Flawless Purple/Silver/White Quahog Clam Pearl Found 9/22/07

Flawless Purple/Silver/White Quahog Clam Pearl Found 9/22/07

by Corey
(West Palm Beach, Florida)

Quahog Purple/Silver/White Pearl

I bought a bushel of littleneck clams on 9-21-07 and split them with my father. While eating a raw clam on the halfshell; I bit down into a pearl.

I really could not believe my eyes.

A pearl in a clam? How bizarre is that!

This pearl is different though.

It is about the size of a skittle, oval, perfectly symmetrical, perfectly flawless and shiny.

The most interesting feature is its color. It is dark purple or lavender on one side and gradually fades into silver and then to white. I think this pearl is seriously valuable just based on the information I have found.

I am posting this thread to find out more about other Quahog pearls, find out the value of my pearl and maybe find someone intrested in making an offer.

If anyone out there is knowledgable in this area please chime in.

Corey, West Palm Beach Florida

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Aug 11, 2008
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Quick update
by: Mandy

This pearl has changed hands, and it is no longer for sale.

Jun 06, 2008
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No luck?
by: Mandy

I saw your listing on eBay for this pearl. I'd love to own that little beauty, but it's way out of my price range. :\ What are you planning to do now?

May 28, 2008
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Wanting to buy a Quahog Pearl
by: Kari

Is anyone interested in selling a purple Quahog pearl of at least 3mm for $300?

A lady who works with children cancer patients teaching them about gemstones is wanting to purchase one of at least that size.

Please contact me if you are interested in selling your Quahog pearl for this cause.

May 28, 2008
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WANTING TO SELL
by: debbie

has anyone found how much much they are worth
i have 1 too
will sell it
thanks

May 27, 2008
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FOUND A PEARL TOO
by: new orleans

i think i have found a quahog pearl, in an oyster. it's purple,black, and white. i was eating fried oysters at acme oyster house in new orleans and bit into something hard, to find a pearl. wounder if it's of any value. thank God did not break a tooth.

Apr 04, 2008
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Another Pearl
by: Joanne

Well-I have to say you found your pearl on my wedding anniversary of 28 years! Congrats to you! Just recently (March, 2008) my husband and I were enjoying some steamers and found a pearl also. We were in shock. No one finds pearls in clams-so we thought. To date we have not shown our find to anyone of importance, however, we are interested in finding more informaiton. I enjoyed reading your story.

Thanks,

Joanne

Mar 08, 2008
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I FOUND ONE TOO!!
by: LORI

HEY CORY, I FOUND A QUAHOG PEARL RIGHT HERE IN PORT ST. LUCIE FLA. MY SISTER TOOK ME TO THE FARMERS MARKET, AND I BOUGHT MYSELF 3 DOZEN CLAMS, CAME HOME, STARTED EATING THEM, AND BOOM,A PEARL!! TOOK IT TO THE JEWERLERS, AND IT WEIGHS 1.1 GRAMS. I WILL TAKE IT BACK TO OHIO WITH ME, AND SEE IF I CAN GET IT APPRAISED. GOOD LUCK WITH YOURS!! LORI P 03-07-08

Mar 07, 2008
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Hey..
by: Rodolfo, and Nancy

Me and my wife just got back from eating at a restaurant and she did the same thing you did she bit a beautiful pearl that looks just like yours.. Perfect to that size of a pennie just as you show yours..Nice to have one. I think that was wierd to find actually come out of a clam..

Jan 23, 2008
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Pennsylvania Quahog
by: Mark

I found a White Perfect Quahog about 9 years ago.

It looks to be the same size & shape as Corey's. It's really neat.

Mark in PA.

Jan 01, 2008
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Cae Barton
by: Mark

I used to go quahog digging with my Aunt Cae Barton on the Cape a long time ago, we never found any pearls but my aunt was truly a gem, she passed away mid 2007.

Dec 31, 2007
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Found A Pearl
by: debbie

Hi,
I was eating cherrystone clams for New Year's Eve and bit into a pearl,
so got to surfing net and found your story. This is neat.

I was like, "Ohh my, what's this?"

My friend said, "That's a pearl!"

I was like, "No way."

But it is..was very excited and going to take it tomorrow to see of i can find anything about it.

Maryland

Dec 31, 2007
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I Got One Also
by: john

Just want to let you know I have had one for about 8 yrs. I found it in Florida and didn't think anything of it until I saw something on the abc news.

How much do you think they are worth?

Nov 11, 2007
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Quahog pearl for sale!
by: Kari

Corey's Quahog pearl is for sale!

He was offered $500-$1,000 for it, site unseen, but was told by other experts it was worth at least $5,000.

Check out more photos and contact form here on this website: www.karipearls.com/quahog.html

Let him know via the contact form on that page if you'd like to purchase his pearl.

Kari

Nov 11, 2007
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Interesting
by: Anonymous

Hi Corey,

Were you able to get more information about your pearl? Better yet, did you find out it's value?

Sep 30, 2007
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Quahog pearl
by: Greta

Hi there,

Absolutely neat. What a find. Hope he gets tons of money for it.

Greta

Sep 28, 2007
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How fascinating!
by: Felicity

What an interesting find! I hope your teeth are still in tact! Glad you didn't swallow it. Thanks for the show and tell.

Sep 28, 2007
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Amazing
by: Anonymous

The picture doesn't seem to do it justice

Sep 28, 2007
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Amazing!
by: Anonymous

Amazing! I'd liketo bite into a clam and find an pearl.

Good picture, too. Accurately shows the size of the pearl.

How much is a pearl like this worth?

--Mark

Sep 28, 2007
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Nice
by: john s.

I am just going to say that's a beautiful one of a kind pearl . You might say priceless if you didn't put it for sale ,hence not having an established price.

Sep 27, 2007
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Beautiful Pearl
by: Andrew

I do not know what it is worth but it looks like beautiful pearl. Thanks

Sep 27, 2007
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B-Day Pearl
by: Chelsey Lynds

This may not be a knowledgable comment, but you found that pearl on my birthday September 21st! That is so cool! Maybe I am like that pearl...multi-faceted, complex, beautiful. I would make an offer but I have no money. Hope your selling goes well!

Sep 27, 2007
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princess of my domain
by: Anonymous

that is a great pearl story. I write short stories, May I use that in one sometime in the future,

dianamo@carolina.rr.com

Sep 26, 2007
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A Beautiful Pearl !
by: Kari

Corey,

Your pearl is beautiful! The chances of finding a Quahog pearl are pretty slim.....Lucky You!

The three colors make it especially stunning.

A purple Quahog pearl was recently discovered in an antique brooch and is quite valuable.

Anyone else found a Quahog Pearl?

Kari

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