Recent content by patriciadear

I've been interested in reading the posts regarding how an abalone tusk pearl is actually formed. It seems to me that my large broken pearl might be of some interest. Due to the potential value of large tusk pearls and perhaps due to the fact that broken pearls like this one may have been...

Wow.. when I saw the photo tonight I thought.. these are fabulous... the natural color is so different, so brilliant.....But after reading the info here I'm discouraged about them. Perhaps they will figure out how to culture these pearls in a more stable manner... I hope so. I have a very large...

I just took out my pearls and looked at your photo again. Your photo captures the silvery color and sheen of my pearls. In fact your pearl is exactly like my pearls.. Identical. Makes me think that your pearl slipped out of my pocket during one of my visits to see the Lobster Man on Sterns...

By the way, how did you acquire the GIA report? I'd like to take that step myself.

your abalone pearl your abalone pearl Hi John, With the exception of a rainbow hue (which is illusive in photos) your pearl looks exactly like the pearls I own.. And you picked yours up under Stern's Wharf, about the same time and place I acquired mine! Amazing coincidence. I don't know...

ab pearl find ab pearl find Did you dive for the abalone and discover the pearl inside? If so, what color was the abalone shell? Red? The pearl is such an unusual shape .. like a yo-yo. Could be set so many different ways.

Oh.. ok.. you mean that there are thick areas, (probably due to parasite invasion).. that form/begin inside then get pushed to the outside of the shell, appearing there as thick bumps that can be cut and polished. Got it. In my opinion those areas should be regarded as pearls.. formed on the...

Hi Catlin..Yes, your theory makes much more sense. Some of the old 'abalone blister pearl' jewelry listed for sale on line is marvelous.. The only confusing thing is the orange color that surrounds the 'pearl' area. I examined my shells and absolutely could not figure out where the heck the so...

I'll try to get someone to photograph the antique stick pins I've collected over the years ..maybe someone can help me identify the pearls. The small sterling broach (art deco broach) I own is unusual because the setting was made to conform to the exact size and shape of the 'pearl.' (a very...

Thanks, Tango, Sometimes it's very difficult to tell whether the tiny examples in antique pins are cut from nodules or are true blister pearls. But from what I can tell the nodules usually do have an orange tint and are peaked while the ab blister pearls are flatter wider (or more baroque.) I...

Welcome home to all! The Sea of Cortez pearls are amazing.. just amazing. To me, they are just as beautiful as Tahitian pearls. I love the light sky blue baroque pearl..but the deep rainbow colors in the others are fantastic. What a wonderful trip. If you have more purchases to show, I'd love...

So... Abalone blister pearls are inside the abalone! Do you think they turn into roun pearls and detatch or are round pearls formed inside the animal? Also, I have a huge blister pearl that is still attatched to a curved base but the entire structure stands free... How and where do you think...

Wow! That's one gorgeous shell. Astounding!

I'll look at your book selection here on the forum, thanks for the suggestion! And the Stack book is at the top of my list. Can anyone tell me about Abalone Blister Pearls? I love the antique stick pins with those pearls. Think they are from the outside nodules of the abalone? I have an...

oops.. the minute I posted the above question the page scrolled to reveal exacly the same kind of antique abalone 'blister pearl' I was talking about!!! So my questions were instantly answered.. Ues, I thought the red tipped blister pearl in antique jewelery were nodules .. so I guess I was...