Found a Quahog Pearl - K&G pearl

by Gary Mott
(New York)

Hi, in March of 2020 while living on Cape Cod I was digging quahogs in the Bass River in South Dennis, Massachusetts. I was getting a batch to make stuffies (stuffed clams). I had steamed them first as I always do and as I was taking them from the shell, I saw this purple object. It was round, hard and very shiny. I realized what it was and got very excited. I started showing it to everyone. I even called my friends who were very excited (and jealous) for me. I read and heard that they can be valuable. I have not had it appraised but twice My wife tried to get me to turn it into a new bathroom in our house. I said not a chance as they are so rare. It would make a beautiful necklace but my wife doesn't wear necklaces. For now it is in her jewelry box. It is 10.23 mm in diameter and 9.017 mm in height. As I have read on your website that I can name it, We will call it the K&G pearl. That's for Kathleen and Gary. Thank you