Birthstones · June · Pearls ·Apr 02, 2025

Pretty in Pearls

Pearls: the birthstone of June

Did you know that pearls are the birthstone of June? Symbolizing purity, innocence and new beginnings, pearls have long been cherished for their timeless beauty and elegant allure. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself to something special, we have the perfect piece for you.

A brief history

A pearl is the only gemstone formed within a living creature. Pearls have been used in jewelry for thousands of years, and many cultures used them as a status symbol. In Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar passed a law in the 1st century limiting their use to rulers. In Ancient Greece, pearls were believed to be the tears of the goddess Aphrodite.

When explorers traveled through the Americas, they found Native Americans wearing freshwater pearls from the rivers, and so many pearls were exported to Europe that the New World became known as the "Land of Pearls." Then in 1916, Japanese inventor Kokichi Mikimoto developed the technique for culturing perfectly round pearls and is credited with the "invention" of the standard pearls you see today.

Pearls, the birthstone of June: pearl cluster necklace, studs and ring, and a model in a pearl lariat

Not your grandma's pearls

When it comes down to it, pearls are our favorite! Over the years, pearls came to be regarded as "stuffy" and "old fashioned." One of our goals is to take this well-known style and elevate it in a modern way. With the classic look of pearls, we aim to give you pieces that bring these beauties into today's style.

Modern gold and pearl earrings, including pearl-studded hoops