Pearls are organic gems cultivated by bivalve mollusks in oceans, rivers, or lakes; they are the only gemstones on Earth created by a living organism.
Physically, pearls are highly compatible with human skin. As a prized ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine, they offer excellent health and wellness benefits whether taken internally or applied externally. Pearls contain 20 types of amino acids and 24 trace elements; upon contact with the skin, the body's perspiration-which is constantly secreted-accelerates the breakdown of these nutrients, allowing them to penetrate from the skin's surface to the deeper layers and benefit the entire body.
Among all types of jewelry, pearls are unique in that they do not deplete the wearer's vital energy; instead, they "sacrifice themselves for the wearer's benefit," unlike other gemstones that require the absorption of "human energy" to maintain their luster. Instances where a pearl appears to fade or yellow are often due to the body absorbing the nutrients contained within the pearl.
Benefits of Freshwater Pearl Necklaces
Pearls contain calcium carbonate, calcium oxide, calcium phosphate, and calcium sulfate, alongside various elements-such as magnesium, manganese, copper, iodine, phosphorus, strontium, lead, sodium, and potassium-and over a dozen types of amino acids.
In a medical context, pearls are valued for their ability to calm the spirit and soothe nerves, clear heat and nourish *yin*, brighten the eyes and detoxify the body, and promote wound healing and tissue regeneration.
