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The abalone pearls like those in your ring are natural. Cultured abalone pearls are a fairly recent development. As far as I know, the only abalone pearls being cultured are coming out of New Zealand, using the paua species, a smaller species with intense blues and greens. I had the pleasure...

The seller's response about the metal troubles me. If they are unmarked regarding karat, I suspect they might be plated base metal. Based on the size and color, my guess would be akoya, though they don't have the sharp luster one might expect. I look forward to hearing from those with more...

Art is hugely subjective when it comes to pricing. The value is more in the piece as an art object, rather than the materials used. Something is "worth" whatever someone is willing to pay...

The one on the stand looks like a polished oyster shell with a blister pearl; the other one looks like a natural abalone shell.

Ooh, all very pretty bracelets! Welcome to Pearl Guide!

Thanks so much for all of your kind words!:o

Look what I found inside a giant clam!!! Look what I found inside a giant clam!!! Ok, admittedly the pearl is tiny, but I wanted to show off my latest piece. I found a perfect "giant" clam shell in French Polynesia about 10 years ago, maybe 1.5" long, both sides intact. That was the trip...

Thank you for this lovely tribute, Blaire - you brought back such wonderful memories.

Thanks for the kind words - I do find myself grinning ear to ear when I sculpt these little guys!

And back by popular demand, the turtle buddies!

Hello, Ducky! Hello, Ducky! It has been a while since a pearl dictated what it wanted to become, but as soon as I saw this pearl (from Kojima) I just knew it had to become a duckling. I used bronze to coordinate with the subtle iridescent pondslime tones of the pearl. I haven't yet decided...

Congratulations, Hisano! I'm so very happy for you, and pleased to see you get the recognition you deserve! And filled with lust every time I see your swoon-worthy creations...sigh...

Sorry to miss this - I will be 25 feet underwater talking to the audience about the Philippines coral reefs in the aquarium. Any chance it will be recorded so we can catch the fun later on? A virtual mini-ruckus is better than no ruckus at all...

Ooh, those pearls will look beautiful on you!!!

I love Hisano's spiky geode!!!

Fisherman and mermaid - what a great theme!!! The earrings lovely. I'm so happy for you, Zoe!

Wow- I had no idea you got a double strand!!! Gorgeous! I have offered my services to pick out more screamers...we shall see if it comes to pass!

So easy to vote for Hisano - no competition, her designs are so much more creative and innovative, in my eyes.

You are all so wonderful - thanks so much for the nice comments! Here is a close-up of their faces...