14.5 Carat Quahog Pearl

by Chiayi Ni
(California)

I love raw little neck clams (Quahogs) and really pile on the condiments...lemon juice, cilantro, and cocktail sauce...that's probably why I didn't see this big pearl, which I found in my mouth, thinking it was a rock or something.

As you can see it's a two toned pearl and quite large.

I had it weighed at a pawn shop. It weighs 2.9 grams which translated to carats is 14.5 carats.

Kari is working with me at selling this. I may not get millions for it, but a couple extra thousands will really help me out right now.

Wish me luck!

Kari's Note: I was able to find a buyer for Chiayi's pearl who paid her $2,700 for it. Chiayi was thrilled for the extra cash from an unexpected find in a few dollars worth of Little Neck Clams.