Conch Pearl's

[np2o]

Hi,
Let me know what you think.
All are from the Bahamas, 1990's while working as a yacht captains, my wife and I got these from divers we met while down island. These never made it to Nassau.
I want to have somesort of value and I would like to sell all.

Thanks,
Pat

 

[Caitlin]

I hope someone who has an idea of their value will show up. Good luck!

 

[DrTKStern]

Hi,
Let me know what you think.
All are from the Bahamas, 1990's while working as a yacht captains, my wife and I got these from divers we met while down island. These never made it to Nassau.
I want to have somesort of value and I would like to sell all.

Thanks,
Pat

Dear Pat,

Lovely pearls, and while you obtained them in the 1990s, since that time pink conch pearls have been successfullycultured, which is rapidly chopping a hole in the keel of conch pearl values. Other Pearl Guide members I hope comment, but in my opinion, you need GIA certification to obtain full value as natural wild pearls, not cultured. The pearls themselves are nice but in plentiful supply these days. To estimate their value, if natural, any buyer will want to inspect them carefully in good light with magnification to study their phenomena of "flame", intensity of color, perfection, etc.

If you have high resolution photos with close-ups, you can post them or email me at TomStern@TomStern.com

Sincerely,
Tom Stern,MD

 

[np2o]

Thank you Tom, I am working on the photo situation now. I will be having them certified asap as well.
Thanks,
Pat