Sometimes the beauty of U.S. mussels is simply in the shell. Here is a Tennessee Heelsplitter Belt made from the shell of a Tennessee Heelsplitter mussel. Which, by the way, was named due to the mussel shell’s sharp edges. Step on this mussel while wading barefoot in the river and it might just cut (or …
There is something magical going on in Athens, Georgia. At least, that is the way I like to think about it. Some absolutely amazing catalogs (yes, I have them on my nightstand!) have expressed interest in carrying The Pearl Girls jewelry. Which, causes me to really reach out into our community and find more women …
Welcome to the only remaining American cultured pearl farm in the continental U.S.A. India shares with you the state of American cultured pearls today and this pearl farms limitation to just tourism rather than actual commercial output. India RowsI am a modern day treasure hunter who travels the world for gorgeous pearls and amazing adventures. …
Meet John, an American pearl diver and mussel diver based in Benton County, Tennessee. John shares his love of pearls and diving with us. Hear what John has to say in our video, Meet An American Pearl Diver. “It’s rough,” says John about the conditions of diving in the Tennessee River, “This morning I couldn’t …
Yes! I love yesterday’s quote from Tiffany’s Executive Vice President, Jon King: “As jewellers we share the frustration that pearls are underrated. Pearls are beautiful and unique and have a rare quality.” In an interview with National Post’s Nathalie Atkinson, King pointed out how, “the tradition of pearls as a rite of passage has fallen …
Freshwater versus Saltwater Pearls… The difference between freshwater and saltwater pearls can be quite confusing! Here is a talk I led clarifying the difference between these two different types of pearls. Along with this talk on freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls, I also lead presentations on the History of Pearls, How Pearls are Cultured, The …
The Pearl Girls made in the USA starts today! It is with great pride that we announce that starting today, all new pieces made by The Pearl Girls will be made in the USA. We have labored over this for a long time and we are so thrilled to finally be making this happen! We will …
(The following is a letter I sent out to The Pearl Girls customers today. I also wanted to share it here with you because I am so excited about this new plan for 2013!) This really is the most wonderful time of the year. Yesterday I got to experience the thrill of my sons opening …
Continue reading “The Pearl Girls – Made by Women in the U.S.A.”
We are doing a 5 part series on Pearls in the U.S. A.!! Here is part 1: India RowsI am a modern day treasure hunter who travels the world for gorgeous pearls and amazing adventures. I own a pearl jewelry and jewelry repair business, ThePearlGirls.com, with a cute retail store in Athens, GA. I also …
Beer and Oysters! The Flying Dog Brewery has created the Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout Beer which donates the proceeds from its sale to the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP). The ORP works to restore the oyster population in the Chesapeake Bay. Why is this important? Oysters have such a great impact on their environments. They are …
Get your orders in! Saturday, December 17th, is our last day to ship The Pearl Girls jewelry in time for Christmas! We are knocking off early around here to spend time with family and gear up for an exciting 2012! We hope you will be able to check your list and get those orders in …
