High society types it is traditional in modern day wedding jewelry

Pearls have historically always been a symbol of untainted perfection. Thought to be the oldest gem in the world they were considered the most valuable for many hundreds of years.

Because they are a symbol of innocence, cleanliness and purity they have long been considered the perfect wedding gift. This is a popular tradition in the past that still prevails today in many cultures.

For example the Greeks historically believe that the pearl is the "wedding gem" and that it will stop the bride for crying as well as ensure a happy married life. As far back as during the Crusades returning knights would present pearls to their maidens on their wedding days.

Pearls were among the most popular fashion accessaries of royalty throughout the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, they were such a fixture at royal weddings that even the male guests were adorned in beautiful, glowing pearls.

They have remained popular with royal in the 21st century with Queen Elizabeth II wearing pearls on her own wedding day, and undoubtedly when the princes Harry and William wed their brides will be donning similar strands of wonderful, pure and traditional pearls around their own necks.

Although they were once only for high society types it is traditional in modern day wedding for the father of the bride of groom to present the bride with a pearl necklace, and for the mother, sisters, brides maids and matron of honour to gift the bride pearl earrings, broaches and bracelets.

In some cultures the bride will give all of the women in her wedding party matching pearl jewellery as a special memento of her big day, to thank them, and to symbolise good luck for the future.

A wedding is not complete unless the bride has been presented with the timeless gift of a string of pearls.


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