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The pearl industry in Hyderabad flourished due to the patronage of the Qutub Shahi kings and the Asaf Jahis, who were said to have an affinity for sparkling jewels. [1] The pearls were not only part of the traditional regalia of this royal clientele but the pearls' crushed form are also believed to have healing and beautifying properties.
Ratna Pariksha is an ancient science on testing gemstones. [1] [2] It was used by the Kosadhyaksha (Superintendent of Treasury) and mentioned in Kautilya's Arthashastra in order to control the trade of pearl, diamonds and all the other important gems in antiquity. [3]
Pearl, coral, and amber were in the category "Belonging to the Sea", which had a connection with gynecological issues. The pearl was an incredible invention of nature and was considered a symbol of nature's perfection and purity. It was valued for its medicinal properties in preventing heart failure and treating fertility issues.
The kahuna would also train students in the practice of praying, fasting, and medicinal healing using the neighboring plants. The reputed healing powers of the surrounding plants still draws visitors who leave temple offerings, hoping to experience medicinal benefits. [8] Most of the trees in the area were replanted during the early 20th century.
The original Japanese cultured pearls, known as akoya pearls, are produced by a species of small pearl oyster, Pinctada fucata martensii, which is no bigger than 6 to 8 cm (2.4 to 3.1 in) in size, hence akoya pearls larger than 10 mm in diameter are extremely rare and highly priced. Today, a hybrid mollusk is used in both Japan and China in the ...
Thailand's "Queen Sirikit Navaratna" necklace.. Navaratna (Sanskrit: नवरत्न) is a Sanskrit compound word meaning "nine gems" or "ratnas".Jewellery created in this style has important cultural significance in many southern, and south-eastern Asian cultures as a symbol of wealth, and status, and is claimed to yield talismanic benefits towards health and well-being.
For thousands of residents of Los Angeles, the fires took almost everything they had. At least 10 people are dead, and thousands of homes destroyed, after five days of burning. But as the embers ...
Pearl powder is widely believed to help improve the appearance of the skin, and is used as a cosmetic by royal families in Asia. [3] It is also used as a treatment for acne. Some studies have claimed that pearl powder can stimulate the skin's fibroblasts, help regenerate collagen, and accelerate healing of certain skin conditions, wounds, and ...