Pearls in Hawaii

Summer 2022 I traveled to Hawaii! I had friends who had relocated there years ago so it was a great excuse to go visit old friend. But, I also wanted to learn more about the pearls of Hawaii. There are hints of a pearl culture there and yet, there were no pearls to be found! …

The Tooth Test

What is the Tooth Test? It’s all about figuring out whether your pearls are real… or fake! (Speaking of fake, if you have veneers, unfortunately the tooth test will not work.) This test is a quick and easy way to find out if a pearl is an imitation pearl or a real pearl. And it …

Pearls in Uruguay

A Conversation with the Girl Scouts What an awesome time I had learning about pearls in Uruguay! It all started with a request to teach a local Girl Scout Troop about pearls. These local middle school girls have been learning about women in business AND they have been learning about value. How do you value …