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 Conch
Pearls
A Conch Pearl is a non-nacreous, calcareous concretion produced primarily by
the Queen Conch (Strombus gigas). Conch pearls often exhibit a flame-like
pattern due to concentrically arranged calcium carbonate plateles in a
lamellar fasion.
Conch Pearls, The Pearl That’s Not Really A Pearl, in the Technical Sense
Conch pearls (pronounced "konk") contain no nacre, so technically they are
not actually pearls at all. Instead, the gems are calcareous concretions,
similar to kidney stones in humans. They are produced by the Queen conch
mollusk (Strombus gigas), which lives primarily in the Caribbean near
southern Florida.
Conch Pearls Are A Very Rare Occurrence
No one has yet devised a method for culturing conch pearls, so every one you
see will be a natural pearl. Therefore, they are extremely rare and
valuable. It is estimated that only one in 10,000 conchs produces a pearl,
and that less than 10 percent of those are of gem quality.
Pink
Pearls: Works especially with the Heart Chakra. Pearl works
best without other gems. Divers wear pearls for shark protection.
Please email us for current jewelry available with specific stones you
are looking for
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