Coin Pearl Necklace

Tina Rush was awarded Best Jewelry Design at the 2024 Appalachian Arts & Entertainment Awards

For thousands of years, people have treasured Pearls. In many cultures across the world, Pearls are surrounded by different myths. Arabs believed Pearls were the tears of the gods that fell into the ocean, while the Greeks believed that Aphrodite shed Pearls for tears. The Gates of Heaven are described in the Bible to be carved out of Pearl, and the Hindu god, Krishna, is said to have given his wife Pearls as a wedding gift.  

From Cleopatra and Queen Mary to Jackie Kennedy and Michelle Obama, Pearls have proven to be a permanent feature in fashion through the ages. With varying types, shapes, colors and quality, Pearls are versatile, and with their timeless features it is no wonder that they are referred to as the "Queen of Jewels."