[National Pearl]

Zeide,

We have had a number of people contact us about various calcareous concretions that they have found in Lobster or other crustations. They are normally excited and ask whether or not their discoveries have any real monetary value. My typical answer is that there may not be much monetary value for most such pearl-like concretions, but that if they enjoy their find, a lack of commercial value shouldn't discourage them from treating it like a true treasure. I never feel like I am giving a good enough answer, so I was wondering, what would be your answer to the same question concerning such finds?