Due to their creation process and origin, pearls are not commonly counted among gemstones, but this does not detract from their symbolic and energetic qualities. The distinctive appearance of pearls, as well as their history, have led them to harbor extraordinary powers, sometimes surpassing those of their crystalline, earth-created brethren. Pearls were first recorded by a Chinese historian in 2206 BC. Since the dawn of time, they have been highly prized and widely admired for their beauty. Shimmering pearls naturally form when a parasite or the proverbial grain of sand enters an oyster, clam or, more rarely, a snail. Wanting to rid the intruder from inside its home, the creature…