collection of Upper Mississippi River basin natural pearls.

[pearl-man]

As I traveled for sales beginning in 1965 I collected assorted natural pearls from jewelers between Burlington, Iowa and Brainerd, Minnesorta along the River.....Yes the blacks are natural Miss. R. basin pearls. None are reworked hinges. Note: in the 1920's this River was a major world source of natural pearls being sold in Europe. No doubt some were labeled from Near East.

 

[CathyKeshi]

Norm, it's fascinating to see these lovely pearls; thank you for posting!

 

[86Corvettegirl]

Thank you for posting your collection. They are lovely!

 

[GemGeek]

Really gorgeous pendant on the bottom left. Reminds me of a labradorite drop pendant I have. Sweet collection!

 

[pattye]

Oh, happy memories of building your amazing collection, Norm; it's a treat to see these! I keep the magazine you gave me with the article "Wisconsin Pearl Craze" in my desk and enjoyed rereading it just a few days ago.

 

[BWeaves]

Wow, great collection.

 

[SydK]

Wow, gorgeous. What a wonderful collection, and a wonderful provenance.

 

[pearl-man]

I have always liked labradorite. I saw some fantastic bowls In Idar-Oberstein.
thanks

 

[Naan]

Lovely pearls!

 

[Gemandpearlover]

You have a beautiful collection. How wonderful to have pearls that are so unique and rare.

 

[parfaitelumiere]

I have about 100 of mississippi teneessee pearls.
I have severalcut wings, probably used to make flower tie pin or pendant, these were very common in early XX, Tiffany made a crazy brooch, really love that design!
My biggest is about 3cm, and another is very heavy.
I would be interested in a trade for a round one!