This Day in History July 11, 1893 (UBC Challenge Day 9)

By Ruth on July 11, 2013 in Challenge, history
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Golden South Sea cultured pearl necklace (10.5-12 mm pearls)

I had no idea that today is the 120th anniversary of the cultured pearl.  That’s right, on this date in 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto created the first cultured pearl.  He was the son of a noodle maker, and he did a lot of experimentation to discover an artificial way to make these beautiful, expensive jewels.  He used a bamboo oyster on his farm to create these spherical pearls, and his name is now the standard when it comes these precious pearls.

Let me honest.  I am not a fan of pearls.  I am not even a fan of diamonds (I know, all the things that girls are supposed to love, right?).  Give me a sapphire, a ruby, or I’ll even take an alexandrite (I still have expensive taste, right?).

For more information:

http://famousdaily.com/history/first-cultured-pearl.html

http://voices.yahoo.com/mikimoto-history-cultured-pearl-443600.html?cat=46

https://www.mikimotoamerica.com/our-heritage/our-history/

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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