Gifts From the Gods

Once upon a time, from the Persian Gulf to the New World to the Pacific Rim, pearls were considered gifts from the gods—the only precious jewels that nature created. Early conquistadors were in awe to see American Indians adorned with pearls strung on leather, from the Caribbean to the Mississippi River. Today, still highly prized and adored, we at Lily Chartier Pearls bring you beautiful, high-luster freshwater, Tahitian, and South Sea cultured pearls, hand-drilled and knotted on fine hand-cut kangaroo leather or our signature hand-spun nautical MERMAID ROPE.

I learned how to spin cord when I was in high school in Home Economics class, I was about 15, we made all kinds of items but what I loved making most was rope that could be used as jewelry..

I have been in the pearl business for many, many years and use all kinds of materials, from leather to silk to linen and my own hand spun nautical grade cord.. made from a combination of nautical grade polyester, which will stand up to daily wear and getting wet, BUT super soft against your skin. My Mermaid Rope is made to TAKE IT..

My MERMAID ROPE comes out to app. 1.5mm in size, delicate but super strong!  I make four different colors of my Mermaid Rope, medium tan, dark reddish brown, black and steel grey.. I also make a petite waxed version for chokers. It is smaller but super strong usually with a puka shell and loop clasp.  Perfect for life's adventures. 

All my products are made right here in Florida on the gorgeous Emerald Coast, northwest Florida.. All made by the ladies of Chartier (with a little help from my husband Wayne)

Connie ( Mc A Lily ) Chartier aka Lily Chartier

Shop online or visit us at our physical store located at 121 South Brett Street, Crestview, Florida 32539.