What do pearls symbolize

Pearls are a symbol of wealth, elegance and high social status. They’re also a sign that the wearer is married or engaged. This symbolism has persisted for centuries because pearls have always been rare and expensive to produce. The difficulty in harvesting them means they were more costly than other jewelry materials like gold, diamonds or silver–and these days it’s still difficult to find affordable natural pearls! As such, when you see someone wearing black pearl earrings or necklace with their wedding dress on her big day…you’ll know she was worth waiting for!