Global Gemology
1.35 ct. Natural Pink Conch Pearl
1.35 ct. Natural Pink Conch Pearl
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Global Gemology is an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory. All gem and jewelry items have been examined by a Graduate Gemologist & Certified Master Appraiser.
ABOUT THE ITEM
Conch pearls are amongst the rarest gems in the world.
A conch is a medium to large-sized marine gastropod from the Strombidae family, known as the Lobatus Gigas (formerly known as Strombus Gigas), or Queen Conch. Queen Conchs are found off the coast of the Bahamas, Florida Keys, Caribbean Islands and Bermuda where they're harvested for their delicious meat. Popular conch dishes include conch fritters, conch salad and conch chowder. Very rarely, a natural pearl will be found inside a conch shell. These natural conch pearls are produced when an irritant, such as a parasite, enters the mollusk. As a defense mechanism, the conch will coat the irritant with a calcium carbonate, over time producing a porcelain-like pearl. Approximately 1 out of every 10,000 to 15,000 conchs will produce a pearl. Only 1 out of every 100,000 to 150,000 conchs will produce a gem quality conch pearl! Conch pearls can range in color from pink to red, orange, brown and white, sometimes displaying a characteristic known as flame structure that appears as a fire burning on the pearl's surface. This flame-like or silk-like appearance is due to a phenomena known as chatoyancy. It's unusual for a conch pearl to exceed 3mm in diameter. Conch pearls over 10mm are considered exceptionally rare, especially in pink to red hues with visible flame.
This extremely rare natural conch pearl weighs 1.35 carats and measures approximately 6.45 x 5.75 x 4.75mm. It is a gorgeous pink color with flame patterning visible under magnification.
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Every item in our inventory has been carefully examined by a Graduate Gemologist and Certified Master Appraiser. Your order is guaranteed to be as described and pictured or you will receive a 100% refund.
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Return Policy
We have a 3-day return policy, which means you have 3 days after receiving your item to request a return. A 15% restocking fee will be deducted from all returns.
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Complimentary Appraisal
With your purchase, you will receive a digital appraisal report that can be used to obtain insurance coverage. Simply forward the .pdf file to your insurance agent and you're good to go!
