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Pearls are mentioned in the Bible and the ancient Indian epic Rigveda.
14th-century garment used by Kuwaiti divers in search of pearls in the Persian Gulf Muslim painting of a Pearl Merchant on mica, 1870, India Religious pendant depicting the blessing of Christ, framed with rubies and pearls, from the Byzantine Empire, 12th or 13th century.
In the 20th century BC, the Chinese could pay taxes in pearls.
The crowns of most rulers of countries are decorated with pearls. In other times, it was valued more than any precious stones.
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham wearing white pearls
Queen of Italy Margaret of Savoy owned one of the most famous collections of natural pearls. She wears a multi-strand necklace and a rope of pearls
Mary, Queen of Scots with a rope of black pearls
The famous “Monomakh’s hat” is the oldest of the regalia of the great princes and kings of Rus'. Decorated with pearls, emerald and ruby. This crown was used in the life of each king only once - at his crowning.
Monomakh's hat
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