Ancient Giant pearl (Selling pearl 33klg. 6klg. 9klg.)

[paragon]

 

[jshepherd]

These aren't pearls ...

 

[paragon]

These aren't pearls ...

I have papers

 

[jshepherd]

They still aren't pearls.

 

[paragon]

What is this sir?

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Read this article from The Journal of Gemmology:

Fake Pearls Made from Tridacna gigas Shells

 

[Lagoon Island Pearls]

The first image is cut shell. The second image looks like blisters cut away from the shell, hence destroyed and devoid of any value, scientific or otherwise.

The certificate from the lab suggests they test soil and water not gemstones.

Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) are listed as endangered by CITES. It is illegal to trade in most countries.

These monstrosities are not collectible nor even remotely desirable, instead an embarrassment for the business and economy of Philippines

 

[CortezPearls]

The first image is cut shell. The second image looks like blisters cut away from the shell, hence destroyed and devoid of any value, scientific or otherwise.

The certificate from the lab suggests they test soil and water not gemstones.

Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) are listed as endangered by CITES. It is illegal to trade in most countries.

These monstrosities are not collectible nor even remotely desirable, instead an embarrassment for the business and economy of Philippines

I agree wholeheartedly.

 

[Nick_Abdusalam]

In possession, 18kgs giant clam pearl. any idea how much could I sell?