#natural pearl necklace cultured pearls

[gemville]

Bulgari Art Deco Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond and Imitation Gem Necklace, Circa 1930

This necklace was a wedding gift from Prince Gaetano Of Bourbon-Parma to his wife, Princess Margarete Of Thurn and Taxis and thence by descent

Source: christies.com

[lullajewellery]

Cultured Pearls vs Natural Pearls: Key Differences

When choosing between cultured pearls vs natural pearls, it's essential to understand what sets them apart. Natural pearls are formed without human intervention, occurring in the wild when an irritant enters a mollusk. These pearls are incredibly rare and highly valuable due to their organic formation process. In contrast, cultured pearls vs natural pearls differ significantly in how they are created. Cultured pearls are grown with human assistance by inserting a bead or tissue into the mollusk, encouraging it to form a pearl.

In terms of appearance, cultured pearls vs natural pearls share a similar luster and beauty, making it difficult to differentiate them by sight alone. However, cultured pearls are much more accessible and affordable than natural pearls, which are prized for their rarity. When deciding between cultured pearls vs natural pearls, consider your budget and preference for rarity.

At Lulla Jewellery Boutique, we offer exquisite pieces crafted with both cultured and natural pearls. Whether you're drawn to the classic beauty of natural pearls or the refined elegance of cultured ones, our jewellery ensures timeless sophistication. Visit Lulla Jewellery today for bespoke creations that redefine elegance, featuring the finest cultured pearls vs natural pearls.

[ambermotta]

Draconic Offerings – A Personal Insight

Offerings are a way of showing goodwill and honoring spiritual beings. Even more than that, taking some time to give an offering also means you are dedicating a moment of your day to thinking about them, which makes attuning to their energy easier and keeps the relationship you have with them alive.

Offerings are versatile and personal. Today I thought to share my own POV on giving offerings to dragons.

So remember: this is just my experience (or "UPG"). Other folks may have different insights!

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In my own experience dragons seem to like a variety of things, from simple to shiny, which to me reflects both their humble wisdom and love for beauty.

Natural beauties seem to captivate them most: pearls, crystals, metals, colorful patterns. Anything that gleams and projects lively colors.

They also seem to enjoy humbler natural offerings, such as stones (bonus points if they are an interesting shape or from an important place) and wood from powerful trees, such as willow or oak.

Offering Elements (like fire, water) feels pretty powerful especially when doing magical work. If the dragon in question is associated with a particular element, offerings of that element feel best but they seem to accept all elements still.

Food can be a great offering, but I feel like they don't make it such a big deal. To me, offering elements feels the best.

I'd try to figure out what they like before offering anything specific. If you can't, go for something more generalist until you get to know the dragon better. To me, it feels like food is a bit less essential to them when compared to other spiritual beings.

If you decide to work with them long term, it may be good to dedicate a space for them and do weekly or monthly offerings.

So here's my list of offerings I associate with dragons:

Water

Fire

Incense — which one varies, I like offering them according to the dragon. Though I know Dragon's Blood is a popular one and I like it

Shinies — pearls, shells, jewelry

Gemstones

Crystals

Metals

Stones and wood — especially if it has strong magical properties

Potent herbs

Food offerings:

I think of rich flavors and warm food. You could share a meal with them

Meat

Sweet fruits

I don't feel particularly strong for bread, milk and cookies, but they are under the "generally acceptable offerings" for most cultures. So I think you can give them if you're short on supplies or unsure, but I'd ask the dragon what they prefer

Alcohol — I have never offered any alcoholic drinks to dragons, but they might be appropriate. I would ask

Overall, as I have mentioned in another post, the dragons I work with don't really make a fuss about offerings. I give them because I want to share with them.

I do however use offerings in our magical work together, usually to power up the ritual, and on that note, offering corresponding elements feel the best.

Important Sidenote:

Be mindful that whenever you want to take anything from nature you must ask the local spirits for permission and make sure it's legal in your region.

You don't want to be taking anything too important for the survival of the ecosystem (even a fallen branch can be crucial for some organisms), and you also don't want to leave behind anything that could harm it.

I mentioned shells as offerings — unfortunately, taking them does have an impact in the ecosystem so I disencourage it. Their calcium is important for the ocean's chemical cycles and the shells themselves are used by other organisms, so be mindful of that.

Final Considerations

There is not really too much to say about this, really. That is because offerings are very personal things.

One man's junk can be another man's treasure.

One dragon may like simple offerings, another one may like something fancier. You can offer an old necklace which has a deep meaning to you, or a simple food offering.

What matters is that you make your offering special for you and the dragon, and if you're unsure about what they like, by all means ask!

Or adopt the good old trial and error method.

And lastly, do take the opportunity to connect with your dragon. Don't just say "here you go" and call it a day. Make it special! Spend some time with them!

They'll enjoy it more if you put more time, effort and meaning into it.

