Pearl is considered one of nature's miracles and a marine jewel. The lustre and lucidity of pearls makes it a symbol of purity and is therefore considered as one of the most sought-after jewels. Hyderabad is one of the largest trading centres for pearls in India. Hyderabad, the heart of Deccan Plateau and the capital city of Telangana has earned the sobriquet of ‘Pearl City’ from a long time as the city is associated with the lucrative trade of splendid pearls and various forms of jewellery made using Pearls.

Pearl trading was greatly encouraged by the Nizam’s and the Qutb Shahi rulers who are believed to have a lot of affinity for the sparkling jewel. Certain areas like Patther Gaati and Laad bazaar are some of the old commercial areas of twin cities where pearls are traded. The kings and queens adorned pearls on their robes and even crushed the pearls and applied it topically to enhancing their physical beauty.

Process of Making

Quality pearls are procured from various sources and these pearls are drilled, followed by boiling for about four days for bleaching them and getting rid of the dark color. The pearls are then placed in glass bottles that are filled with hydrogen peroxide, water and also ether. Following this, they are kept for five days in glass sun boxes that consist of mirror base. Finally, the pearls are washed and graded in terms of the different shapes, colours and sizes. Usually pink pearls and black pearls are considered to be of good quality while white pearls are traditionally popular. Most of the traditional Hyderabad jewellery comprises of white pearls.

Range of Pearl Jewellery

The lustrous pearls of Hyderabad are crafted exquisitely by some of the best craftsmen of India, who leave no efforts to make fine quality pearl jewellery There are pearl ornaments available in a profusion of excellent and stunning shapes and designs. There are necklaces, pearl pendants, multi-strand bracelets, pearl cluster rings, single pearl rings, earrings, brooches, stud earrings, cufflinks, as well as tie tacks and many more items made with Pearls.