2.53 ct. Natural Pink Conch Pearl

Conch pearls are among 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.  They 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.

Statistically, only 1 in 10,000 to 15,000 conchs will produce any kind of pearl.  Of those, only 1 in 100,000 to 150,000 yields a gem-quality pearl suitable for jewelry.  Talk about rare!

Unlike traditional pearls, conch pearls are non-nacreous and have a porcelaneous luster.  Their most prized feature is their elusive flame structure — a silky, flame-like visual effect caused by chatoyancy, that appears to shimmer across the surface.  Conch pearls are typically small (under 3mm), and those exceeding 10mm in pink to red hues with visible flame are considered extraordinary.

This natural conch pearl weighs approximately 2.53 carats and measures about 9.05 x 6.45 x 5.85mm.  It displays a beautiful pink hue accompanied by vivid flame patterning—two of the most prized features in conch pearls.  The pearl has a well-balanced oval shape, making it an excellent candidate for use in a ring or pendant.  A pair of small black pinpoints and subtle brown coloration are present at one tip, as shown in the photos.