YHammouda-Eyre
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Hi PearlGuiders,
OK. Bodecia have a photo this time.
This fossil pearl weighs approx. 3 grams, and the size is roughly 18mm +/- x 15mm +/-) and was found in the back yard where seashells are also often found in landscape for mulch - and this pearl was in one of the shells.
Fossils of all sorts, its reported are found in the shells - from bone fragments to shark's teeth to coprolite (dino poo). The neighbor has also been a fossil hunter for decades and agrees that this is indeed a fossil pearl.
We are interested in knowing if the outer coating that is chipped can be removed without further damage to the pearl, or should it be left alone? Apparently it is quite brittle, but the underlying portion seems to be quite solid.
Besides archaeological, do fossil pearls have a value? Photo of this specimen, is attached. Thanks PGiers.
with regards
Yvonne
www.antique-jewelry-investor.com
OK. Bodecia have a photo this time.
This fossil pearl weighs approx. 3 grams, and the size is roughly 18mm +/- x 15mm +/-) and was found in the back yard where seashells are also often found in landscape for mulch - and this pearl was in one of the shells. Fossils of all sorts, its reported are found in the shells - from bone fragments to shark's teeth to coprolite (dino poo). The neighbor has also been a fossil hunter for decades and agrees that this is indeed a fossil pearl.
We are interested in knowing if the outer coating that is chipped can be removed without further damage to the pearl, or should it be left alone? Apparently it is quite brittle, but the underlying portion seems to be quite solid.
Besides archaeological, do fossil pearls have a value? Photo of this specimen, is attached. Thanks PGiers.
with regards
Yvonne
www.antique-jewelry-investor.com
