Firstly, the painting of pearls near dragons have been studied for years and years and had always caused lots of controversy. There are many explanations for it, pearls could represent wisdom, the yang and yin sign, or even fertility. Moreover pearls have been described as the hidden soul of oysters!
Now, a word of warning to all of you girls who have the habit of biting your pearls! There is an old Chinese tale about this little boy that many thousands of years ago ate a black dragon pearl... and he ended up turning into one! So, watch out when biting your necklaces! don't say we didn't warn you ;-)
Mai Pearls has enjoyed digging into some the tales around the history of pearls! So many stories for such little gems! But you can't blame them, the shine of pearls have fascinated humans since the beginning of history! There are register of pearls been treated as valuable gifts dating more than 2200 years ago! But dont take it from me, check out for yourself the captivating shine of pearls at
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Mai Pearls Team
According to Vogue, white is the colour for this spring summer. Rediscover the power of head-to-toe white. Flawlessly chic - this is pure, unadulterated style. When you are clothed entirely in white, do not forget to accessorise wisely with what other than some white freshwater pearls! 
Vogue reports that "Lip-smacking ice-cream shades in sheer and floaty fabrics give this season's girlish looks a sugar-coated glamour. Spring's procession of pastel tones - baby blue, pastel pink, pale yellow, spearmint and softest lilac - mesmerises like a gentle lullaby. This mood is softened yet further by way of delicate chiffons, tulle and wispy feathers." Accessorise with soft pink pearls or perhaps silver stud earrings. Whichever you decide remember to think feminine. 
Mai Pearls will be exhibiting at The National Wedding Show in Olympia, London from Friday 19th - Sunday 21st February. Come and find us at stand H54, very near to the Champagne Bar!
Ake Wuge is just one of the 6 children from the Sichuan province, China that Mai Pearls have been able to sponsor to go to school this acedemic year. Her parents have very little money and not enough for Wuge's school books and education. Wu ge literally means "Fifth one" so she more than likely has many brothers and sisters which is possible only in China if you are a peasant working in the countryside areas. Otherwise citizens of mainland China stick to the one child policy that dominates the structure of modern Chinese families. By supporting Mai Pearls and in turn Operation Blessing's Education Program, we can show that the west does care about these small forgotten and voiceless children which gives them not only an education and hope for a better future but also a sense of self worth. Thank you for your support.