Abalone blister pearl all along

[12wentworth]

Hi Everyone! Judy here I think I have been in possession of an abalone blister pearl all along and didn't realize it. I came across a find, a piece of an abalone shell with what looked to be a long lump under a crusty yellow skin. So, I buffed out what I could and this is what I came up with. What do you think?

 

[12wentworth]

I've obviously posted incorrectly, a former picture of a freshwater pearl. The first photo is of the back of the piece I am trying to upload. Hold on.

 

[12wentworth]

Here are some more photos after I have cleaned the pearl some more. I think it looks like a cala lily!

 

[pattye]

OH, that's very pretty! Yes, abalone! Enjoy!

 

[ennui]

I have an abalone shell with a blister pearl. The gentleman who gave it to me encouraged me to cut out the pearl and make a piece of jewelry. I like the shell as is (it's huge), so not really sure what to do.