Thank you for reading!

[bugstung]

(Pretty much) All my headcanons and symbolisms for my EmpiresSMP designs!

With some further detailling about some stuff under read more

Season 1

Pixl: Watchers are not some big bad evil Gods, but astral spirits watching over the worlds. As they See everything, they are often linked to the Vigil (as well as people given the gift of prophecy)

The life symbol was added after his alliance with Joey

Joel: A terracotta statue given life from the Mother Tree, he's flesh and bones (because magic), but him (and all the Mezalea habitants) returned to their statue form when Joel died of grief.

He does have other clothes to work in, but you're practically never going to see him in those.

Some other Mezalea headcanons

Jimmy: Most witches come from the swamp, and he's one of them. They specialize in potions and talismans.

Hair are important to codfolks, the act of brushing or braiding them are used in certain spells, thus why most codfolks don't have short hair.

His appearance is also more wild looking than before because of his slow transformation into a God.

The Cod Alliance gifted each other jewelries to remind and protect each others.

(Pixl and Joel's jewelries are under their clothes as necklaces)

Wizards vs Witches

Coldfolk culture and more

Some more codfolk thoughts

After killing a certain amount of salmons, codfolks get a tattoo of dead salmons somewhere on their body.

Pearl: Similarly to Mythland, they see physical activities and fights as important (mostly for work but also protect themselves from ennemies).

I. don't have anything from Shrub I'm sorry I didn't watch her and I don't know her lore very well

Gem: Gem and fWhip grew up together to be wizards in the Crystal Cliffs, pressured to be perfect by their elders. Gem turned out to be naturally talented at magic, so everything rested on her shoulders.

She still keeps a lot of her strict education, but tries to make a change in the stressful wizard society.

She has a ring to represent the WRA (and another for magic channeling), and lots of scars from magic experiments.

Hair and the Geminitays

Wizards vs Witches (again, but it's important for Gem and fWhip lore)

fWhip: As said in the posted linked above, fWhip failed the wizard exams (he doesn't have any magical powers) and ran away in the newly founded Grimlands. His ingenuousness made him Count of the Grimlands. The Grimlands do not do magic. They mix science, engineering and alchemy instead. Symbols similar to sigils (or those of alchemy) are often seen engraved in their creations.

The deepslate corruption gave him wings, but they were not strong enough to fly so he has prosthetics to help him fly

He's actually quite clumsy, and ended up with lots of scars, and a missing hand:

Joey: (clearer design of his crown, made to ressemble the pharmacy snake thingie)

He bleaches his own hair.

He bleeds gold, and his scars are golden as well from his over use of Totems of Undying

Him being an avian allowed him a easy access to the Lost Empire. He wears the Ocelot print to look a bit more like its habitants.

Also his spit has healing properties.

Sausage: Mythland and Magic

Blood sheeps are sacred, but also feared, thus the fur to protect the citizens a bit from them.

Sausage lost his eyes when sparring with fWhip when younger. fWhip made him the eye prosthesis, and Gem enchanted it. May or may not have become corrupted in the whole Xornoth thing so they did another one for him.

Scott: I surprisingly do not have much for him. His cape can turn into wings. He stopped being able to do that when his ice powers showed up because they froze.

Very strict haircut, elves must be tidy and proper all the time.

Lizzie: She adapted rather well to her transformation, mostly changed her clothes for better swimming. Joel jokingly made her a bracelet to replace her now too small ring "in case she grows again", but she wears it seriously.

S2 Joel has very similar clothes to her because of faint memories.

Katherine: Yeah I fucked and forgot to color her inking, she was supposed to look like this (I noticed too late and never bothered to correct it)

Katherine has this whole "I want to be friends with everyone" that I associate with lambs, thus her ears and hooves. She's a fae with some weird morals.

SEASON 2

I have wayyy less for season 2, especially for the empires themselves.

fWhip: Goblins are direct descendants from the Grimlands (and a few from Crystall Cliffs), that hid underground after the explosion. They kept digging and exploring the caves until they found a place to settle. The green skin, cat like paws and eyes are from them adapting to living in caves.

Food is very important to them, they eat several times a day, and often have banquets. They also kept the Grimlands technique of blacksmithing, but adapted it for gold.

Jimmy: Yeehaw he's a cowboy. Not much to say ngl, I do headcanon him as a werewolf depending on the day.

Tumble Town heard cows, but also creepers (where do you think they get that gunpowder from!!) (headcanon from @doodleshrimpsad). Also, cats are sacred there

Pixl: He's got some magical and futuristic technology making him able to see builds and events from the past.

Got some knees problems, thus the cane. It has sigils on it that he wrote himself based of books from old times (I'm thinking they're sigils from the Cod Empire and the Grimlands)

I desperatly need to think about more about Pixandria, and how tf David (or at least a newer version of it) arrived at the Ancient City.

