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East meets West. And the results are spectacular.

What happens when you mix a quintessential Southern pearl from the rivers of Tennessee and Mississippi with South Seas pearls from Australia and Tahiti? Something beautiful to behold!

June 2, 201420 views

Lee Wiser McIntosh

East meets West pearl earrings

East meets West pearl earrings

What happens when you mix a quintessential Southern pearl from the rivers of Tennessee and Mississippi with South Seas pearls from Australia and Tahiti? Something beautiful to behold!

I was immediately drawn to their subtle differences and how well they got along!

The North American River pearl is almost always "personality plus!" The South Seas pearls are understated.

The "East meets West" Earring

Here's the "East meets West" earring. Best appreciated shown on a model. The 25.5 carats of Natural American River pearls have met their match with these cercle'd South Seas pearls.

The gracefully curved 18K wire is threaded through the ear and then the pearl is screwed on. Suspended in the front, the pearl sways and flirts.

This is a stunning pair of earrings that you'll love for years to come.

Tahitian and Rose Gold Combinations

The same design is currently being rendered with Tahitian pearls and Tahitian keshi combining rose gold and white gold. Combinations that I just can't get enough of! Pink and white and pink and "black." What combinations would make you smile?

River Pearl Ring

Here, the North American River pearl swirls around a diamond and is perfectly poised next to a golden South Seas pearl. Satiny smooth versus the circular grain. They float mysteriously on your hand...

The 18K band encircles your finger, almost. It splays out so the pearls do not touch. After all, they've just met.

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American River PearlsSouth Seas PearlsTahitian PearlsEarrings18K Gold

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