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No one can specifically say who discovered pearls. One legend has the Hindu god Krishna discovering pearls when he plucks the first one from the sea and presents it to his daughter Pandaïa on her wedding day.

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What kind of jewelry did Cleopatra wear?

Cleopatra seemed to favor pearls, the larger the better. She is depicted on some coins with a strand of pearls wrapped around her throat, and there is the famous story of her dissolving the pearl and drinking it. Remember in the ancient world, pearls were the most valuable gem.


Did Cleopatra wear diamonds?

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.


In greek mythology what is the power of pearls?

In greek mythology the pearls were used to help you travel out of the underworld once you were in it. Hades wife created them to help people leave the underworld. hope this helps!! :)


Who discovered monasteries?

They are not "discovered" but built.


When was time discovered in the old days?

It was Discovered

Related Questions

What did vasco de nunez balboa discover?

He found gold and pearls, and discovered the Pacific Ocean.


Four Thousand Years Ago What Race Discovered Pearls?

Caucasian


Are Stauer pearls real pearls?

No. Stauer pearls are fake pearls.


Types of pearl?

There are five different types of pearls, including natural pearls, cultured pearls, saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls, and imitation pearls.


What is a group of pearls?

A group of pearls is titled a "string of pearls".


What is group of pearls?

A group of pearls is titled a "string of pearls".


What is a collective noun for the word pearls?

The choice of plurals are "pearls of storm", "pearl of storms", or "pearls of storms". The choice depends on the context in which you use the term.


What is the Colective noun of pearls?

The collective nouns for pearls are a string of pearls, a rope of pearls, or a cluster of pearls.You may add the adjective 'elegant' before the noun 'pearls'; for example, a string of elegant pearls.


What is a group of pearls called called?

Well if they were all collected together you could have a "bag" of pearls. However, when worn as a necklace this is called a "string" of pearls.


Where can you get pearls that are not in jewelry?

If you are referring to pearls that are not yet set in jewelry you are looking for loose pearls


When did they discover diving for pearls?

Diving for pearls has been practiced for thousands of years, with evidence of pearl diving dating back to ancient times. It is believed that pearl diving first began in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea regions. The technique and trade of pearl diving have since spread to various parts of the world.


What do you call a group of pearls?

A string of pearls.