Joel: Yeah he got top surgery and got a cool tattoo of laurels, but he also bleeds gold and his scars are golden. God don't bow to human rules anyway.

The braid come from a habit he can't doesn't remember getting. it feels important.

Lower Stratos got a lot of rituals, prayers and offering but I haven't figured those out exactly. Just know that I associate s2 Joel with Dionysus a lot so expect similar stuff /sweats/

False: I have literally no idea what's going in her empire, and even less in her lore. The hp name put me off so. Idk. Cool clocks. She got a prosthetic leg.

Sausage: I haven't gotten to his lore part of his videos so idk his backstory. But he does have a cape that ressemble parrot wings because jungle, animals yadda yadda

Scott: He was actually due a redesign that I haven't gotten to yet so.

The outfit I've drawn him in that lineup is an everyday look, while the costume is for empires meeting or exploring.

Oli: Silly bard, his hat has faling strings that reminded me of floppy bunny ears and I thought it was cute. He bleaches his hair.

Got a lot of magic in his songs, people often stops by at his Kingdom just to hear sing and dance. They're a bit hypnotic and people seem to feel better afterwards.

Katherine: That's her monster hunter clothes. She still wants to keep it cute so pink skirt it is. That would be her normal clothes (it's like reverse magical girl, her poofy dress is her everyday dress)

Shelby: I do not have much for her (again), but I can link my Wizard vs Witches post again because it has my headcanons of why witches have academies now.

After all the complicated spells, she likes to do simple fashion magic. Tying a knot or a bow is to seal a spell, so she uses them a lot to do some simple protection spells on her clothes.

Pirate Joe: He's wearing lots of stolen jewelries, some may be enchanted, some may be cursed. Who knows? Not him.

The gold earring come from that belief among pirates that having a golden earrings gives you a better eyesight ( it's from a acupuncture point, and for some, wearing gold in the proper pierced place would help your eyesight).

Katherine did that braid in his hair, and Joe (like cod folks and crystal cliffs habitants), believes that braiding someone's hair means they will fall in love with you.

Gem: I'll have to link back that link about Hair and Geminitays as it got everything I got for her. She sometimes fight with Katherine about hair and its importance. My start of headcanons kinda got crushed because she's linked to hc Gem so idk what to do with her or her kingdom anymore.

Lizzie: She's got her mask to hide her cat face, but her bow is actually a charm hiding her other cat features. The mask is just to be sure.

[dozydawn]

Improvements in the cultivation of Cultured pearls using natural pearls highly threatens the natural pearl market (August 2012)

Over the past two years the Gem and Pearl Testing Laboratory of Bahrain (GPTLB) has been encountering quantities of cultured pearls that have been beaded with natural saltwater pearls.

Suspicions arose because some of these pearls revealed obvious structures via X-radiography, similar to those of natural pinna pearls, while others showed very fine lines with no distinctive demarcation and what appeared to look like dissolved structures. The pearls were X-rayed in several directions but gave inconclusive results as the structures were very confusing. Permission was given to cut two in half to prove their identity. This action proved that the pearls were products of cultivation by using natural pearls that had obvious natural structures apparently with the intention of confusing gemologists into certifying these pearls as natural.

The main problem with these pearls is that they provide identification issues when they are drilled and strung in necklaces and mixed with natural pearls. Their separation will be extremely difficult and care should be taken during testing. It is very obvious that these pearls will pose a great threat to the natural pearl market worldwide.

[omgthatdress]

A doll version of Felicity’s best friend, Elizabeth, was released in 2005, along with her own book, Very Funny, Elizabeth! Immediately, there was controversy because in the classic books, Elizabeth had dark hair and eyes, and now, suddenly, the doll and book Elizabeth is blonde. The official reason was that they wanted to create more of a difference between Elizabeth and Felicity, but there was speculation that is was either done to match the actress in the movie, or that it was an act of Barbie-fication.

I’ve read some reviews of the dress lamenting the fact that it’s a very bright Barbie pink, but, the thing is.... pink was a very popular color in the 1770s:

So I’m not gonna knock it for being the wrong color. What DOES bug me, however is the shot silk. It’s made by having warp fibers of one color and weft fibers of another, and it creates that shimmery, color-changing effect. In all my years of looking at historical fashion online, I haven’t found any extant examples of a rococo-era dress made of shot silk. HOWEVER, after much scouring of Pinterest, I DID manage to find a few examples of portraits where the subject appears to be wearing shot silk:

So I’m not sure about the accuracy. It wasn’t super common but it wasn’t unheard of.

In the original Felicity books, it is sort of hinted at that Elizabeth’s family is wealthier than Felicity’s, but in the movie and Very Funny, Elizabeth! it’s made pretty explicit. The story revolved around Annabelle (UGH, Annabelle was the worst!) getting engaged to an English nobleman. Elizabeth wears her pink dress to the engagement party. So again, it makes sense for Elizabeth to be wearing a fine dress with her fancy accessories:

Giving a ten-year-old girl a pearl necklace and diamond earrings, the Coles had to have been loaded. Before the invention of cultured pearls, the only way to get pearls was for them to be formed naturally, and natural pearls are RARE!

