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(Turn phone sideways to view three columns.) A two strand conch pearl and diamond necklace recently sold at Sotheby's for $1,118,500!
The following information about conch pearls is from Kunz and Stevenson, The Book of the Pearl, 1908. The structure of pearls from univalve mollusks, such as the conch, differs from that of the true pearls formed in species of Margaritifera. Instead of the alternate layers of conchiolin and of carbonate of lime, many of these have an alveolar structure. Among univalves, the most prominent pearl producer is probably the conch or great conch (Strombus gigas) of the West Indies and the Florida coast, which secretes beautiful pink pearls of considerable value. This is one of the largest of the univalve shells, some individuals measuring twelve inches in length, and weighing five or six pounds. The graceful curves and the delicate tints of lovely pink color make it exceedingly attractive. The conch abounds in the waters of the West Indies, especially in the Bahamas, where many thousands are annually taken for the shell, which forms quite an article of commerce. The flesh is esteemed as food and is also used for bait; and it is particularly in preparing for these purposes that the pearls are found, as no established fisheries exist for the pearls alone. The pearls are found embedded in the flesh of the mollusk; quite often they are in a sac or cyst with an external opening, from which they are sometimes dislodged by the muscular movement of the animal. The yield is small,a thousand shells in many cases yielding only a very small number of seed pearls or perhaps none at all. Most of them are oval, commonly somewhat elongated. The usual size is about one grain in weight, but some of them weigh over twenty, and a very few exceed fifty grains each. These pearls are generally of a deep pink color, shading toward whitish pink at each end. While this is the usual color, yellow, white, red and even brown conch pearls are occasionally obtained; these are not so highly prized as the pink ones. Conch pearls present a peculiar wavy appearance and a sheen somewhat like watered silk, a result of the reflections produced by the fibrous stellated structure. While many are beautifully lustrous, they are commonly deficient in orient, and the color is somewhat evanescent. The value of conch pearls is as variable as their form, color and size and they are sold by the fishermen at prices ranging from twenty-five cents to one dollar or more each. Those weighing from three to ten grains and of good color and luster, but not quite regular inform, sell for about $10 per grain; those of exceptional perfection in color and form, and of about the same weights, sell for from $15 to $30 per grain. In other and exceptional cases, where the size is very large, the form perfect and the color and luster choice, the value is enhanced to several hundred and even several thousand dollars each. A perfect conch pearl is among the most rare and most valuable of gems. An unusually choice one has sold in New York City for more than $5,000. The yield fluctuates considerably but perhaps averages about $85,000 annually. End of information from Kunz & Stevenson I am pleased to offer these lovely conch pearls for sale with some very affordable prices. Now everyone who has been looking for conch pearls and wants a conch pearl for jewelry or a collection can easily own one. Please contact me if you want to sell your conch pearls.
Conch Pearls for SaleConch pearls for sale.
Medium Pink Conch Pearl Oblong Oval 8mm
7 ct Conch Pearl & Aquamarine Gemstone on Sterling Silver Necklace
Beautiful Conch Pearl from the Caribbean Sea
Light Pink Conch Pearl 4+ carats
Light Brown Conch Pearl 2+ carats
Rare Pink Conch Pearl Oval Shape
Very Rare White Conch Pearl
Rare 15 carat White Conch Pearl & Peridot Necklace Not rated yet
Rare 14 Carat Conch Pearl 12mm with Star Shaped Topaz on Sterling Not rated yet
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Conch Pearls & Citrine & Emerald Necklace & Earring Set Not rated yet
Light Pink 5+ carats Conch Pearl Oval 10mm Not rated yet
3 Loose Pink Conch Pearls Each 1+ carats Not rated yet
2 Loose Pink Conch Pearls Oval Shape Not rated yet
