<human>: We are both juniors and majors at her school are notoriously difficult this semester. Combine that with the fact that her school is an hour away from where our hometown is (where I go to school) 

I thought she could use a nice little present to start the semester. I was perusing the Kohl's jewelry department looking to spend under $50 on something shiny for her. I found a "genuine mother of pearl" bracelet and earrings set for $6 on clearance from $60. I asked my mom and she said it wasn't some cheap thing so I bought. I gave it to my girl and got my smooches and then she was insisting I tell her how much. So does it really matter how much someone spends or is it the thought/product that counts?

Can you give me a shortened version of the text?
<bot>: Bought my girlfriend a back to school jewelry set for $6. Does money spent matter? Also what is "geuine mother of pearl?