Found pearl in oyster, wondering of worth?

[JohnHeffner]

I found an underdeveloped pearl that is not fully round in a Bluepoint Conn Oyster I got from Whole Foods Grocery Store, (a grocery store specializing in organic all-natural, responsibly raised meats and seafood). (I assume "Conn" stands for Connecticut.) I steamed the oysters really well before I ate them. (They got really hot.)
The pearl is smooth to the touch and pretty dense and hard. (Smooth to my teeth but did not feel the other side that is underdeveloped. I'm not sure I needed to do that.)

I assume this is not worth much, but wanted to get your opinion. Do I need to classify myself as a new millionaire?
thx, john h

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Hi and welcome to Pearl-Guide!

Here is a bit about the Bluepoint oyster:
http://www.chefs-resources.com/Blue-Point-Oyster
http://www.oysterguide.com/maps/new-york-and-connecticut/bluepoint/

While you have a very cool conversation piece (I never found one!), the pearl does not have any commercial value.

 

[JohnHeffner]

Thank you! I will keep your reply and the article you sent, and I'm going to save both pieces of the oyster shell, put it in some kind of decorative container (I assume needs air), and let it be a conversation piece in the house. cheers!
(Wow, what a quick reply! Like, I sent this like an hour ago or so.)

 

[Pearl Dreams]

You could even place the pearl in one half of the shell, and display it that way...it's true that pearls benefit from exposure to the moisture in the air (not in a safe.)

 

[pattye]

John,

Around here we consider it very good luck to find a pearl in an oyster, though it has no real value except as a good story! Saving the shell, too, for display is a great idea! (Whole Foods is a popular store here in Oregon, too.)

 

[JohnHeffner]

thank you Pattye