Our Sterling Silver Rice Bead Collection is fashioned after Charleston's iconic Rice Bead history and South Carolina's agricultural background. This is one of our best sellers for over 30 years! The classic designs are beautiful on their own & makes a gorgeous addition to any other piece. Our Rice Bead Collection includes classic chains, bracelets, earrings & rings, along with our custom Dacuba designs.
Gold Plated Sterling Silver Rice Bead Necklace
925 Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating
1.8mm / 925 Sterling Silver
During the Colonial Period, South Carolina was the largest producer of rice in America. The crop arrived in the area around 1685, when a ship sailed off course from the Island of Madagascar. Landing in Charleston for repairs, the Captain expressed his gratitude, by giving the Governor of the colony a handful of rice grains. From then on, rice became a primary export of Charleston. Today, rice still symbolizes Charleston's bountiful history and remains an iconic product to South Carolina.