C cjl_va New Member Joined Jan 17, 2012 Messages 2 Jan 17, 2012 #1 I found these inside Chesapeake Bay oysters. Are they pearls? They are each the size of an unpopped popcorn kernel.
I found these inside Chesapeake Bay oysters. Are they pearls? They are each the size of an unpopped popcorn kernel.
Caitlin Well-known member Joined Dec 11, 2004 Messages 8,502 Jan 17, 2012 #2 They could be pearls. All oysters can make pearls. They are not of any value, but yours are interesting looking. May we have a couple more photos from the other side?
They could be pearls. All oysters can make pearls. They are not of any value, but yours are interesting looking. May we have a couple more photos from the other side?
C cjl_va New Member Joined Jan 17, 2012 Messages 2 Jan 17, 2012 #3 here are a few more pics here are a few more pics
jshepherd Pearl Paradise Joined Jun 22, 2004 Messages 6,344 Jan 18, 2012 #4 It's still very difficult to tell. A camera with a macro setting should be used, and they should be shot on a light background.
It's still very difficult to tell. A camera with a macro setting should be used, and they should be shot on a light background.
