June Birthstone : Pearl Birthstone
June’s birthstone is nature’s perfect gem.  Formed when a mollusk protects itself from a bit of irritating debris by building layers of iridescent material called nacre over the intruder, the pearl needs no human intervention to enhance it’s beauty.  In fact, this gem is portrayed in ancient religious texts as a metaphor for purity, wisdom and perfection.  The entrance to heaven, for example, is referred to as “the pearly gates.”
From the Latin word “perula,” or small pear, the pearl has been cherished throughout history.  Numerous legends …

Though all pearls are unique, each one usually has small imperfections on its surface described in the industry as blisters, spots or indentations.
As a pearl is produced it can develop these marks, and surface quality is judged by the number of those flaws visible on the outside of the pearl. A pearl with fewer surface markings is more rare and hence more valuable. However, like diamonds, pearls are rarely flawless.
Fine pearls have virtually no spots, bumps, pits, circles or wrinkles. High luster will often make tiny surface imperfections less visible …