The fan is a type of fan called a brisé fan, usually made out of ivory, horn, or shell, and they were more typical of the 19th century:

(ca. 1810-1820)

While they were more common later on, most 1770s fans were made of paper, which would probably make for a pretty flimsy toy, so I can see why they would have gone for the brisé style.

[sashaforthewin]

hi!! i love pearls they r my birthstone, would you mind explaining your job a little more? It sounds rly interesting!!

Congrats, your birthstone is the only one made by a creature instead of the earth!

I work for a specialist company. It's like a regular boring office job except that I'm staring at pearls under a bright light instead of doing whatever it is other people do in offices. I match size, shape, color, and lustre, put them into size order, and knot or restring. Most of the work I do is for other jewelers because the wide range of pearls makes doing pearl necklaces in-house very expensive. You gotta have a lot of pearls to be able to match a lot of pearls, it's cheaper to have a specialist do it.

The way pearl necklaces differ from other gemstones and such is that traditionally you build them over time. High quality pearls are very expensive, so you start with one or a few string onto a chain. Then you add new ones, typically at milestone events like birthday or good grades or whatever, and you get it restrung with the new pearls added and have the length of the chain shortened. So gradually over time your necklace stays the same length (or gets longer if that's your thing) and it gains more pearls and less chain until complete. We use silk thread which does need to be restrung every once in a while, probably at least once every ten years if you wear it often, so adding pearls also takes care of the restringing.

It makes a very expensive necklace more affordable by building it over time and the finished product is elegant and can be passed down. But this is also completely customizable, you can do different sizes of pearls together, lengths, you can stick to one or just a few pearls. There's really no rules and you can make it what you want it. It's actually pretty freaking cool how creative some people get. I like when they have a complex idea that can only be explained by a lil hand drawn diagram.

If you have pearls from family, heads up there are very old and very convincing fake pearls out there, people have been making fake pearls for hundreds of years. If you're not sure you can get them checked by an appraisal. Other tells are to look along the hole, typically the film wrapped glass beads peel around the holes. Real pearls are a bit translucent in bright light and they're a bit sandy inside, not hollow or plastic-y. Natural pearls tend to be smaller and more valuable, cultured tend to be bigger and rounder, and freshwater tend to be lumpy. Worth getting someone to take a look if you have some you think might be real. Pearls are natural so don't ever put them in anything acidic, you can dissolve them.

[pearlhoardingdragon]

I wanna make a book recommendation to Steven Universe fans, and more specifically, fans of Pearl.

Pearls: A Natural History

By Neil H. Landman, Paula M. Mikkelsen, Rudiger Bieler, and Bennet Bronson.

ISBN 0810944952

There's a ton of interesting info about how pearls are formed, how they're gathered, and their impact on human history and culture.

But of special interest is this section, which a headcannon gold mine:

In case you can't read it, it says:

Caring for Pearls

Historic pearls, such as La Peregrina, are known to be several hundred years old. There are fossil pearls, some dating from 60-70 million years ago, which still retain their luster. Clearly, under the right conditions pearls can last for millennia. However, it is important to recognize the basic principles about their care.

Pearls are much softer than hard gemstones and can be easily scratched. Because they contain organic material and water, pearls can also crack if exposed to excessive dryness. In addition, acids and other chemicals can easily damage pearls

To protect pearls:

Store pearls in a soft cloth sack, separate from metallic necklaces.

Never clean pearls in an ultrasonic cleaner. Vibrations can shatter pearls, especially if the nacre is thin or cracked.

Do not use chemical cleaners, especially those containing ammonia and bleach.

Remove pearls before washing dishes, doing housework, or applying perfume or hair spray.

Do not wear pearls in swimming pools with chlorinated water.

Avoid contact with foods containing acids, e.g., fruit juices and salad dressings.

Expose pearls regularly to humid conditions. If stored in a safe, place a glass of water in the compartment with them.

To keep pearls looking beautiful:

Wipe with a soft cloth after wearing.

Wash occasionally in mild soapy water; contrary to popular belief, the acidic oils and perspiration from human skin can damage the surface of a pearl.

Have pearls restrung periodically (once every two years), especially if worn frequently. Most jewelers use silk thread with knots tied between the pearls to prevent abrasion and ensure that all are not lost if the string is broken.

Pearls that have become damaged or stained can sometimes be restored to their former beauty. Pearl peeling, also known as skinning, consists of removing the outer layers of a pearl to expose fresh unblemished layers. This is very risky because it does not always remove the blemish. However, the chance remains of transforming a damaged pearl into a priceless gem.

