In Hindu culture, pearls were associated with the Moon and were
symbols of love and purity. Hindu texts say that Krishna discovered the
first pearl, which he presented to his daughter on her wedding day.
Islamic tradition holds pearls in even
higher regard. The Koran speaks of pearls as one of the great rewards
found in Paradise, and the gem itself has become a symbol of
perfection.
Christianity also adopted the pearl as a symbol of purity. Many of
these ideas have come down to us in pearl lore and legend, and persist
even today. For example, pearls are often associated with brides and
weddings -- a concept possibly dating all the way back to Krishna and
the wedding of his daughter. Pearls are also said to symbolize tears,
to provide love and fertility, to symbolize purity, and to ward off
evil.
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