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    Question about horn shape of abalone pearls

    Horn, conical, bear claw, tooth etc are all the same (gonad shape) and are terms for the pearl which has been formed around the GONAD area -
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    Question about horn shape of abalone pearls

    Hi There, We have a conical shape in the culturing process at the moment - we will keep you informed - a new exciting experiment for us - time will tell!!!!!!
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    Question about horn shape of abalone pearls

    We were trying to point out by showing the "pearl factory" that, inside a pearl any shape or form may look like this in a natural pearl - people mistake 'the look' for "diseased"
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    Question about horn shape of abalone pearls

    Conical - Gonad Conical - Gonad Hi There, Inside of Our Photo is not a disease, simply the small nodules of calcite. Refer - to Thread Mr Hill - Natural Abalone Pearls. Our Natural Pearl Factory - 09.07.2009 The Formation of a natural pearl is quite simple - In Tangos photo the animal is...
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    Natural Abalone Pearls

    Horn Shape Pearl - re read this Horn Shape Pearl - re read this hi there - re read this - the process of natural pearl is simple
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    Question about horn shape of abalone pearls

    Conical Conical Here 4 images of cross sections of a conical pearl. Onces again we have abserved the small individual pearl structure inside a conical. As in our image from the post "pearl factory" , you can see how the top of the conical splits on both sides. This tells us a lot about its...
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    Question about horn shape of abalone pearls

    Conical Formation Conical Formation Hi Firstly replying to Gem Geek - Yes the abalone has been turned upside to show you how they lye underneath. You will note green gonad is female - white is male as in this photos Steve - Membrane/mantle is the same - not the shell. The inside...
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    Question about horn shape of abalone pearls

    Conical - Gonad Conical - Gonad Hi There - Nice to be back We believe the conical and Wing shapes are formed by under water storm damage . From our observation, abalone found in severely currented and heavy surf zones contain more of these pearls. Our conclusion is, these shells are...
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    One For the Divers

    Cathy That is gorgeous and we love the design. Having a Conical with good lustre both sides is quite a find. I invited our diving friend Russell to view your photos - after the baby cried for eight nights in a row - I think he preferred the Conical to BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Must say, we...
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    Pearl Guide Ruckus 2010

    You are very lucky to hear Renee Newman The book is great and filled with wonderful knowledge - We look forward to hearing how it all goes.
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    Pearl Guide Ruckus 2010

    Wished we were coming - Ask around if anyone has seen Hubert Bari's new book " Pearls The General Catalogue." Ken Scarrett of GIA has seen it - said it is great. Keep us formed. We will be thinking of you "One for the Road" Rob and Denise
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    One For the Divers

    Conical sold - Ideas for smaller pearl could be like this ring I will go through old photos and find an idea for the other pearl @5.21ct
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    One For the Divers

    Yes Gem quality - just helping someone out - We know it is - cheap Not our pearl Not our price Doubt you will ever see this price ever again Denise
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    One For the Divers

    Thanks for all the private requests - yes good price underside and measurement photos herewith -
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    One For the Divers

    A Divers Find A Divers Find Today a Diver bought these in for sale. We wernt interested,but after him telling us his 7th Child was born yesterday we felt Sorry for him. This is his price - we thought we would help a Father In Shock - may be he will buy some BIRTH control. A good buy for...
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    BIG blister

    Look at our Natural Pearl Factory!!!! Look at our Natural Pearl Factory!!!! These photos are just a part of where we can find our "Naturally Formed Pearls" The shapes in the water are abalone going about their daily business. We will share more pearls as we find them.
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    Economical Ring

    Thank you so much. Yes we sold that ring. Here is another - silver, 18ct yellow gold and one Larger Pearl $300.00 USD - Making it in silver allows for a reasonable price Has anyone viewed Hubert Bari'S New Book PEARLS - THE GENERAL CATALOGUE. Our pearl is on the front cover - bottom right. We...
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    Economical Ring

    Economical Pendant Economical Pendant Hi There, I thought I would share one of our designs. This simple design (Koru Pattern - The Koru is the frong of our NZ Fern and our National Symbol) can be made into a pendant many different ways. With the current Gold Prices the idea is to make an...
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    Colour Through the Eyes of Everyone

    Colour of the Southern Ocean Colour of the Southern Ocean This is a Gorgeous pearl (photo does not do it justice) In a simple design that reflects the sea. AND ANOTHER CONTRAST OF COLOUR CHAMPAIGN & WHITE DIAMONDS AND NATURAL ABALONE PEARL
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    Natural Abalone Pearl For the Beaders

    Hi There, Havnt been on the forum for a while have been busy down under. Our Natural Pearls are now collected all over the world for either jewellery or pearl collections. Looking forward to Hubert Bari's book PEARLS: The General Catalogue. This book will add excitement to the forum. We...
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