The pearl ; its story, its charm, and its value . d out of itsexudations. From this lowly parentage it rises at once toa place among the noblest, for it is the aristo-crat of gems and finds its warmest admirersamong the aristocrats of all nations. Thefavorites of fortune the world over in all ageshave succumbed to the modest beauty of thepearl. Its ascendancy marks not alone therefinement of the individuals with whom it findsfavor, but the high status of the nation whereit is widely appreciated. The pearl is thefavorite of those who are surfeited with may become tired of the diamond
The pearl ; its story, its charm, and its value . d out of itsexudations. From this lowly parentage it rises at once toa place among the noblest, for it is the aristo-crat of gems and finds its warmest admirersamong the aristocrats of all nations. Thefavorites of fortune the world over in all ageshave succumbed to the modest beauty of thepearl. Its ascendancy marks not alone therefinement of the individuals with whom it findsfavor, but the high status of the nation whereit is widely appreciated. The pearl is thefavorite of those who are surfeited with may become tired of the diamondssplendor, but those who learn to appreciate theunobtrusive loveliness of the pearl, seldom losethat fondness for them which it develops. Itis the one gem which does not satiate. Thelove of pearls usually marks a connoisseur ofgems and one accustomed to the possession ofjewels. Diamonds emblazon the gates ofluxury but pearls are the familiars of theluxurious. Glittering gems are admired by allclasses but usually the pearl is fully appreciated 70. PRINCESS ABAMALXK LAZARIFF (From the fainting ? I THE FASHION OF PEARLS only by old countries and persons to the manorborn. It is in the treasure-houses of theprinces of the Orient and among the jewels ofgreat and noble families that one must look forthe pearls gathered during the centuries. Exceptin Italy and Arabia, where all classes prize them,the pearl is not a jewel of the people, but ofthe gentry and the very rich who come in con-tact with them. It is essentially a jewel for the , exquisite, it is insufficient forthose who have no other jewels and unfit forcommon wear. Of a nature too delicate forrough usage, it must be well cared for andproperly housed. Even then the hand of timebears heavily upon it for it is susceptible tomany influences which do not affect other soft, the lustrous skin is injuredby rough and careless contact with other gold of the setting, in time, cuts into
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