[silverflowerbynidhi]

Designer earrings have long been synonymous with luxury, elegance, and sophistication. From the timeless designs of Chanel to the contemporary flair of Kendra Scott, these accessories not only adorn ears but also elevate one's entire look. In this article, we delve into the world of designer earrings, focusing on renowned brands like Chanel, Dior, and Kendra Scott, exploring their unique styles, craftsmanship, and significance in the realm of fashion.

[steliosagapitos]

~ "Antique necklace of 127 natural cultured pearls with 18 Karat white gold natural ruby ​​clasps. Features 750 hallmark for 18 Karat gold purity. Weight approximately 49.4 grams; Ruby weight approximately 0.3 Karats; Length approximately 97 centimeters; Diameter of pearls approximately 6 milimeters; Clasp diameter approximately 14 milimeters." ~

[bug-the-chicken-nug]

Having an Assortment of Thoughts over my take on an Our Life Mer-Cove AU i've been sitting on for the past few days

So basically its an AU where the Step 1 MC meets merman-Cliff down by a secluded area of the beach.

And instead of the twenty bucks thing he's like "hey i'll give you this magic pearl necklace if you get betrothed to my son!"

and the mc doesn't even know what this word means but they're so enthralled by all of this they thoughtlessly agree on the spot.

So now they have to agree to this and.... whoops! Part of the necklace's magic is that it also binds them to this agreement

Although the MC doesn't actually super *mind*, because they pretty much immediately get a crush on Cove (even if their moms think they're making Cove and Cliff up for a good while)

Plus the other part of it is that it grants the MC the power to become a mermaid, but with basically Animorphs rules. If you stay transformed too long/too often it becomes permanent, and the safe limit is still roughly two hours at a time... it also induces calmness and mild euphoria that can make it hard to naturally want and remember to turn back.

This is sort of The Point, it's built in to help convince you that you *want* to be a merperson forever... So even though it seems nice, it's a bit shady.

The whole reason they *need* this sussy strat boils down to three basics.

Cove is technically a minor prince who needs a spouse for a variety of bullshit Mermaid Politics Reasons that Cliff's been strongarmed into.

Merpeople are highly scattered and endangered.

And finally, merpeople eat, or at least *ate* humans.

While not outright necessary for them to survive, it confers extra size, power, and generally improved health, and not doing so leaves them not really any bigger or stronger than humans, on top of having low fertility and worse immune systems. And there is still a lingering natural instinct to do so that non-maneaters have to repress, even if an individual has never actually tasted a human before.

Cove is only the prince of a small faction who've sworn off eating people, but also have little sway and a pacifistic outlook towards the remaining scattered maneaters that makes them relatively unpopular with most other non-maneating factions.

So despite technical royal status, he and his father don't really act particularly... royal... It's just not actually a very formalized kind of thing in their culture. But due to the population bottleneck, most relevant mermaid marriage candidates are actually Cove's relatives to some degree.

Cove also has a human-like form that works in kind of the equal but opposite direction to MC's, being a temporary transformation that he has to power with the energy of his own body.

(That most of his kind frown on him using, but his father is lenient with him on the grounds that this could help get the MC more attached to Cove)

Since he's just a kid versus the necklace being a powerful artifact, it's therefore a bit more unstable and limited of a transformation, and he can only do it for a cumulative hour a week at first. (He naturally "recharges" a bit each day, and the maximum increases as he matures)

By Step 4, he can safely seem human for about an hour a day, although it makes him need more food and sleep than usual.

Besides the ability to do this, other forms of innate mermaid "magic" can all be considered various forms of "telepathy", carried out through what is, biologically speaking, a highly derived system of bio-electrical pulses and acoustics working in tandem.

So, they can transmit thoughts, images, and imaginary sensations by these means, and alter senses, emotions, and even (with a lot of effort and restrictions) memories, but telekinesis still isn't real.

Mermaid shapeshifting is essentially like. Mermaids still have the rest of the genes to be a human dormant in them, and can basically use their bio-electrical abilities to stimulate their cells to undergo a sort of super-fast metamorphosis.

By itself though, this form is still quite obviously non-human, so it needs to be layered with an illusion to be fully convincing. (Between this and the anatomical strain/fatigue of standing and walking when you're not used to it, this is why time matters and it's not just a matter of having the energy to switch back and forth)

Because of the nature of air vs water, "telepathic" powers are generally crappier and more tiring when they're not in water.

So Cove sometimes has A Time pretending to be human, especially considering that he is still autistic, regardless of which "species yardstick" you go by.

2/3rds of his motivation to even bother is that he quickly gets really clingy with the MC and wants more ways of spending time with them. (While also feeling guilty for their role in his life, but not really knowing what he should *do* about it)

With the remaining third just being that he has a fascination with human food and human objects. (Although mermaids have lost most of their ability to taste sweetness, as little in the ocean is naturally sweet)

"Artifact magic" (anything that comes from an object, like the necklace) is trickier to understand, particularly because the fragmentation and population loss of mermaids themselves means that they are often regressing in "tech" and forgetting how to do things, compared to being much stronger and more advanced in the ancient past.

