Seafood-Season-shrimp-boots-copy-300x300Raw, fried, char-grilled, simmered in creamy soup – we typically think of Louisiana oysters in terms of the best way to eat them, but enterprising entrepreneurs in the state are finding myriad uses for the luscious bivalve that extend beyond the plate.

 

New Orleans gemologist Anne Dale is putting Louisiana oysters on the map with her trademarked LaPearlite™ cabochon cut gemstones made from hand-cut, polished oyster shells. In August 2011, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed a bill declaring LaPearlite™ the Official Louisiana Gemstone.

 

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Brown Pelicans an early symbol of self-sacrifice, today the pelican represents unwavering resilience in Louisiana. Both the state and the pelican have battled back from great adversity. A social bird, pelicans love to do everything together from nesting, flying, and even hunting. Self-sacrificing, resilient, social, and fun loving that is Louisiana!

 

 

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Little Jewelry Store

little jewelry store

Before the “I Do” before your  first dance…before the flowers, church, invitations, tux, rehearsal parties and bridal showers… it all STARTS HERE.

Now that you have the perfect girl it is time to get the perfect diamond… this is where forever begins. At the little jewelry store in Mandeville – Anne Dale wants to be your jeweler as you begin this beautiful journey together.

 

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