Melo Pearl

Among the rarest and most exotic natural gems on Earth, melo melo pearls are the ultimate collector’s treasure. 

Formed within the Melo melo marine snail (also known as the Indian Volute or zebra snail), these natural pearls are found only in the warm, shallow waters of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.  Unlike cultured pearls, melo melo pearls are non-nacreous, displaying a porcelaneous luster rather than the iridescence of nacre. 

Their most desirable feature?  The elusive flame structure—a mesmerizing, silk-like pattern that shimmers across the surface, caused by chatoyancy.  The finest specimens exhibit a deep mandarin orange hue with strong flame effect visible to the naked eye.

Due to the rarity of these pearls, most collectors will go a lifetime without even seeing one in person, let alone owning one.