Pearls are known as the world's oldest gem. They symbolize inner wisdom, purity and nurturing love. As well as good health, good luck and unity ◦ White is the color representing modernity and simplicity. Also new beginnings, sacrifices, innocence, mourning and the truth. White is one of the first colors used in art. Caves in France contain drawings of bulls and other animal drawn from 18,000 and 17,000 years ago. Paleolithic artists used calcite or chalk as a background or highlight. Today it is one of the colors representing peace and serenity.