• GIA 19.24 ct. Natural Melo Melo Pearl & Diamond Ring in Platinum
  • GIA 19.24 ct. Natural Melo Melo Pearl & Diamond Ring in Platinum
  • GIA 19.24 ct. Natural Melo Melo Pearl & Diamond Ring in Platinum
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GIA 19.24 ct. Natural Melo Melo Pearl & Diamond Ring in Platinum

GIA 19.24 ct. Natural Melo Melo Pearl & Diamond Ring in Platinum

$20,000.00 USD
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ABOUT THE ITEM
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.

Due to their extreme rarity, most collectors will go a lifetime without even seeing a melo pearl in person—let alone owning one of significant size and beauty.

This magnificent, one-of-a-kind ring showcases a 19.24 carat natural melo melo pearl, nestled within a dramatic double halo of gem-quality diamonds, all set in a brushed platinum designer setting.  The pearl is secured with sculptural talon prongs, while the diamonds are meticulously pavé set for maximum brilliance.  The ring is stamped “MICHAEL B. © 96 90% PLAT”.

Accompanied by GIA Pearl Report No. 5201324701, confirming the natural origin of the pearl. 

A true masterpiece of nature and design—bold, refined, and impossibly rare.



ITEM DETAILS
Metal: .900 Platinum (Brushed Finish)
Gender: Lady's
Ring Size: 5.5
Hallmarks: "MICHAEL B. © 96 90% PLAT"
Gross Weight: 22.5 grams (14.5 dwts)
Age: Vintage (Late 20th Century)
Condition: Excellent


PEARL DETAILS
Quantity: 1
Type: Melo Melo
Mollusk: Melo Species
Nature: Natural
Environment: Saltwater
Size: 13.46 x 13.18mm
Shape: Button
Color: Orange, Natural
Luster: Porcelaneous
Treatments: None
Carat Weight: 19.24 ct.
GIA Report Number: 5201324701


DIAMOND DETAILS
Quantity: 64
Shape/Cutting Style: Round Brilliant Cut
Color: G-H
Clarity: VS1-VS2
Measurements: 1.50mm Diameter
Total Carat Weight: 1.00 ct.




OUR GUARANTEE
All gems and jewelry items have been evaluated inside our NAJA Accredited and AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry Appraiser™, Scott Papper. 

Scott's professional designations include GIA Graduate Gemologist, NAJA Certified Master Appraiser, ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser, ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser, and AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist, to name only a handful.  Scott is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, review appraiser, gemologist, pawnbroker, jewelry buyer, broker, and expert witness.  He is recognized as an expert and has provided testimony in multiple courts of law.  In addition to providing appraisal services for private clients and those within the trade, he assists with the valuation of jewelry and watches seized by federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
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