Great episode. What about the importation or commercial sales of the conch pearls because of CITES? It bans the import of meat or shell (the pearls are caught up in this) from certain Caribbean countries. It is hard to prove origin of a pearl. Plus the conch pearl is a by product of the fishing industry and not the reason the conch is harvested. I’m fortunate to have access to these beautiful pearls, as location is everything for this rare gem. Greetings from beautiful 🇧🇿 Belize.
Super interesting! I did four and a half years on an Abalone (Paua) farm, keeping broodstock, producing larvae in a hatchery laboratory, raising juveniles and some work in a grow out shed up to 70mm so I fully understand the complications, complexity and expense ( Millions!) that would go into setting up and farming Conch but man it would be exciting and a much better environmental solution if someone made it happen. Thanks again Paul for your wisdom and insight 👍👍
Answer: Thank you Rob. There is no substitute for being at a mine (or an abalone farm) and getting your hands dirty. I have always said I learn more when I visit a gem mine than years of research with the GIA. Just a fact. I share your hope that the cultured conch pearl becomes a commercial reality! Better for us rockhounds and definitely better for the environment.
Welcome back!! Another interesting and informative gem inspired episode. During college, I worked at Sea World in Orlando. I worked in a gift shop in Japanese Village. Next door was the Pearl Diving Pavilion. There were Pearl divers and employees opening up the shells to reveal the pearls that they could have set into a setting of their choice. I saw all types of pearls and cameos carved from shell, but never a mention of the conch pearl. After watching your lesson, now I know why I never saw that particular pearl. Fascinating!! Thank you!!
Thanks, Glenna. I am glad you enjoyed it. It has definitely been flying under the radar in the gem world. But the serious collectors have always coveted this natural wonder!
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You are the best instructor in the world!
I HAVE TWO CONCH PEARLS HOW DO I GO ABOUT SELLING THEM THANKYOU FOR SHARING
Holy moly! My family has 3 conch pearls. I need to get those babies appraised.
Agreed!
Did you get them appraised?
Hello can you tell me how much a non gem quality pearl will be worth ?
Nice to see you agains
tengo dos de estas perlas una rosada y la otra amarilla,la rosada es mucho mas bella
Where would the pearl be hiding??
I'm a new sub!!! Great info.❤
Are the queen shelly pearls the same?
So glad you are back posting videos. Belize looks sensational. More Caribbean mineral and gems lessons, please.
St Martin Conch fried sandwich the best ever 😎
January 20th I found one, am from the Bahamas
Nice to see you again. Very interesting.
Great episode. What about the importation or commercial sales of the conch pearls because of CITES? It bans the import of meat or shell (the pearls are caught up in this) from certain Caribbean countries. It is hard to prove origin of a pearl. Plus the conch pearl is a by product of the fishing industry and not the reason the conch is harvested. I’m fortunate to have access to these beautiful pearls, as location is everything for this rare gem. Greetings from beautiful 🇧🇿 Belize.
Good afternoon I have a couch perile that is bigger than a quarter dollar what do U think the value is
You should get it appraised!
I’ll buy it I’m in Nassau
Welcome back !
Super interesting! I did four and a half years on an Abalone (Paua) farm, keeping broodstock, producing larvae in a hatchery laboratory, raising juveniles and some work in a grow out shed up to 70mm so I fully understand the complications, complexity and expense ( Millions!) that would go into setting up and farming Conch but man it would be exciting and a much better environmental solution if someone made it happen. Thanks again Paul for your wisdom and insight 👍👍
Answer: Thank you Rob. There is no substitute for being at a mine (or an abalone farm) and getting your hands dirty. I have always said I learn more when I visit a gem mine than years of research with the GIA. Just a fact. I share your hope that the cultured conch pearl becomes a commercial reality! Better for us rockhounds and definitely better for the environment.
I found two but lost um. My dad and brother also found one. It’s very hard to get in contact with persons who’s involved in purchasing pearls
New here. Very helpful information. Thank you,
I own several conch pearls!!!.
I had 6 of them and lost all
Welcome back!! Another interesting and informative gem inspired episode. During college, I worked at Sea World in Orlando. I worked in a gift shop in Japanese Village. Next door was the Pearl Diving Pavilion. There were Pearl divers and employees opening up the shells to reveal the pearls that they could have set into a setting of their choice. I saw all types of pearls and cameos carved from shell, but never a mention of the conch pearl. After watching your lesson, now I know why I never saw that particular pearl. Fascinating!! Thank you!!
Thanks, Glenna. I am glad you enjoyed it. It has definitely been flying under the radar in the gem world. But the serious collectors have always coveted this natural wonder!
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Hello
Tengo perlas de caracol como puedo venderlas
I never knew about these pearls.
Great content! Ty
Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💖
i have a few how do i get dem sale?
Thank you for the lesson!
Thank you
I gat Wan perl
Hlo
Am from st lucian I have one
Where can I get one im from lucia too
Where can I identify my cueen conch pearls? Where can I get certificates for my cueen conch pearls?
Where do you live
Do you buy pearls