Crowned Whelk Pearl Thread

[GemGeek]

It was found In Rhode Island waters. I think this is extremely Rare. I have done more research to find that the odds in finding one of these Whelk Pearls on the east in GEM Quality is 1 in 2 million or more. I now know this piece is worth holding onto. I'd guess a Collector or someone with a pocket could make a reasonable offer. I have turned down $2600.00 i was offered due to the Rarity and Quality of this find.
Please message me...
Charles

If it was my pearl, I would want to get top dollar for it, too. If you are unsure of the pearl's true worth, the way to find out is to put it on the market or put it up for auction.

 

[KAC]

well thats the problem with rare items - they are so rare they have no established market. Good luck which ever way you decide to go, but I think $2600 is still a pretty good offer.

 

[Valeria101]

I just cannot imagine that piece in a common jewelry design. It needs something to make it stand out for a novice as well as a versed collector... Although I suspect that a collector of rare natural pearls might just kep it locked in a dark drawer anyway.

Conch pearls have a long tradition of exceptional jewelry. Hope this pearl goes the same route too.

 

[PearlFinderCharles]

Thanks Charles,

You are very lucky to get this pearl

Valeria
Did I understand right ?
You have found only one and simulated the setting on jewelry with photoshop
What is the size of the pearl, diameter ? perfectly round, off round ? cat's eye effect or chatoyancy on this one ?

Thank You and here are the Answers to your question's ! -----

Q1 I only have the one.
Q2 6.91mm
Q3 I'd say pretty much perfect..but who am i to judge
Q4 Cat's Eye effect
When i made my trip to New York, i was told by many it was Gem Quality. Some say there are no gradings on Pearls as gems, others say it goes by carats.
After my review, I'd say it's a Species, Size, Color,Quality issue...hey i'm learning more from you folks, and that is certainly a blessing.

http://www.eastbayri.com/story/290011024545429.php

Personally,
Charles

 

[Valeria101]

Valeria
Did I understand right ?
You have found only one and simulated the setting on jewelry with photoshop.

Almost. The setting is simulated (a collage from several images). But I've used one of your pictures of your pearl. Just like you've done in your images of suggested designs. Same below

I don't know if there is another gem whelk pearl on offer anywhere but yours. And that's not for lack of searching!

 

[Caitlin]

If anyone is interested in this pearl,contact me. I have now a Solid offer of $2600.00.

New offer just came in for $2800.00
I think the Idea Photo's helped !

It sounds like you are using this site to auction off your pearl. When you keep driving up the price, it makes me wonder why.........So you can show this thread to bidders as back up for your claims?

Or did you hook another member into making that bid? If it weren't such a rare find we would have put an end to your claims much sooner. Besides, I no longer believe your claims of an offer
If you weren't using us to make this sale, what are you doing when you push up the price?



Are you going to give us a commission? No? I didn't think so.

 

[Valeria101]

Besides, I no longer believe your claims of an offer

Hell! Didn't think of that No way of knowing, is it.

 

[KAC]

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but you clearly see the pearl is not round in this picture:

 

[chi huynh]

This is a few more ideas for this Gem !

I like the yellow gold rings.
Great curve. Who is the designer?

Chi

 

[Valeria101]

....Look at this,what ya think ?

Isn't it after a Key West jeweler? can't remember the name, but do remember the charms!

I would definitely like this one set in something that reminds of the shell it came from.

Perhaps starting off with the shape of the shell section.

 

[GemGeek]

I like the yellow gold rings.
Great curve. Who is the designer?

Chi

I agree - they're sculptural - and dare I say, sensuous.

 

[PearlFinderCharles]

Are you going to give us a commission? No? I didn't think so.[/QUOTE]

Sure i would, but,I am not using this site for a sale at all. However ,if someone helped me get a reasonable price for it, i'd be Very Appreciative. I don't wish to offend anyone here. If you found this,would you not be as happy as i ? I believe this came to me for a reason, maybe an accident,maybe not. Either way, i am very open about this. I'm sorry and do appologize if i offended any of you.
I will probably do what "someone here" said, Put it on auction starting at the 2600.00 offer with a reserve. If nobody gets it, so be it. I'll be happy to "keep it in a dark place".
Again i appologize Sincerely,
Charles

 

[PearlFinderCharles]

I like the yellow gold rings.
Great curve. Who is the designer?

