Cromwells Natural Pearls
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Wondering how much Frances Cromwell's natural pearls fetched at auction this week?
This natural saltwater pearl necklace remained in the Cromwell family for years. The necklace features a graduate...
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We are excited to share our love of pearls with you! The history, science and culture of pearls is rich and varied. Follow our journey through pearls from ancient to modern times. We also throw in some tips on buying and caring for your pearls!
Frances Cromwell’s Pearls for Sale
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Today, Frances Cromwell's pearl are for sale.
In 1658, John Michael Wright painted the 20 year old Frances Cromwell, youngest daughter of Oliver Cromwell. John Michael Wright was a baroque portrai...
Big Freshwater Pearls
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Bigger is better especially in the newest wave of freshwater pearls coming out of China. Are you interested in big freshwater pearls? Many of you have been asking about the rapidly increasing pric...
The Largest Natural Pearl Discovery in the U.S.
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The largest natural pearl discovery happened in the U.S. in 1976 at Fort Gibson Lake in Wagner, OK. Workers from the American Shell Company found this three ridge mussel with 2100 natural pearls i...
Metaphysical Properties of Pearls
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We love how they look, how they feel and the luxurious pearl jewelry designs but is there more? What are the metaphysical properties of pearls?
Well, first things first, what is a metaphysical pr...
Tennessee Heelsplitter Belt
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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 m...
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