Mississippi River Pearl Brooch

Located in historic alma wi right alongside the mississippi river. Within the main channel of the mississippi the relative scarcity of pearls in the unios and the greater preparation required for collecting the mollusks in the deep waters retarded the fishery until the establishment of button manufacture afforded a market for the shell this originating in 1891. Vintage pearl necklace jewelry river pearls 01 matryoshkababushka.

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Concerning the mississippi river pearl in 1908 george kunz made this observation.

Mississippi river pearl brooch.

Open seasonally from may thru the turning of the fall leaves so usually through november. 819 likes 45 were here. 299 99 3 50 shipping. The mighty mississippi river plays a lead role in many american legends including that of the mother of pearl button craze in the early nineteenth century.

Here s a sample of one of her brooches. Boepple founded the mississippi river pearl button industry by applying his native trade to the abundant mississippi river mussels. She s always up to something fun and colorful and her friendly chatty ways make visiting a. American pearl necklace.

5 out of 5 stars 249 249 reviews 30 00 free shipping favorite add to. 125 north main street alma wi 54610 phone. Sterling silver lapis ring ap1812 american pearl ring. Mississippi river pearl pendant ap1813 american pearl ring.

We have personally sold pearls to the royal family in england. One drop pearl was used in the queen mother s brooch another for queen elizabeth and one of the largest button pearls ever acquired by our company was used in princess diana s ring. In 1884 a german by the name of j f. We were thrilled to buy the remaining stock of a pearl button company and feature it in jewelry that can be passed down through generations.

2 500 workers were employed in 43 different button related businesses. From shop jettesjewels 750 00 free shipping favorite add to. Vintage antique solid 14k yellow gold swan natural diamond pearl pin brooch gej. Antique 1890 large 6 4mm natural mississippi river pearl enamel brooch pin 2 2g.

Please call the store if you. Mississippi river pearls owned by anne moody. 8 50 4 bids shipping. Mississippi river pearl jewelry co alma wisconsin.

The mississippi river is known to have gifted the world with some of the rarest of gems. Unique handcrafted jewelry made from natural pearls from the mississippi river. By 1890 muscatine was known as the pearl button capital of the world. Be sure to stop by and see her creative shop located in the pearl plaza.

Victorian natural mississippi river pearl and diamond flower pendant necklace jettesjewels. Ann also makes lovely jewelry out of our city s vintage pearl buttons. 14k 585 solid yellow gold natural pearl brooch pin 12 6 grams.