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Most pearls sold in retail jewelry stores today, are cultured pearls, meaning they’re created by humans who initiate the process by inserting a foreign object into an oyster or clam. The object irritates the oyster/clam, which becomes coated with nacre, giving pearls their unique appearance.
To protect the nacre and the unique appearance of your pearls, there...
FORMATION OF NATURAL PEARLS
A pearl is a natural gem created by a living organism. When a foreign object is introduced into a mussel or oyster the animal coats the irritant with a substance called nacre, the same material with which it builds its shell. Layers of nacre build up to make a pearl Harvesting pearls is a time consuming business. Of the millions of oysters and mussels...
Danielle and Matt met through mutual friends in college. After many friendly outings, he finally got up enough courage to asked her out on a date. Their first date was to the bowling alley where Danielle graciously let Matt win 2 games ;) Over the course of the next two years, through many vacations and adventures, they fell madly in love with each other.
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By Kayla "Soon-to-be" Martin
Not every bride-to-be has dreamed of walking down the aisle in a big, fluffy, white dress since she was a little girl. Some women just want to marry their significant other without all the pomp and circumstance. If this rings a bell, trust me, you're not alone!
My inspiration for blogging about the non-traditional brides of today, came from personal...
This Mother's Day, Joint Venture Jewelry and Peachy Keen are teaming up to celebrate the strongest woman you know, MOM! Help us inspire women to be strong, powerful and fearless, on Saturday, May 11th from 3pm-6pm at our GIRLS Run the World Party. Join us for an afternoon escape, featuring Symbology Clothes, fashionABLE, Global Goods Partners and Jill's Jewels while supporting Girls On The Run...
"Mom, I love you for all the times you picked me up when I was down. For all the times you traded your warm smile for my frown. For all the times you brushed my hair and tucked me into bed, or needed something for yourself and put me first instead. For all the dreams we shared, the tears and laughter too. I love you mom with all my heart. There's no one quite like you! "
Mother's Day...
