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Yes, think I have more photos, Caitlin.. will take a bit of time to sort through the CD to find out if they are worth posting. I tried to research ab pearls online because I wanted to figure out how people managed to photograph the illusive and shifting hues that appear in California pearls. But...

Photographer Roger Smith just sent a CD, including a few more photos, so thought I'd post this one of the 2 1/4 Inch Tusk Pearl in my hand. This photo does a better job of capturing the illusive color, brilliance and sheen of this amazing pearl.

You're welcome! I hope people can find their way to this string and reply with feedback and observations. It was a pleasure to share the pearls with your members, and now I'm enjoying the pearl forum site itself. By the way, if anyone is interested I noticed a few (very small) NZ abalone pearls...

Jeremy, I've finally finished posting photos to pearl forum. Caitlin asked me to share the pearls so we did the best we could. Photos do not reflect the beauty of the nacre but do indicate size and shape. Have you checked them out? I'd like to get together with you. Am trying to figure out how...

Your jewelry is gorgeous. I love the way you combine different shapes and sizes and the quality of the pearls looks excellent. You don't knot your pearls, right? How do you string them and what type of clasp do you use? Thanks so much, Patricia

The End The End One last word. Measurements for all of my pearls were taken at their widest points. I measured in inches, using a flat ruler because I realized that the process of accurately reporting exact size and weight should and will be accomplished by a professional. My objective in...

The last photo The last photo These are two awesome views of the first, large, 2 1/4 inch Abalone Tusk Pearl posted at the beginning of the thread Caitlin calls "PatriciaDear's Abalone Pearls". I wanted you to see how lovely this pearl is from every angle, and decided to end my postings by...

Unset Abalone Tusk Pearl Unset Abalone Tusk Pearl This is the last of my Tusk Pearls. It's the smallest at 1 1/4" long, 3/4" wide, and about 1/2" deep. But it's also the most pristine, beautifully formed tusk pearl in my collection. Every side of this pearl is perfection.

Side view, Abalone Tusk Pearl with Sterling Cap Side view, Abalone Tusk Pearl with Sterling Cap The above Abalone Tusk Pearl is tilted on it's side in this photo. This pearl is 1 1/2 " long, 3/4" wide, and almost 1/2" deep. The pearl is silvery blue with flashes of pink, green, purple, etc...

Sterling capped Abalone Tusk Pearl Sterling capped Abalone Tusk Pearl Abalone Tusk pearl. Set in a sterling cap.

Flat bottom small baroque pearls Flat bottom small baroque pearls This is an assortment of larger, flat bottom, irregular/baroque Abalone pearls. Most of these pearls have 'curly' tops (and remind me of sitting or nesting birds.) Hard to imagine how they could be used in jewelry, but I'm sure...

blurred photo earring pearls blurred photo earring pearls This is a blurred photo of small flat-bottom abalone pearls, intended for use in stud earrings. The size should be readily apparent. There are two sets of matching pearls in this particular group. A couple of the below pearls show the...

Round Abalone Pearls vs Tusk Pearls Round Abalone Pearls vs Tusk Pearls I understand that the tusk pearls (and probably the extra large baroque pearls) form inside the abalone itself. The tusk and perhaps the teardrop shape reflect the shape of the gonad area of the abalone where they form...

thanks pattye thanks pattye So glad you are enjoying the pearls, Pattye. I'm also glad that I'm finally able to share them!

thank so much for the feedback thank so much for the feedback Thank you.. I'm glad you are enjoying the pearls!

broken tusk pearl broken tusk pearl One more view of the broken pearl. I just think it's so interesting to examine the pearl to gain insight about how it was formed. This pearl is a true specimen and should be displayed inside a glass case. Pearl is 2" long, about 1 1/2" wide and 3/4" deep...

Broken tusk pearl Broken tusk pearl A top view of the broken tusk pearl. Looking directly at the cupped surface of the detached top.

Very large broken abalone pearl Very large broken abalone pearl Abalone tusk pearl. Unfortunately this peal is broken. The oblong "top" of the pearl is detached from the bottom and the tip of the tusk is gone. (The pearl was once a very rounded baroque tusk shape.) An expert could detect...

baroque in gold baroque in gold The gold base is flat, with an oblong hole behind the pearl. The pearl is 7/8" in length, a bit over 3/4" in width, and 5/8" deep. You can see the pearl from the side in this photo. May be confusing to see various angles and tilts of the pearl, but I wanted to...

Baroque pearl in gold Baroque pearl in gold Another view of the baroque abalone pearl. Actual color of pearl is closer to the color in this photo.