Abalone Pearl from New Zealand

[Custy]

Hi
I have this pearl and am interested in whether anyone has seen one like this before, or any comments or information about it.
It is approx 60mm long, about 30mm wide at the widest point. Looks shark-tooth (ish) in shape.
thanks.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Definitely an abalone pearl, and a large one, too!

Here is some information about these pearls:

https://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/content.php?63-Abalone-Pearls

https://kojimapearl.com/pages/abalone-pearls

https://www.jckonline.com/magazine-article/abalone-pearls/

And you may find this page interesting...
https://www.karipearls.com/natural-abalone-pearl.html

 

[Custy]

Abalone Pearl from New Zealand

Thanks for the interesting links. Forgot to mention it is 55.8 carats. I see there are other similar examples on the links, will have a good read through.

Definitely an abalone pearl, and a large one, too!

Here is some information about these pearls:

https://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/content.php?63-Abalone-Pearls

https://kojimapearl.com/pages/abalone-pearls

https://www.jckonline.com/magazine-article/abalone-pearls/

And you may find this page interesting...
https://www.karipearls.com/natural-abalone-pearl.html

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Another natural pearl seller that carries these...
http://www.thepearlcollector.com/abalone-pearls/?sort=newest
http://www.thepearlcollector.com/abalone-pearl-photo-gallery/?sort=newest

 

[BWeaves]

That's a fantastic abalone pearl. Very expensive.

 

[pattye]

Custy, wow, that's a fabulous abalone pearl; thank you for sharing the photos! Lovely coloration.

 

[Katbran]

That's a beauty ! Lovely colours and whopping size !

 

[86Corvettegirl]

Fantastic & very large Abalone pearl!!! A very creative piece of jewelry could be made from it. It's gorgeous!

 

[ericw]

I agree 86Corvettegirl : the right shape to make so a beautiful jewel than this pearl is nice, awesome too!