A Touch of Silver
A Touch of Silver
Sterling & Fashion Jewelry & Gift Items
Yvonne Reggie Balentine Phone : 318-573-0330 Email : Touchofsilver24 @ yahoo . com www . atouchofsilver2 . com
The “ Pearl Rush ” - The Mississippi river and its tributaries were once full of gorgeous freshwater pearls . People flocked to those areas to search for pearls that they could sell for thousands of dollars . This “ Pearl Rush ” began in the 1900s and ended in the 1940s .
Pearls for power - In the middle ages , knights wore pearls to protect them in battle . Today , pearls have become a symbol of a powerful woman . Just turn on the news and you will see the top women in politics , media and Hollywood adorned in pearls .
Only for the rich ? - During the European Renaissance , it was decided that pearls could only be worn by the nobility . Pearls have come a long way since then . Seen as cherished gifts for newborn babies or the perfect accessory for brides and graduates , pearls are for everyone .
India Rows is a GIA Certified Pearl Grader and Founder of The Pearl Girls . For more information visit :
www . thepearlgirls . com
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