Rice came to the United States in 1694. A ship sailed from the Island of Madagascar, bound for England, and was blown off course by a storm. It was forced to land at the colony of Charleston, SC. The people there were kind to the captain and his men, and expressed his gratitude by giving the people a handful of rice seeds.  From this small amount,  the people of the colony grew enough rice to supply South Carolina and other colonies. The quality of Carolina rice was high, and trade soon developed. 3rd and 4th generation silversmiths combine their knowledge and expertise to bring you an innovative line of sterling silver heirlooms straight from Charleston.