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