| Pearls and weddings | | | | considered the most valuable and the oldest |
| The tradition of giving pearls to brides probably | | | | known gem, symbolizing wealthy, elegance and |
| dates back to about 1000 BC when the Hindu | | | | power in all ages. |
| God Krishna brought forth pearls from the depths | | | | Bridal and marriage customs can still remind family |
| of the sea to give to his daughter on her wedding | | | | and wedding guests of the ancestor's ethnic |
| day. It continued with the ancient Greeks, who | | | | heritage. Although with the passing of time, some |
| believed that pearls would ensure a happy | | | | of wedding customs as traditions practiced today |
| marriage. The association between pearls and | | | | have often lost their original importance and |
| weddings reached a peak during the 14' and 15' | | | | symbolic meaning. Modern couples today can glean |
| centuries when everyone from the bride to her | | | | many wonderful ideas from the past cultures to |
| male guests was adorned in pearls. | | | | make their wedding thesis revive. |
| Such a belief can be found from ethnic wedding | | | | Today, what is more important is that pearls |
| customs around the world. For example, the | | | | represent purity, innocence and holiness, and are |
| ancient Greeks considered pearls as "wedding | | | | as much a wedding jewel as diamonds. That is |
| gem" that would help ensure marital bliss and | | | | sort of promise for love and marriage. Thus |
| prevent newlywed brides from crying in wedding | | | | pearls are unblemished perfection for wedding. |
| experience. | | | | Just have a look at a bridal shop or wedding |
| During the Crusades, gallant knights returning from | | | | catalogue. You'll find pearls, both fake and real, |
| the Holly Lands would bestow pearls to their "fair | | | | decorating wedding gowns, veils, tiaras, gloves, |
| ladies" for their wedding days. | | | | purses, ring-bearer pillows, cake toppers and party |
| In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, pearls | | | | favors. And at weddings, you'll notice that pearls |
| made royal wedding fashion to the height in the | | | | have become essential jewelry for both the bride |
| French House of Burgundy. The tradition of | | | | and bridesmaids. |
| wearing/adorning pearls passed from Queen | | | | Nowadays, the tradition of bestowing pearls upon |
| Elizabeth I to our modern Queen Elizabeth II. At | | | | the bride continues. Often the father of the bride |
| the beginning of the 20th century, pearls were as | | | | or the groom gives the gift of pearls. Many brides |
| much a nuptial gem in the United States as | | | | and groom give pearl engagement or promise |
| diamonds are today. | | | | pearl rings each other. A marriage ceremony with |
| | | | | the appropriate marriage customs can be a point |
| Why is pearl jewelry perfect for wedding? | | | | of reference for the perfect modern wedding |
| Since pearls were found and collected, they were | | | | program. |