Gemstone Spotlight: American Pearl

Join in for an interesting interview on the history and business of American pearls. In this exciting video, Gina LaTendresse shares her stories about growing up on a pearl farm in Tennessee in this interview with gem specialist, Jay Boyle.

Before the turn of the century, Tennessee's freshwater pearl industry began with the outbreak of a pearl rush leading to a successful business in that state today. Learn more about these rare beauties in our engaging meeting with Gina LaTendresse from the American Pearl Company.