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 …
Can pearls die? At first, this might seem like a silly question. The mussels, oysters and other mollusks that produce pearls are certainly alive but pearls are not. So how can they die? Maybe instead of asking “can pearls die?” we should ask, “are pearls dead?” There is a phenomena known as dead pearls. This …
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In this story about pearl diving, Bruce shares his beginnings in pearl and mussel diving. As you probably know by now, Bruce has become our dear friend and an important part of our All-American pearl jewelry collection. India peppers him with tons of questions about pearl diving and Bruce is easily amused by her enthusiasm. …
Where do pearls come from? We know pearls come from mollusks, either freshwater mussels, saltwater oysters or more. But pearls are formed in different areas INSIDE these mollusks. We asked James Peach to explain these different parts of the mollusk to us and show us where natural American freshwater pearls are formed. The pretty round …
Muddy Water? Seriously, what is it like diving on the Tennessee River and how murky and muddy is that water?! Diver Bruce answers our muddy water question in this video. Here is a spoiler… it depends on the season and how deep you dive! Hear more:
Toe digging for mussel shells. Sometimes it is not about putting on diving gear and braving the cold waters of the Tennessee River to search for mussel shells. Sometimes the work can be done from the waste down by toe digging. Toe digging is just what it sounds like… digging your toes in the soft, …
Save your pennies because a really big pearl is coming up for auction. You might have noticed I love chatting about how natural pearls are very popular on the auction scene these days. Buyers are loving natural pearls and their prices are staggering. Well, Woolley & Wallis, a British auction house, has announced that a really big …
This funny Southwest attendant wears pearls! Oh that savvy Southwest attendant! We love you! As with many people in the world this week, we were truly captivated by the Southwest Airlines flight attendant who turned her safety instruction presentation into a one-woman comedy show. We wish we could have been on that flight! But, what …
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Happy pearls, I like to call them! Are you familiar with one of the top songs right now? Happy is a song by Pharrell Williams (young gals, give me a pass while I explain this… we have an audience of many diverse women!) Happy. Here is the chorus: Because I’m happy Clap along if you …
What is the best time to dive for pearls on the Tennessee River? Shell and pearl diver Bruce reminds us that the best time to dive is dependent on many factors. First, of course, has to do with overall weather conditions. There are tides and visibility to take into consideration and in rainy months the …
My pearl beliefs are strong. I believe in the power of pearls to connect us to the ones we love. I believe in the power of pearls to carry us through life’s amazingly wonderful events. I very much believe that every woman deserves a gorgeous strand of genuine pearls. But I love the confirmation that …
