So beautifully classic. A strand of glowing white freshwater pearls accentuated with golden South Sea Pearls that can go virtually with any elegant wedding ceremony. The golden South Sea pearls produced by the golden lip variety of Pinctada maxima share the softer luster of the South Sea varieties pearls and exhibit a distinct orient or overtone. When looking for a strong, rich and luxurious look with a very nice balance - pearl size that is not too big - and yet pearl quality that speaks power, then look no further. These wedding crowns here are for those that want to add a little extra "fire power" to that wonderful wedding gown.

Pearls are known for centuries for their luster and sheen ~ pearl has always had its share of royalty. It is one of the only gems which require no cutting or polishing. Its beauty is unleashed the moment it is removed from the shell. The word pearl comes from the word pirla, diminutive of pira (pear), a term described by the Romans for its elongated shape, that they wore as ear pendants. Pearl finds a mention also in the Bible. One ancient legend tells how Cleopatra toasted her lover with a glass of wine in which a pearl was dissolved. Other cultures associated the spherical shape of pearls with the moon. In Europe, pearls symbolized modesty, chastity, and purity.

Crowns are connected with long white ribbon.

Pearl is a very delicate gem. Unlike other gemstones, the luster that one sees on a pearl is just coated on by the living mollusk. To retain the pearly luster, always keep the pearl wedding crowns inside the silky satin fabric interior of a wedding crown case. A little care will ensure that your important symbol of your Orthodox wedding ~ your wedding crowns ~ will retain their majestic luster for generations to come!