Cliff most certainly didn't and couldn't make the necklace himself, at any rate.

[uncaught-coolfish]

faunus culture. Go

don’t mind if I do o7

So

there’s a lot (me when I lie) I’m changing about how the Faunus themselves and Menagerie are shown in canon for “Black Horns, White Fang.” I always felt there could’ve been a lot more to be done with em? So… here goes. Just sort of a list of a bunch of things I (currently) have planned out.

The Faunus

•First and foremost, fuck the 1 trait rule, all my homies hate the 1 trait rule. While many of the characters still have that singular trait, many I’ve changed to have a bit more. Example; Sienna’s stripes are no longer tattoos, but naturally apart of her skin, and Ilia can now move her eyes in separate directions. Speaking of Ilia, similarly to how her canon trait was shown in her spotted skin, many Faunus have similarly unnoticeable traits. Whether it be eyes, finger nails, skin texture or teeth.

•Adding onto that, if two Faunus of differing traits (i.e: pig and leopard, falcon and pelican, etc) have a child, that child will either A; inherit the traits of one parent (i don’t know how the fuck genes work <3), or B; inherit both traits. As an example, a child whose mother held traits of a Tiger and whose father held traits of a Ram may be born with their mother’s stripes, and their father’s horns. …um, if that was a little specific for you, just… read chapter 2 :’)

•Pearls are a specific fashion staple amongst their kind, often being worn as bracelets, necklaces, adornments or earrings.

Menagerie

•The island is as diverse geographically as it is with the people it houses. While a great majority of Menagerie is made up of a vast, uninhabitable desert, the areas in which life flourishes are often comprised of thick jungles or lush beaches.

•There are many kinds of plant life not found anywhere else in Remnant on this island. As an example (bear with me hear I don’t know how plants work, fantasy setting), a particular form of plant, which starts out as a simple, inedible purple fruit, grows into a full leaf plant once placed on the ocean water. The leaves are then harvested to create either food or medicines for illnesses, such as fevers. These plants are often harvested by aquatic faunus, but many others, including those in the White Fang itself, are always willing to lend a helping hand.

•Livable settlements are filled to the brim with markets of all kinds, from cloth to furniture, foods to medicine, and again, members of the White Fang are within these areas to ensure all is smooth and well.

•On that note, lower-ranked or in-training WF members will often be seen carrying heavy cargo, harvesting plants, selling goods or just generally helping their fellow Faunus in the meantime before they are ready to go on more serious missions.

Religion

While there are many different subgroups of religion, the Faunus have 3 “main” religions.

Mau Loa: Followers of this religion believe in no greater, divine power, nor do they believe in any afterlife; Rather, when one dies, they are reborn and given a new life, over and over again. This religion is the most widely practiced among the people.

Vasa Paia: Vasa Paia is the only Faunus religion which “centers” around the existence of any sort of god or deities. Followers of the religion believe that when one dies, their soul shall depart to the ocean—in which they shall find themselves in a kingdom ruled over by five gods; each of whom represent the traits many Faunus have. The way this religion is practiced in every day life is that a ceremony will be held every year in which candles are cast out over the ocean’s surface, and when one dies that is a follower of the religion, their body is often left to sink down into the sea after a funeral ceremony.

Api Besar: A religion that was nearly snuffed out by human forces, followers of the Api Besar believe in no deity, nor god. When one dies, there is no afterlife, and your soul remains “stagnant.” It will remain as such until the day “The Great Fire”, which is believed to have created the Faunus in the first place by the religion, returns to the world, where all will be reborn within it as all cruelty is destroyed. It is the oldest known Faunus religion, but one which has nearly gone extinct due to meddling by Humanity.

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I’ll probably make a couple more separate posts, but a lot of this stuff is still in WIP and I don’t want this to get too long. Feel free to give me feedback, I adore worldbuilding in general but I’d love to hear all of your guys’s thoughts!

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pearls

My grandmother was a diamond woman. One of the first things she bought herself, when WWII came around and she started working in the factory making bomber airplanes and got her first paycheck for it was a diamond ring. Then a fur coat and then a bright yellow sports car so - that says something about both the woman and the way wages were back in the day. She had to give up the car when my grandfather came back from the war alive, something I suspect my grandmother never quite forgave him for and over time the fur coat went the same way. She never stopped with the diamonds though. Over the years, and another husband, she collected them and when she was old she had all of her diamonds set into two huge rings, one for my sister and one for me. She showed them to us, in their safe deposit box at the bank, when we were young, with a promise that when she was gone, she would still be with us in those two rings.

Rings that were sold long before she died to pay for family needs but - diamonds. Always diamonds.

