Does this look like a natural conch pearl?

[Ilianap]

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Yes, it does. It has a nice flame pattern.

 

[BWeaves]

Yes. Nice!

 

[Ilianap]

Yes, it does. It has a nice flame pattern.

Thank you. Was hoping someone would confirm. Not very knowledgeable on Conch or Melo Melo beauties, but been researching and not very commonly found. Let’s hope what I receive is this. Previously I had purchased what they described as a Melo Melo, but in fact was a stone that was dyed and resin coating applied. Returned.

 

[SteveM]

Thank you. Was hoping someone would confirm. Not very knowledgeable on Conch or Melo Melo beauties, but been researching and not very commonly found. Let’s hope what I receive is this. Previously I had purchased what they described as a Melo Melo, but in fact was a stone that was dyed and resin coating applied. Returned.

You're living dangerously! Let us know when you receive the conch. The photo is indeed of a pale pink conch pearl with pervasive flame. What are its dimensions and weight?

 

[Ilianap]

You're living dangerously! Let us know when you receive the conch. The photo is indeed of a pale pink conch pearl with pervasive flame. What are its dimensions and weight?

I know. The rock sold as Melo Melo was a different seller. This one featured dimensions and weight are: 8.7x 5.1 x 3.2mm, (1.05 CARATS). Not big at all, and perfect for the piece of jewelry I’m working on. I will post pic post arrival.

 

[SteveM]

I know. The rock sold as Melo Melo was a different seller. This one featured dimensions and weight are: 8.7x 5.1 x 3.2mm, (1.05 CARATS). Not big at all, and perfect for the piece of jewelry I’m working on. I will post pic post arrival.

Great. The 9x5mm face of the pearl is actually not that small. Sounds like you have a good plan for it.

 

[Ilianap]

This is the item that was sold to me as a Melo Melo. I had no knowledge on non nacreous pearls, Once I researched more on them, I did not want to take a chance and shipped back for a refund.

I have no idea what this is, but it did not look like any Melo Melo I have seen. Curious tho

 

[SteveM]

From Beauty to the Beast!

Glad you researched, and that you got your money back. A seller of that sort and a money-back policy would seem anthetical.

 

[Ilianap]

Yeah, it reminds me of the biscuits served at Red Lobster. He also has amongst many, these I uploaded. Any clue as to what this is? I thought of maybe Tridacna pearl. But the look is not as smooth looking. All pics are being sold as Melo Melo.

 

[SteveM]

I would just cross that seller off my list and be thankful for the conch. And don't buy a Melo Melo pearl without a certificate from a top gem lab. There are too many fakes out there. Of course, that also means paying market price.

 

[Ilianap]

100% Agree

 

[Ilianap]

You're living dangerously! Let us know when you receive the conch. The photo is indeed of a pale pink conch pearl with pervasive flame. What are its dimensions and weight?

Hello Steve.

I received the conch pearl. It is just as pictured. It felt like I was touching a piece of porcelain, very smooth.

 

[SteveM]

Hello Steve.

I received the conch pearl. It is just as pictured. It felt like I was touching a piece of porcelain, very smooth.

Glad you're not disappointed. Look forward to seeing it set!

 

[Ilianap]

Glad you're not disappointed. Look forward to seeing it set!

I am waiting on the shell ring I ordered to start the project. I have attached some pics since you have way more knowledge than I on non nacreous pearls to determine if they are Melo Melo. Not purchasing, but some look like non Melo Melo or even pearls. More like stones.

 

[Ilianap]

Glad you're not disappointed. Look forward to seeing it set!

Almost finished. Setting was more of a mission than I thought would be. But pearl is secure, and visible.

 

[SteveM]

It's attractive, and that conch was the perfect shape for its intended home. It would be interesting to see the shell ring prior to your enhancements, also a photo of the finished ring on finger. Are the pearls epoxied in place?

 

[Ilianap]

It's attractive, and that conch was the perfect shape for its intended home. It would be interesting to see the shell ring prior to your enhancements, also a photo of the finished ring on finger. Are the pearls epoxied in place?

Yes, pearls are in place. I may just leave it as is. It’s already pretty busy looking. The ring had a glass sphere with a pearlescent coating. Pretty, but I purchased ring for the conch pearl to be homed there. I’m not into all that bling, but somehow it worked out.