Black Pearls: Discover the Spiritual Meaning and Symbolism

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The beauty and mystery of black pearls make them highly sought after by people around the world. This color is rare and only comes from the black-lipped oysters in Tahiti, but they aren’t actually black. Instead, they appear as dark green, blue, purple, silver, gray, or “peacock.” However, you can also find pearls that have been dyed.

But what is the meaning behind these pearls? What do they symbolize? Let’s take a look.

The black pearl symbolizes many things, depending on who you ask. Historically, they were worn by the rich and powerful, likely due to their rarity.

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One legend of these beauties is from Polynesia, where real black pearls originate. According to the story, Oro, the god of war, descended to Earth on a rainbow carrying a black pearl oyster. He fell in love with the princess of Bora Bora and gave her the oyster as a gift, representing his eternal love for her as well as his great power.

Due to their rarity, black pearls are a symbol of wealth. It’s little wonder as they can range in price from $250 up to $30,000.

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As with many black gemstones, people consider black pearls to have protective powers for the wearer. Many people believe they ward off evil and keep the wearer safe from harm.

Black pearls represented wisdom in ancient China. According to legend, pearls formed in the heads of dragons. In Chinese culture, dragons are perceived as wise, and legends say they carry the pearls between their teeth to keep them safe, only releasing the treasure upon their death.

Pearls of any color are believed to offer healing properties. In addition, they are thought to have a calming effect and the ability to create balance both physically and spiritually.

In a dream, pearls may represent something highly valued, but they may also represent spiritual awakening or deep emotions. Sometimes, pearls may symbolize your wishes or secret desires.

Black ones can indicate that you have something of value to offer and you aren’t seeing your unique gifts. Dreaming of these pearls can also mean you must establish stronger personal boundaries to protect yourself from those who don’t have your best interests at heart.

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