It would be appropriate here to explain the word "Mustika": it is from the Kawi language, of an old Javanese origin and translates as, "magick jewel," or "precious stone." Some Indonesian occultists use the word to refer to any magickal object or power. That most western occultists and shamans do not mention animal Pearl Jewelry or pearls originating from plants is quite unusual in itself. One would expect this knowledge to be universal, especially among aboriginal shamans in all parts of the world--yet we find that this is not--as far as we can tell (if anyone can offer us some info on this regard we would greatly appreciate it). In contrast, the shamans of India, China, and South-East Asia are always on the look-out for these occult objects as they hold great power and magickal virtues--powers and virtues often employed in magickal work, mystical rites, spiritual development, and occult healings. In the past, kings, ministers, and noblemen sought for them and paid handsome rewards for those able to acquire them--many have died trying. Unfamiliar with pearls of origin other than oysters, westerners approach the subject with a good deal of skeptism--even those involved in the occult are somewhat surprised at the possibility. This shows that a good deal of work and investigation still lies before the seeker and average practitioner of the occult from the Occident in the probings of Eastern Mysteries. We also still have to hear what open-minded zoologists and botanists have to say about these mustika-pearls.
When one sees a web site specifying a strand of pearls as Grade AAAA++++, she should immediately click to another web site, because this dealer either does not know what he is talking about, or is blatantly attempting to misrepresent the product.
Why is that, you ask? Well first of all you should know that there is no standard pearl grading system for pearls. One person may grade a string of pearls AAA; and another may grade the same strand grade A; and still another, using stricter guidelines, may grade the same strand grade B. Another may take her best strand and label that as an AAA when in reality it is a much lower grade. Therefore, it becomes apparent that grading pearls is highly subjective.
There are a couple of freshwater pearl grading systems in use, and most reputable dealers will stay within what has become acceptable grading within the industry.more:white pearl necklace
When one sees a web site specifying a strand of pearls as Grade AAAA++++, she should immediately click to another web site, because this dealer either does not know what he is talking about, or is blatantly attempting to misrepresent the product.
Why is that, you ask? Well first of all you should know that there is no standard pearl grading system for pearls. One person may grade a string of pearls AAA; and another may grade the same strand grade A; and still another, using stricter guidelines, may grade the same strand grade B. Another may take her best strand and label that as an AAA when in reality it is a much lower grade. Therefore, it becomes apparent that grading pearls is highly subjective.
There are a couple of freshwater pearl grading systems in use, and most reputable dealers will stay within what has become acceptable grading within the industry.more:white pearl necklace
