Happy birthday Audrey Hepburn who would have turned 85 years old today. I am reminded of one of her famous quotes, “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” So true and such a good thing to remember as we continue to go through so much growth and transformation here at The Pearl Girls. …
Bugs Bunny finds a pearl in this hilarious clip from the Looney Toons. I do not think I can say it enough, I absolutely love the portrayal of pearls in media. Pearls are always a treasure meant to bring excitement and riches to whoever discovers them. I absolutely love when Bugs Bunny finds a pearls …
Japanese pearls in Ago Bay, Japan! We traveled to Ago Bay, Japan to see the akoya pearl farms throughout the protected inlets, waterways and coves in Ago Bay, Japan. This is the same area where Mikimoto cultured his very first pearl and the company maintains pearl farms to this day. There are also many small …
This pearl tiara is a wonderful pearl creations! Today, in honor of Princess Benedikte of Denmark’s 70th birthday, we honor her gorgeous pearl tiara! Now, first things first, what is a tiara? It is a head-piece, originally worn by royalty with a semi-circle/three-quarter circle design. Crowns, on the other hand, have a full circular or oval …
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In 2006, on a routine commute home along Washington’s Capital Beltway, Cameronne pulled off on her exit only to be greeted by a line of backed up cars. She came to a stop and turned her head to look behind her as a car rear-ended her, going 60 miles per hour. Rather than totaling the …
A review of first lady jewelry… this might be the beginning of a long series of blog posts! But, as I land in Washington D.C. to take care of some pearl business and then attend my 20th high school reunion (gasp!), I have presidents on the brain. Or, more importantly, their first ladies! And their …
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From the site of Athens Made: Our city has long been known as a hub of creativity – music, art, food, film, & theatre. We are also the home of the University of Georgia, college football, and a downtown renowned for its vibrant night life. Unfortunately, not many people can tell you about all of …
Naked Pearls… yes, I am hot on the pearl sighting trail. Which, could be an odd lead-in since I just said the words “naked” and “hot” within 6 words. But, no, I have pearls on the brain and I have a keen eye for pearls everywhere I go. Why? Well, for the very simple reason …
That Llama Wears Pearls! Bless my two sweet boys! I may not have a daughter that I can dress up in pearls but my two boys have become quite adept at noticing pearls. In fact, my two year old gasped the other morning and exclaimed, “Mamma, where are your pearls?!” I was still in …
Summertime and the diving is easy . Okay, not easy, but certainly easier. Diving for pearls and mussels on the Tennessee River can be tough business. We have discussed the dangers of diving including danger from other people, debris in there water and decompression issues. There are also dams to contend with and times when the …
What is the best place for mussels on the Tennessee River? If Tennessee River pearl divers are spending there time diving for mussels (and pearls!) on the Tennessee River, then they better know the best places to dive. Right? Well, the answer is complicated. Just like a fisherman’s favorite fishing hole, divers do not readily …
There is a danger of pearl diving in the Tennessee River. Truthfully, all types of pearl diving can lead to accidents, panic situations, decompression issues and more. There have been many deaths on the Tennessee River especially during the peak days of pearl and mussel diving. We usually think of divers as having a tank …
