Natural Conch and Oyster Pearls
Conch pearls are one of the most rare and valuable of all natural pearls. It has been estimated that approximately 10,000 conch must be harvested before a single pearl is found. An exceptional piece (pearls over 10 carats and exhibiting strong chatoyant like flame pattern) may take as many as 50,000. Though pearls are found in a variety of conch, it is the pearl from Strombus Gigas or Queen Conch that has become the most widely known and collected. This is due in part to the wide variety of colors it produces. Pearls can be found in colors of white, brown, beige, yellow, orange, pink, and red. The latter two being the most sought after.
Natural oyster pearls are also exceeding
rare, and sought after for their natural orient and unique shapes. Each natural oyster pearl is prized piece of jewelry in of itself, and creates a unique look that cannot be duplicated.
By standard, these pearls are sold by carat weight, not per pearl.
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