The Queen of Jewels A pearl is an organic gem also referred to as "Queen of Jewels" and "Jewels of the Seas". Pearls differ significantly from all other gemstones because they are the only gemstone that originates from a living creature. It is formed when a tiny foreign object enters the body of an oyster. In defense action, the oyster secretes layers of nacre (conchiolin) around the foreign object which isolates the intruder in concentric circles. This layered nacre becomes a pearl over a period of time. All other gemstones such as sapphires, rubies, emeralds, etc. are formed in the Earth's crust as magma cools under high pressure. Natural pearls are unique and one of the rarest jewels on the planet since less than 1 in every 10,000 wild oysters contain pearls. Pearl is considered a symbol of eternal love, joy, purity, and happiness. It is a stunning gemstone that has an everlasting value.Their classic and eternal beauty has stood the test of time since the medieval ages and never goes out of style. Origination and Cultivation Pearls are a timeless and classic piece of jewelry that has been worn since the Middle Ages. People around the world have treasured them for a thousand years and continue to do so until today. The first pearl was discovered by chance in the ancient past by the fishermen. Today, the pearls are produced both naturally as well as artificially. Therefore, man can create a pearl, however, they cannot influence the colour or the quality of a pearl. Hence, the large and perfectly round cultured pearls with high lustre are rare and expensive. The quality of the pearls is also greatly influenced by the quality and temperature of the water. The cultivation of pearls is a highly complex and time-taking process. In all cases, it takes at least six months to produce a pearl. However, it can take several years to cultivate depending on the variety of pearl.