State Gem - Tennessee River Pearl

Tennessee river pearls were designated the state gem of Tennessee in 1979. River pearls are created by mussels and are found in all colors and various shapes (spherical, pear-shaped, and irregular). Tennessee river pearls are among the most beautiful and durable in the world. Closeup of Tennessee river pearls © www.TennesseeRiverPearls.com; North America’s only freshwater pearl museum, farm, tour and pearl jewelry showroom in Camden TN - visit www.BirdsongResort.com 731-584-7880 After World War I, dams were built on many Tennessee rivers and the mussels lost their swift and shallow shoals. The waters also became more toxic. Tennessee river pearls are collected and crafted into rings, cuff links, stick pins, and other jewelry. Oco geode and Tennessee river pearl on fine silver handwoven chain - photo © Tamra Gentry (Gentry Design Company) on Flickr (used by permission)

Source:	Tennessee Symbols: Tennessee Blue Book (PDF) River pearl photos from www.TennesseeRiverPearls.com are used by permission.
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