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Southern Charm Pearl Earrings
Courtesy of Brenda Smith
Specimen | Catalog Number | Locality | Weight |
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Southern Charm | NMNH G11584 | United States |
Gift of Brenda Smith in 2016. This object was designed by Brenda Smith.
The Southern Charm Pearl Earrings were inspired by the wrought iron gates in Charleston, South Carolina and the natural freshwater pearls from the Tennessee River. The earrings are hand fabricated in blackened sterling silver with 18k yellow gold hand-forged leaves plated in 22k yellow gold for contrast. The earrings feature 26.49ctw in pearls obtained from the Latendress Family Collection, acquired between 1949-1980, and were designed and donated by jewelry designer Brenda Smith.