Z. Harvest Gems is producing a bumper crop of jewelry

Kristen Sindelar
Nov 25, 2022
Nov 25, 2022

Harvest gems 3.jpg — Each piece of jewelry has portions from five kernels of corn to inspire the recipient to be thankful for five of our blessings in life: God’s love and protection, creation, beauty of our freedom, family and friends.
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Corn byproducts range from industrial uses items such as ink and tires to animal feeds such as corn gluten and DDG. With ethanol fueling vehicles at the gas pumps and corn syrup sweetening foods in the grocery stores, America seemingly runs on corn.

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Harvest gems 1.jpeg — Tammi Zentic fashions custom jewelry featuring kernels of corn, as well soybeans and wheat.
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Harvest gems 2.jpg — Harvest Gems provides an array of products made with kernels of corn, including jewelry, tie tacks, lapel and hat pins, keyrings and ornaments.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.