While chatting with the wonderful Barbara Mann last week, I learned a bit about organic gems. Barbara is a well known metal and jewelry artists in Athens, GA and we were discussing organic gems. I always say that pearls are one of the only organic gems comparable only to ivory which is actually considered a …
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Forget Ibuprofen and try this pearl healing tip! Chronic headaches and migraines may be alleviated or completely cured by wearing a pearl necklace directly on the skin. Try it and let us know if it works!! India RowsI am a modern day treasure hunter who travels the world for gorgeous pearls and amazing adventures. I …
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Many thanks to the Pearl Girl (or Pearl Guy!) who sent us the following references to pearls and gems in the Bible! Job 28:18 ???????Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; ??????the price of wisdom is more than pearls. Prov 8:11 ???????For wisdom is better than rubies, ??????and desirable things cannot be compared to …
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Jimmy Carter visits Soleil! In our special series of where (and when!) to wear pearls, we think a visit with a former president is a perfect choice! Our special little Pearl Girl, Soleil, got all dressed up to see former president Jimmy Carter in Plains. A cute American dress and a Little Pearl Girls bracelet …
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“Southern girls can never have enough pearls,” said Jane Anne at yesterday’s talk with the Women of UGA. I cannot agree more. Jane Anne was one of the women I had the pleasure of connecting with after my presentation of Ten Things You Never Knew About Pearls. It was a great day with a fabulous …
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See part 1 of our post here: Grandmother’s Graduated Pearls Can’t get enough of those Japanese cultured pearls! Despite the fact that the cultured pearl trade was severely damaged by World War II, after the war, the industry boomed. Demand was high and competition was low. Both the U.S. and many countries in Europe were …
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The UGA Alumni Association Athens Chapter invites you to a Women of UGA Luncheon with India Rows (BSED ’01) For generations, Southern women have worn and loved pearls, making them a timeless focal point of everyday life. Athens-based jewelry company, The Pearl Girls, believes in the timeless sophistication of gorgeous, genuine pearls. On Thursday, August 22, …
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Why does your grandmother have graduated pearls? Graduated pearls were very in style in the 1940s and 1950s in the U.S. Ever wonder why? I used to sell graduated pearls because they are not very easy to find any more. And, truthfully, they were not easy to sell but trends have shifted again and now …
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Kamala Thiagarajan of Solitaire Magazine reached out to me to help with an article she is writing on pearls. Since I am sure all of the info will not make it in her article, I thought ya’ll might be interested in some of my answers to her questions! This was for an article in Solitaire …
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How will she remember you? How will she remember her values, that you are still there for her? All the love and energy that we pour into our children. It is hard to let them go. Maybe it is even more difficult to trust that we did what we meant to do… instill our daughter …
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I find it impossible not to get excited about the birth of a sweet baby. My two sons bring so much joy to my life each and every day. So, I was thrilled to see Kate and William show off sweet baby (or should I say His Royal Highness?) Prince George. What a lovely gift …
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Pearls are the ultimate southern gem and I am thrilled to tell you why! Today I booked two lunch talks with the Women of UGA alumnae groups! We will have a little lunch and I will share some amazing pearl knowledge with these southern pearl women. The UGA Alumni association will be releasing more info …
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