Blue pearl

[KitKhat]

I'm new to the forums and having trouble sending pictures, so this may be a repeat. I bought a silver faceted blue pearl ring in Northern Luzon in the Philippines 49 years ago. It has flaws, but is beautiful. Could you tell me what type it is and its approximate value? Thanks, Kitkhat

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[Pearl Dreams]

It could be a naturally colored cultured akoya pearl. Sometimes when the bead is implanted there is injury to the gonad, and a black/brown organic substance oozes over the bead. Nacre is laid down over this substance. In the harvested pearl, when the nacre is thick, the color seen through the transparent nacre appears blue, but when the nacre is thin, the pearl appears tan.

What is the size of the pearl?

 

[pattye]

Welcome, Kitkhat!

could you please add a profile view of the ring? It's difficult to see how rounded the pearl is. The styling is unique and pretty, so I see why you choose this ring to remember your trip.

 

[KitKhat]

Thanks for responding. Here is a profile of the ring. any idea of its value?

 

[KitKhat]

Blue pearl

It could be a naturally colored cultured akoya pearl. Sometimes when the bead is implanted there is injury to the gonad, and a black/brown organic substance oozes over the bead. Nacre is laid down over this substance. In the harvested pearl, when the nacre is thick, the color seen through the transparent nacre appears blue, but when the nacre is thin, the pearl appears tan.

What is the size of the pearl?

It is the size of a large mature green pea. I'm not sure how to describe it. Thanks. I know that it is a natural color. A lovely soft blue.

 

[KitKhat]

Blue pearl

Any idea of how I would find the value of this pearl?

 

[Pearl Dreams]

KitKhat, I moved a post for you and deleted a few other duplicate posts...let's try to keep all discussion about this pearl on this thread. It's easier to find them that way.