For myself, I always wanted something less - pat. Everyone loved diamonds. I wanted something unique and, living on the coast, there were plenty of places that sold pearls, both fresh water and salt. Pearls were magic to me, born of the sea, plucked from knobbed shells that I found ugly, secrets unwillingly shared by their oyster hosts, each one special and one of a kind. I told my grandmother, the first time she offered to buy me jewelry, that I wanted a pearl.

She refused.

Pearls, she firmly told me, meant tears. I could pick any other stone to wear but she would not, she said, buy me sorrow.

It was the second time she taught me a superstition with the solid assurance of it being fact. It stuck with me.

So, lets talk about pearls, the traditional birthstone of June.

Pearls have been taken from the sea almost the world over and their legends stretch that far too. In many Asian countries, pearls are tears that fell from one god or another into the ocean or the blood of dragons that did the same, falling into the water below them as they fought. Sometimes the oysters themselves are responsible, swallowing down rainbows to make their pearls. In Western culture, pearls have been said to be the tears Adam and Eve shed when booted from the Garden or a result of the goddess Venus rising from the foam of the ocean. Pearls show up in the Bible, both in the story about the merchant who sold all he had to buy a pearl he found in the market and with the proverb about 'throwing pearls before swine', a rebuke against giving wisdom to people who won't listen.

Interestingly enough, in Asia, pearls are a symbol of wisdom as well as prosperity and are considered lucky. In China, gold colored pearls are especially prized and dragons are often shown clutching one in their claws, symbolizing their wise nature. In Polynesia, its black pearls are prized for their rainbow incandescence, said to be the gift of a god to the human princess he loved. Western cultures prize white pearls which are said to represent purity, innocence, elegance and sophistication and despite my grandmother's words, are worn by brides on their wedding just as often as they're not, with a list of cravats that let people get around the 'pearls mean tears' with it being all right as long as the bride buys them herself, as long as the bride doesn't buy them herself, only if the groom gives them to the bride, only if they're borrowed, only if they're new and lastly, they're worn to represent fake tears that can take the place of real tears so the bride won't need to shed any in her marriage. Never, the saying goes, buy pearls that are whiter than your teeth.

Jackie Kennedy made wearing a pearl necklace a long running fashion trend and the painting The Girl With the Pearl Earring is almost as well known for her pearl as the girl. Considered a feminine gem recently, ropes of pearl were worn by men throughout history as a way of showing their wealth, particularly in India. The pearl is also considered a magical component, supposedly good for good fortune, protection and summoning wealth as well as a guard against snake bites and jaundice. Pearls are associated with the moon. They are used in love spells and sleeping with one under your pillow is said to ensure fertility. One of my favorites is that wearing them when you're scuba diving prevents shark attacks!

Speaking of diving, if you want extra reading, look up the Ama of Japan, women who traditionally freedive deep for pearls without breathing equipment. Their history goes back centuries and is absolutely woven with folklore and stories. (If you want me to make a post about them, just ask).

So - are pearls tears? Maybe. But not all tears are bad and these are particularly magical looking ones too.

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essories naturally evolved to fulfill necessities, while others were introduced to represent social status and wealth. Early accessories — when humans were dancing around a fire dressed in leaves and animal skin — were made of bones, seeds, feathers, shells, and stones. Crowns, amulets, or badges often depicted the status of the individual in the tribe or town.

Necessity carved the other sets of accessories, such as bags and footwear. Glasses, shades, and watches (often replaced with Fitbit these days) were introduced to the list with newer inventions.

In the last few centuries, it has been observed that wars and economic depressions have impacted fashion more than any major brand or designer. For instance, in the Victorian era, gloves, fans, and extravagant hats were integral to women’s wear, while after the Great Depression, the style became subtle and minimalist with long socks and simple hats.

Accessories are capable of changing the mood of a get-up. Social media is filled with tutorials to style the same dress for different occasions by just changing the accompanying accessories — just changing how a scarf is worn or adding a belt can change the whole vibe of the look.

National Accessory Day timeline

150,000 Years Ago The Most Vintage Necklace

Archeologists find a 150,000-year-old necklace made of perforated beads and seashells at an excavation site in Morocco.

20th CenturyThe Term “Fashion Accessory” Originates

The term ‘‘fashion accessory’ comes into use, attributed to the adornments worn to compliment the main attire.

1837 Hermès is Established

Hermès, the oldest French luxury house that continues to be operational today, is founded.

1995 The Advent of Internet

With the advances in the internet and online transactions, clothes and accessories are sold online, with eBay being one of the first online stores in 1995.

National Accessory Day FAQs

What do accessories do to an outfit?

If you’re tired of your wardrobe, you can switch it up by not emptying your pockets. Some classic additions can breathe new life into your wardrobe.

Which designer bag is the most expensive?

