The Birth of Venus and The Pearl

In the ancient Greek tales, Venus is a goddess born in the sea and from an oyster so herself is indeed a pearl and associated with beauty, love and purity. The ancient Greeks also thought that pearls should be part of the wedding experience, believing that they would help ensure marital bliss and prevent newlywed brides from crying. During the period of the Crusades, pearls were the gift of many a gallant knight returning from the Middle East, bestowed upon his 'fair lady' for her wedding day. By the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, pearls and love were inseparable, and some believed that they would bring love. 

Today, pearls are still very much considered to present purity and love, brides still love to wear them at weddings. What's changed is that pearls are now worn by much more people and at much more occasions, thanks for the pearl cultivation. 

Did you or did you know someone who wore pearl jewellery at a wedding? What is your favourite pearl jewellery piece? is it with a contemporary twist or more of a classic and timeless design?