Today Keshi pearls are much more rare. This is because Tahitian and South Sea pearl farms are now x-raying oysters to determine whether or not the nucleus has been expelled. When a nucleus-free oyster is found they are then re nucleated before a Keshi has time to form. This practice has made Keshi pearls much more of a rare find than they once used to be.

In China, pearl was used to treat heart palpitations, high blood pressure, said to stimulate imagination and help with decision-making. It is also used as a symbol of faith and innocence.

Peridot: It is said that Peridot was Cleopatra’s favorite gemstone. Hawaiian legend states that Peridot gemstones are the tears of the goddess Pele. Peridot has been used to slow the aging process and help with one’s speech. It has also been used to help find things that are lost.