The Guinness World Book of Records notes the most expensive bag to be the 1001 Nights Diamond Purse from the House of Mouawad. It took 8,800 person-hours and 10 artisans to make.

What is the most popular item of jewelry?

Earrings are considered the most popular jewelry among women.

National Accessory Day Activities

Spice it up

Make your own accessories

Spread the love on social media

Rather than picking an attire and styling it with accessories, spice it up a little today and pick some accessories and choose an outfit to match it. You can look up styling tutorials online and experiment with different looks.

Do you remember buying colorful beads and weaving them into a necklace? Well, you can do the same or find something more exquisite to make jewelry with, such as feathers, pearls, silver beads, or flowers.

Tell fellow aficionados about National Accessory Day. Share your love on social media by sharing a picture of yourself in your favorite accessory.

5 Interesting Facts About Accessories

16 love charms

30% of e-commerce

Accessories as a symbol of strength

Symbolism of status

The founder of National Accessory Day

In Hindu culture, married women wear 16 adornments called ‘solah shringarm,’ as a symbol of prosperity.

In the U.S., the apparel and accessories industries account for 30% of the e-commerce business.

Villages in the older period thrived on the prowess of hunters; hence, they wore the teeth and bones of the fearsome animals that they had killed.

Accessories such as amulets, rings, and necklaces often symbolized the social status of individuals in ancient societies.

National Accessory Day was founded by Luxury Next Season in 2019.

Why We Love National Accessory Day

It gives a whole new vibe

This day celebrates fashion

It celebrates art and luxury

Accessories give a new vibe to ordinary outfits and totally transform the look. The hoop earrings are for the days when one doesn’t want to put in an effort. The bold ring with a suit gives the vibe of a classy bad boy.

National Accessory Day gives us an occasion to celebrate the indomitable element of fashion. Fashion is a form of expression worthy of celebration, and this is the perfect day to show our appreciation.

Diamond-studded bags and gold watches are some of the most expensive accessories in the world. Owing to their rich history, vintage accessories are also very expensive owing to their rich history. As accessories are symbols of many things, this day celebrates art, luxury, and history.

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The Transformative Power of Jewelry: Enhancing Women's Look and Confidence

Introduction

Jewelry has been an essential part of human adornment for centuries. Beyond their material worth, jewelry pieces hold a unique ability to impact a woman's overall look, enhancing her beauty and boosting her confidence. In this blog post, we will explore how jewelry can make a significant difference in a woman's appearance and self-esteem.

Personal Expression and Style

Jewelry serves as an extension of one's personality and style. Whether it's a delicate pendant, a statement necklace, elegant earrings, or a stack of bangles, the choice of chrome hearts jewelry can communicate one's tastes and preferences to the world. By selecting pieces that resonate with their individual style, women can add a personal touch to their outfits and convey their uniqueness.

Enhancing Facial Features

One of the most apparent impacts of jewelry is how it can draw attention to a woman's facial features. chrome hearts ring, for instance, can accentuate the eyes and cheekbones, while a carefully chosen necklace can highlight the neckline and collarbone. These subtle enhancements can bring out the best in a woman's natural beauty, making her look more radiant and put-together.

Adding Color and Sparkle

Jewelry pieces often incorporate gemstones, pearls, or metals that can introduce vibrant colors and sparkling accents to an outfit. The right choice of colors can complement skin tones and clothing choices, creating a harmonious and visually pleasing look. Sparkling jewelry can catch the light, adding a touch of glamour and elegance to any ensemble.

Creating Focal Points

Statement jewelry pieces can serve as focal points in an outfit, instantly drawing attention and making a memorable impression. For example, a bold cocktail ring or a chunky bracelet can turn a simple dress into a fashion statement. By strategically placing these attention-grabbing accessories, women can steer the focus towards their preferred areas, detracting from less desirable aspects if necessary.

Boosting Confidence

Wearing jewelry can be empowering. When women put on their favorite pieces, they often feel more self-assured and ready to conquer the day. This boost in confidence is not just about appearance; it's about the emotional connection and symbolism that jewelry carries. It can remind women of their achievements, mark special occasions, or simply serve as a source of comfort and strength.

Cultural and Symbolic Significance

Many pieces of jewelry hold cultural or symbolic significance, making them more than just fashion accessories. Wedding rings, for example, symbolize love and commitment, while heirloom pieces can connect generations and tell stories of family history. By wearing jewelry with such meaning, women can imbue their look with deep emotional resonance.

Conclusion

In summary, jewelry is far more than just decorative accessories; it has the power to transform a woman's look and boost her confidence. Through personal expression, enhancement of facial features, the addition of color and sparkle, the creation of focal points, and the emotional connection it carries, jewelry plays a pivotal role in women's lives. So, the next time you put on your favorite pieces, remember the profound impact they have on your appearance and the way you feel about yourself. Embrace the beauty and confidence that jewelry can bring into your life.