Chi

I just used the picture for a Demonstration for the Pearl. I honestly don't know the Designer. I am trying to best find the item that will house my pearl.Sorry

 

[PearlFinderCharles]

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but you clearly see the pearl is not round in this picture:

You can't rain on my parade, I have umbrella's
I guess it's with you and not me.
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PearlFinderCharles

 

[GemGeek]

When you made your first post in this thread you didn't say you had a firm offer - that's why I said it might become your family heirloom. I was a bit embarrassed when you immediately edited your post to read that you had a firm offer of $2600. It made me look like I hadn't read it. It would have been be nicer to post a reply to my comment than to make me look foolish. But it also made me suspicious that it wasn't a real offer.

I'll be honest with you. You sound like a nice person who, unfortunately, is caught up in a frenzy of aggresive marketing. This is not a sales site.

Your enthusiam would be thoroughly welcome on other subjects.

 

[GemGeek]

Thanks for the apology.

Charles, if you are really just overly-enthusiastic, tone it down a bit. The whelk threads are getting tedious.

If you want to get a retail price for your pearl, you will have to turn it into jewelry. The better the jeweler, the better your chances of selling it.

Really, the money you put into it may not be realized in the sale. It's a risk you have to take. That's why a wholesale offer of $2600 is good. It's a sure thing and you'll get it right away.

The wholesale buyer takes the risk of investing the money to create the jewelry and accepts the potential of a long wait for the right buyer. You don't have a dedicated sales outlet once it's finished, so think it over carefully. The kind of person who could afford to buy your pearl will probably want to do their own thing with it, another consideration.

You also might be able to do better with a GIA report confirming the rare origin of your pearl. I'm not sure if you were planning on doing that.

Good Luck

 

[PearlFinderCharles]

Thanks for the apology.


"You also might be able to do better with a GIA report confirming the rare origin of your pearl. I'm not sure if you were planning on doing that."

Good Luck

Your welcome for the appology.
Actually, i went to GIA & IGI in New York a week and a 1/2 ago.
They ( IGI ) told me on the phone, to come there with the pearl, and they would test it, and i would walk around New York for a few hours. After i arrived there, they told me it would take at least 10 days. I did not leave it with them. While i was there i went to Christie's Auction House ( They took pictures, and a copy of the newspaper article ), Van Cleef, Tiffany's and quite a few others. Alot of them never even heard of a whelk pearl or seen one. I know where i got it, and what it is, so if there is a potential buyer out there, i would be more than happy to send it off for 10 days or more ( with a deposit ). I guarantee this to be 100% Genuine,and stake my life on it.
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God Bless Always,
PearlFinderCharles

 

[GemGeek]

Your welcome for the appology.
Actually, i went to GIA & IGI in New York a week and a 1/2 ago.
They ( IGI ) told me on the phone, to come there with the pearl, and they would test it, and i would walk around New York for a few hours. After i arrived there, they told me it would take at least 10 days. I did not leave it with them. While i was there i went to Christie's Auction House ( They took pictures, and a copy of the newspaper article ), Van Cleef, Tiffany's and quite a few others. Alot of them never even heard of a whelk pearl or seen one. I know where i got it, and what it is, so if there is a potential buyer out there, i would be more than happy to send it off for 10 days or more ( with a deposit ). I guarantee this to be 100% Genuine,and stake my life on it.
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God Bless Always,
PearlFinderCharles

I don't doubt that you found it! But if you can offer someone the reassurance of the document, then that could help the sale. Good job.

 

[Valeria101]

It is a round button shape, right?

I think I'll have the black keshi pin/pendant made with a coral piece instead of elusive red pearl.

 

[PearlFinderCharles]

I'd say it's like a button, but has a more roundness to it..i need to take more pictures of it i think.