But what do pearls really symbolize? 

As you will soon discover that for many different parts of the world pearls symbolic meaning varies somewhat.

For example some eastern philosophies equate the pearls to spiritual wisdom and awareness.

Yet in many Christian societies today is that there are some who believe that pearls were formed after Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden by God.  It is said once they were banished they cried and their tears then became pearls.

These days there are some people who believe that pearls symbolize self-care and self-love.  They believe this as an organism that is not only attempting to take care of itself but also protect itself as it creates each pearl.

Like most gemstones today it is believed that pearls contain certain healing properties that will help to ward off evil spirits.  It is thought that they will help balance the wearers sacral and heart chakra, whilst also helping to remove any negative energy.

When it comes to how to take care of pearl earrings there are certain things to know and do.

The first thing you need to know about keeping your pearl earrings in perfect condition is to limit how much they get exposed to chemicals including acid. If you expose them to acid or chemicals then over time you will notice that your earrings will begin to lose their luster.

One of the most important things you need to do to take care of pearl earrings is to make sure that you clean them after wearing them.  You just need to wipe them with a soft cloth that will help to remove any perspiration from them.

Also if you want if you intend to wear your pearl earrings regularly you should clean them with some water and mild soap.  But don’t use tape water instead use distilled or mineral water to clean them.

To clean just dab your pearl earrings with the water and soap mixture using a soft dry cloth.  Then lightly dab them again with another soft dry cloth with just water to remove any soap residue.  Then very lightly polish them with a dry soft cloth.