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Pearl is an English name from the Medieval Latin perla, which is of unknown origin. There are two possible origins that I have found. The first is thought to perhaps be from the Vulgar Latin *pernula, a diminutive of the Latin perna which was used due to the shape of the mollusk's shell but actually meant "ham"! The second is that it may be from the Late Latin pirula meaning "little pear", likely referencing the gem’s shape
Pearls are thought to impart health and wealth to their bearers. A perfect gift! Pearls are also my birthstone.
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