some signs and beliefs have survived to our times:
- To give a girl pearls to tears and disappointments in life, for the stone symbolizes the tears of the goddesses.
- Some signs say that only pearls, found or received as a gift, in a dream to tears, but received in reality for the successful completion of all affairs.
- Some peoples considered it a symbol of wealth, longevity and good luck. As the signs say, if the stone has darkened over time, it is worth visiting a doctor. The pearls that changed their color indicated that the owner of the stone was seriously ill. The legend about Ivan the Terrible is connected with this belief. There is evidence that the king of all Russia was very fond of pearls and did not believe in any superstitions associated with them. Nevertheless, when one of the pearls that adorned his staff faded, the king was frightened in earnest and ordered to bring him a virgin. The darkened pearl was strung on a string and the girl was forced to bathe 101 times, after which the pebble returned to its original color and was put back on the staff.
- The idea of embroidering outfits with pearls was borrowed from European women. Girls from wealthy families embroidered their wedding dresses with a gem, only they bought pearls with their own hands, accepting a stone as a gift meant an unhappy married life.
Pearl is a difficult stone, as the people say, 'with character'. In order not to worry about her future fate, a woman who has received such a gift must give a few coins for it, as if paying off possible troubles and only then wear jewelry without any doubts.
