GIA 2.81 ctw. Natural Conch Pearl & Trillion Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in Platinum
•2.81 ctw. Natural Pink Conch Pearls (with GIA Lab Report)
• 0.50 ctw. Trillion Cut Diamonds
• Set in Platinum
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These beautiful earrings were curated and designed by GIA Graduate Gemologist & NAJA Certified Master Appraiser, Scott Papper.
Extremely Rare Matched Pair of Natural Conch Pearls
Accompanied by GIA Pearl Report # 6214031154
Gem Quality
Natural Pink Color with Gem Flame
Oval Shaped, Half-Drilled
2.81 ct. Total Weight
A.) 1.36 ct., 9.18 x 5.10 x 4.12mm
B.) 1.45 ct., 9.02 x 5.36 x 3.88mm
A conch is a medium to large-sized marine gastropod from the Strombidae family, known as the Lobatus Gigas, or Queen Conch. Queen Conchs are found off the coast of the Bahamas, Florida Keys, Caribbean Islands and Bermuda where they're harvested for their delicious meat. Popular conch dishes include conch fritters, conch salad and conch chowder. Very rarely, a natural pearl will be found inside a conch shell. Only 1 out of every 10,000 to 15,000 conchs will produce a pearl. Only 1 out of every 100,000 to 150,000 conchs will produce a gem quality conch pearl! It is unusual for a conch pearl to exceed 3mm in diameter. Conch pearls over 10mm are considered to be exceptionally rare! Conch pearls can range in color from pink to red, orange, brown and white, with pinks and reds being the most valuable. Sometimes conch pearls display a characteristic known as flame structure that can resemble a fire burning beneath the pearl's surface. This flame-like or silk-like appearance is due to a phenomena known as chatoyancy.
Gem Quality Trillion Cut Diamonds
0.50 ct. Total Weight
F-G color, VS2-SI1 clarity
A.) 4.59 x 4.37 x 2.41mm
B.) 4.52 x 4.20 x 2.41mm
Custom Bezel Set
Platinum Dangle Settings
1 1/4" Overall Length (3/4" Drop Length)
Gross Weight of 3.4 grams
Butterfly closures, for Pierced Ears
Hallmarked "PLAT" on butterfly pushbacks
Additional Documentation
The ring will be accompanied by its corresponding GIA Lab Report and digital copy of an Appraisal Report, for insurance purposes.