For thousands of years, people throughout the world have treasured pearls. Despite the long history of the gemstone and the great popularity it has today, many people may be wondering, what exactly is a pearl? Though in modern times the gemstones are primarily regarded for their one-of-a-kind beauty, pearls have had many special meanings in various ancient civilizations. Some of these meanings continue to attribute pearl, especially for people born in June, the month which pearls are a birthstone for. Today, pearls are considered…