Saline River Diamonds was created when the designer was looking for a natural gift for his daughter. Upon discovering the true beauty of mussel shells from the Saline River in Southeast Arkansas, these are one of a kind earrings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets were born. Each hand made piece is assembled using all sterling silver. The many different color variations range from dark, iwth interesting patterns of "pearl of essence" showing, to bleached white. Only shells from expired mussels are used. There are many differnet species of of mussels with some on the endangered list. For this reason, they are rare pieces of jewelry with no two alike.
