| Earlier this year I was rather intensely researching natural pearls following our 'discovery' of poe pipi in the Cooks the year prior, and gained contact with a professional abalone diver in the 'wild west' of Australia who had discovered and retained the pearls below. Haliotis Conicopora (Brown-lipped abalone) is the culprit.
The large horn is impressive, but the 10mm round is amazing, given that abalone rounds are nearly as mythical as unicorns. The pearl is described as having 'irridescent pinks, blues and greens shining through the nacre' leading me to believe that it is even finer than the photo, assuming it is without major blemishes throughout.
I did not purchase at the time due to the need for more information, and the consideration of secure payment. Short of doing a Jeremy Norris or Sue Hendrickson impersonation, what would forum members advise?
Steve
Seattle |