Pearl
パール（真珠）
Pearl is a natural gemstone with a Mohs hardness of 2.5–4.5, and its traditional symbolic meaning is “Health, wealth, longevity & purity.” It is a birthstone for June.
Mohs hardness
2.5–4.5
Mineral group
Organic (calcium carbonate)
Color
White
MEANING
Health, wealth, longevity & purity
LORE & HISTORY
A classic organic gem grown inside shellfish — one of the few gems that needs no cutting or polishing to shine.
CARE
Calcium carbonate is sensitive to acids and perspiration; wipe gently with a soft cloth after wear.
Meanings and lore reflect widely known traditions and are not claims of effect. Hardness and mineral group are standard mineralogy — About our data