bracelet

this pearl bracelet is quite difficult to wear. i've lost and replaced one of the pearl beads. i wear this mainly during the summer when i wear my white outfits. and i've just hinted to partner that i still don't have a pearl ring.

i love pearls, but when i was young, my mother did not want us to wear pearls, whether earring, necklace, or ring or bracelet, real or fake. superstition is the root of it all. pearls symbolize tears and are believed to bring sadness; a single woman who wears pearls will never marry; pearls should not be incorporated on engagement rings or wedding rings lest they bring 'tears' to the marriage.

but it was also believed that pearls have aphrodisiac properties; placing a pearl underneath a pillow will help a childless couple to conceive (yeah, right!); the wearing of pearls cure madness, and is beneficial in the treatment of jaundice, snake bites and insect bites (hmmmm...i'll wear pearl next time i go to the zoo and feel like pearl power to face the damn snakes!). pearls are also believed to cure depression in women.

there you go, gents, get your women some kick-ass pearls. :-)

thank you, folks, for your views and comments; know that i appreciate them a lot.

[Sally Ings]

Wonderful focus, I like the minimalistic feel of this shot!

[Henri Russell]

This is a beautiful bracelet. I've never seen one like this design. Much better than a regular tennis bracelet. From the powers of pearls, I think I must start wearing my pearls every day..if it will cure madness. :-)

[Laraine Kensicki]

The line of pearls seems to continue past the border of the frame, on and on......

[Sue]

simply beautiful!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Nice shot Vikki! I've always liked pearls but have never had the real thing. Not to worry though, I don't wear much jewelry! Love how your bracelets are looking on the calendar view.

[bkb in the city]

Okay now I have to do what I have been putting off for to long. :)

[sarra]

niice

[Anna Ruth]

I've never heard that about pearls. Thanks for the lesson. I do love pearls! My mom's original engagement ring was a black pearl. Great photo!

[alia_801]

Pretty bracelet and fascinating facts :) Your calendar view is looking good!

[Abhijit]

very nice high key

[Claire]

Beautiful bracelet; since my 25th anniversary I have just started getting into pearls; I have heard all the superstitions too but what doesn't kill us makes us stonger right? But maybe next time I wear mine I will throw some salt over my left shoulder........................ ;0)

[Netkonnexion]

That is a lovely piece. Wonderful! Great pattern and design.

[Kathy Burzynski]

Very pretty, there is something very elegant about pearls too. Gold can be worm for a casual look but pearls will always dress it up. I think I will get some pearls to cure my madness! ; \

[Michael Elliott]

ooooh pretty!