[Slraep]

Originally Posted by nlerner

I think we've deviated a bit from the topic of pearls. But perhaps some of our more deviant members might be interested in gemstones, particularly:


http://www.brushybasin.com/Gift_Fossils/PCS/pcs.html

This is PERFECT! I've been looking and looking for some sort of unique gift to send to a "friend" I find supremely annoying. It subtly says "you are full of it". Yes, it's perfect!

Slraep

[PearlFinderCharles]

" It's "BEAM ME UP SCOTTY", by the way.

I know it's Scotty..lol...I just added the other
You all are just great, It's hard to find people who have laughter in their lives anymore...

God Bless you All !
Charles

[Slraep]

Originally Posted by PearlFinderCharles

" It's "BEAM ME UP SCOTTY", by the way.

I know it's Scotty..lol...I just added the other
You all are just great, It's hard to find people who have laughter in their lives anymore...

God Bless you All !
Charles

Charles, forget about the conch pearl. I think you're the real gem.

Good luck with the sale!

Slraep

[Ashley]

It would be interesting to see the fossilized coprolites carved into egg-shapes or globes and polished... I wonder what kind of coloration might be observed in person? The site mentioned "Lovely Violets, Tans and Greens..." in their descriptions

I find it also rather odd that coprolites are going for so cheap... I guess paleontologists must have enough to last several lifetimes!

[Caitlin]

http://www.brushybasin.com/Gift_Fossils/PCS/pcs.html

Maybe those are the source of genuine elephant pearls.............

[Ashley]

This thread has been hysterical!! You are too funny Caitlin

For the price of the "Raw" coprolites, labor for carving and polishing- I'd say the Elephant pearl dealers are working with an astounding margin!

[Slraep]

Okay, really, what the hell are these??? It says "human pearls" all right but I can't bear to read any farther.

http://www.manizone.co.uk/dewa-sarir...ins-c-124.html

Slraep

[Slraep]

I couldn't help it!!!! I HAD to know!! Now I regret it dearly. I need to repent.


"Dewa Pearls"

"These are commonly known as 'Dewa' or 'Deva' pearls originating from the highly renowned and enlightened holy monks or spiritual beings. ‘Dewa’ or ‘Deva’ meaning god-like or a highly spiritual being/soul. These pearls are also referred to as ‘Sarira’, a Sanskrit term meaning body waste or decay, reiterating that these pearls are those found after cremation of the human spiritual being. The spiritual energy and god-like status which was developed by these human beings has been captured in these pearls. These pearls are formed from their chakras energies which after cremation of the holy body of the enlightened being manifested into a crystallised form to represent its high frequency. The elementals which reside in these pearls are also of high status to match that high frequency of their origin. They are known as ‘akash’ meaning ‘sky’ spirits as they have a very high spiritual status. These are therefore highly sought after by those wishing to develop their psychic abilities further and to increase their chakra energy levels to a more advance state."

Slraep

[pattye]

OH, PLEASE, NOOOOOOOOOOO----

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[Josh]

Slraep, I'm looking forward to the coprolite in the mail from you.

[Josh]

See my post in Pearl trivia in the SS section for some phoney human pearls.

[Raisondetre]

The Dewa pearls are some form of calcium compound preserved from cremated remains due to the vegetarian diet of the monks. In some circles they are known as religious relics. Very sacred and some believe them to have healing properties. I personally wouldn't touch it myself.

[Kevin Canning]

what do you say Josh, you want to be partners on a Kidney Stone "pearl farm"?

Somehow I'm not sure that my GF would appreciate them they same as the usual pearl gifts she gets

[Josh]

Originally Posted by PearlsOfJoy.com

what do you say Josh, you want to be partners on a Kidney Stone "pearl farm"?

Haha! I have an uncle that has a cure he swears by for kidney stones. You sit down with a case of beer and drink it as fast as you can.
He didn't say so but I'm guessing that it works great as preventative medicine.

[Valeria101]

This thread might be onto something...

Not to prove that human tumors are disgusting everyone knows that already, I hope... Maybe less that guy who bought one! LOL!

Just think abut it: pathological tissue and concretions produced by the human body culdn't be associated with 'pearls'. Not even remotely... Not in form, of course. Not even in function: they are not 'protective growth' that is meant to remain part of the body like pearls are. Scars fall away. Tumors and 'stones' are pathological, not supposed to be there and not tolerated by the body, let alone meant to be useful. While pearls are meant to become part of the host and be useful, not just tolerated. Couldn't say as much about human kidney stones - Yikes!

Now that I'm thinking... mammal bodies do create capsules of conjunctive tissue around foreign objects embedded in harmless positions inside. Think - buckshot. I have no freakin' idea what these look like - but they aren't concretions, they'd rotten away. Aparently those capsules have the function pearls do for a mollusk. [Is it? Is there a doctor in the house?]

Yuck again! How about leaving the 'bloody mess' aside returning to the beautiful biological defense mechanisms like those pearls ?