2+ carats Conch Pearl 9mm Oval Shape Not rated yet
1+ carat Conch Pearl 6mm Dark Pink Not rated yet
4+ carat Conch Pearl Oval 9mm Not rated yet
Rare Whitish 3+ carats Conch Pearl 10mm Button Shape Not rated yet
5 carat Conch Pearl Pinkish Brown Not rated yet
12mm 6+ carat Conch Pearl Flattish Drop Not rated yet
White Oval 15mm 10+ Conch Pearl Not rated yet
Conch Pearl Oval 6+ Carats 12mm Not rated yet
Beige Oval 5+ Conch Pearl 9mm Not rated yet
Light Pink Oval 4+ carat Conch Pearl Not rated yet
Pinkish Brown Conch Pearl with White Spots 2+ Carats Not rated yet
8 Carat Light Pink Conch Pearl Oval with Flame 12mm Not rated yet
Two Tone Pink Conch Pearl 8mm Not rated yet
Deep Pink Conch Pearl Baroque Shape with Ugly End Not rated yet
Two Pink Conch Pearls Baroque Shape 2+ Carats Total Not rated yet
Dark Pink Oval Conch Pearl 7mm Not rated yet
Round Yellow Conch Pearl 5mm Not rated yet
Dark Pink Conch Pearl Oval 6mm Not rated yet
Full Pink Conch Pearl Tetrahedron Shape 2+ carats Not rated yet
3 Dark Pink Conch Pearls 3+ carats Total Not rated yet
Three Dark Pink Conch Pearls 2+ carats Total Not rated yet
Two Reddish Conch Pearls Not rated yet
Conch Pearls & Aquamarine Gemstones Set on Sterling Silver Not rated yet
Fish Shape Conch Pearl Brown 15 Carats 22mm Not rated yet
White Drop Shape Conch Pearl 12mm 5+ Carats Not rated yet
Off White Oval Conch Pearl 2 Carats 8mm Not rated yet
10mm 3+ carat Pink Conch Pearl Not rated yet
9 Carat Pink Conch Pearl Not rated yet
Conch Pearl 3+ carat Bubble Gum Pink Oval 9mm Not rated yet
3 carat Conch Pearl Oval 9mm Light Pink Not rated yet
3 carat Pink Conch Pearl 9mm Oval Exceptional Quality Not rated yet
Conch Pearl Reddish 3+ carats 10mm Exceptional Pearl Not rated yet
Rare Brown Conch Pearl Perfect Surface Oval 7mm Not rated yet
Conch Pearl Brownish Beige 6mm Not rated yet
Conch Pearl Reddish Baroque 6mm Not rated yet
Conch Pearl Quite Round Red Not rated yet
Baroque Dark Pink Conch Pearl Unique Shape Not rated yet
Dark Pink Conch Pearl Baroque Shape Not rated yet
Conch Pearl 7 carats Pink Baroque Not rated yet
Conch Pearl 6 carats Light Pink Baroque Not rated yet
Conch Pearl with Flame Light Pink Oval 2+ carats Not rated yet
Two Beige Conch Pearls Not rated yet
4 Carat Flame Conch Pearl Pastel Pink Not rated yet
8 carats Conch Pearl Flattish Drop with White Spots Not rated yet
Conch Pearl Pink 9mm 1+ carats Not rated yet
Conch Pearl Dark Pink 1 carat Oval 6mm Not rated yet
Conch Pearl Pink with Flame 1 carat Not rated yet
Conch Pearl 1 carat Dark Pink Oval 7mm Not rated yet
Conch Pearl Dark Pink 1+ carat 9mm Not rated yet
Dark Pink Conch Pearl Near Round 6mm 1+ Carats Not rated yet
Beige Conch Pearl 3 carats Button Shape Not rated yet
Conch Pearl 4+ carat Round Shape Light Pink Not rated yet
Pink Flat Drop Pink Conch Pearl 5 carats Not rated yet
14 carat Pastel Pink Conch Pearl Not rated yet
9 carat Pastel Pink Conch Pearl Oval Shape Not rated yet
White Oval Drop Conch Pearl 7+ carats Pendant on Sterling Silver Not rated yet
Light Pink Oval Conch Pearl Pendant on Sterling Silver Not rated yet
Conch Pearl 8+mm 2+ carats Pink for Sale Not rated yet
Conch Pearl Pink Oval Just Under a Carat for Sale Not rated yet
Conch Pearl with Strong Flame 11mm 7+ carats for Sale Not rated yet
White Conch Pearl Round 2 carats 7mm for Sale Not rated yet
Brown Conch Pearl 2 carats 7mm for Sale Not rated yet
Brown Conch Pearl 1+ carat 7mm for Sale Not rated yet
Brown Conch Pearl Oval 6mm for Sale Not rated yet
Brown Conch Pearl 2 carats Near Round for Sale Not rated yet
White Conch Pearl 2 carats for Sale Not rated yet
Brown Orange Conch Pearl 1 carat for Sale Not rated yet
Near Round Light Brown Conch Pearl 1 carat for Sale Not rated yet
Oval Conch Pearl 2 carats for Sale Not rated yet
Beige Conch Pearl Sterling Silver Necklace 4 carats Not rated yet
Pink Conch Pearl Oval 6+ carats Not rated yet
Brown Conch Pearl Round 4mm Not rated yet
Pink Conch Pearl 7mm Oval Not rated yet
Rose Conch Pearl Oval 1+ carat Not rated yet
Light Pink Conch Pearl 10mm Not rated yet
Dark Pink Conch Pearl 7 x 4mm Not rated yet
Conch Pearl 3+ carats Light Pink Not rated yet
Very Rare Brown Conch Pearl Not rated yet
Rare Chocolate Colored Conch Pearl Roundish Not rated yet |
