If you have been to one of our jewelry shows then you know how much we love our pearls. As a southern girl pearls are a must have accessory. I wanted to let you guys know the process I go through to pick out the pearls used in my designs. First off I hate to buy pearls online. With the pearls online it is hard to tell the quality and exact color/luster of the pearls. Every year I go to a gem and mineral show in North Carolina where I get a lot of the stones that I use in the