Harvest millions of shells

[waimeamomi]

I guess this is what you get when you go through millions of live "shells." The pearls are gorgeous, but it makes me sad to see the products.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6qHl-2pw3Q

http://www.baliseashell.com/Product...ryName= PEARL&SubCategoryName=a Natural pearl

 

[la_corsetiere]

They do have some nice natural pearls for sale on their site. Even a nautilus pearl.

 

[SteveM]

They do have some nice natural pearls for sale on their site. Even a nautilus pearl.

The video features some incredible pearls whether or not ever offered for sale by this purveyor. Those melos at the end are pretty intense!

But the 'nautilus' is not serious. It was featured and discussed on the Nautilus thread some time (years?) ago. I believe the seller noticed some mention of 'swirls' and latched onto this object, which appears to be either a polished gastropod opercula or shell carving. It has made the rounds, including a gem lab or two.

 

[la_corsetiere]

Was wondering about that...thanks for the clarification, Steve!

Sheri