Pinctada South Sea Mother-of-Pearl Oyster Blister Pearl in Shell 4.20 g Cabochon

Description: \ PINCTADA SOUTH SEA MOTHER-of-PEARL OYSTER BLISTER PEARL in SHELL Item # : 201 0045 Type of pearl : Pinctada South Sea Mother-of-Pearl Oyster blister pearl in Shell ~ this is not a ready to wear piece of jewelry Amount : 1 (one) single blister pearl in shell * All photos are taken from the actual item * Weight : approx. 4.20 gram Size : Length: approx. 40.51 mm = 1.59 inches Width: approx. 20.39 mm Thickness / height: approx. 6.10 mm Shape : Pinctada blister pearl in freeform cut shell This piece is slightly curved in the shape of the natural shell (not flat) Color : Multicolor body with a stunning highly lustrous iridescent over-glow. The color of this blister pearl is 100% natural. The pearl is not dyed and there are no other enhancements. This blister pearl is backed with resin. Luster : Excellent Quality : A-Grade / AA+ to AAA Origin : Island of Sumbawa / Indonesia Definition Blister Pearl : A natural blister pearl forms naturally as a whole pearl within a pearl sac in the mantle. The natural pearl breaks through the sac and eventually finds its way between the shell and mantle. Nacreous or non-nacreous layers of calcium carbonate are secreted over the pearl and attach it to the shell. The completely merged entity is now by definition a natural blister pearl. As the mollusk grows older, the thickness of the enveloping layers increases. Unlike whole pearls, these are removed from their shells through cutting and grinding in order to be suitable for use in jewelry as loose pearls. Some smaller shells with blister pearls are incorporated in pieces of jewelry with unique designs. A natural shell blister is an internal protuberance that forms on a shell’s inner surface. It is usually caused by a foreign object accidentally finding its way into the space between the mantle and shell surface. The mollusk attempts to alleviate this irritation with the secretion of nacreous layers. The foreign object may be a shell-boring parasitic worm or sponge, or perhaps some other organic or inorganic material that found its way into the shell while the mollusk was feeding. Definition Pinctada Pearl Oyster shell : Mother-of-Pearl is produced by the Pinctada maxima mollusk ~ the South Sea pearl oyster They are currently cultured in areas throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans, primarily in Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines. These waters are the native habitat of a large oyster known as Pinctada maxima. This oyster grows up to 12 inches in diameter and much larger than other saltwater oysters There are two varieties of Pinctada maxima, the silver-lipped and the gold-lipped. The two are distinguished by their distinct coloration of the outer edge of the interior. This type of shell is known as mother-of-pearl, and is responsible for the coloration of the cultured pearls produced, therefore the name. Remarks : Don’t miss the opportunity to own this exotic treasure Our photographs have been enlarged to show details. Most details shown in the large image are actually not visible to the naked eye. We have made the image as close as possible to the original item when viewed on our screen. Depending on the viewers monitor settings, these items may appear a few shades lighter or darker in comparison to the original object. Why Shop with AGUSTUS-Collection » eBay Seller since the Year 2000 » Very high Approval Rating » Outstanding Collection » Custom Orders & Wholesale » Free Shipping for purchases over US$ 500 » Combine Shipping for 10 days » Secure Packing & Shipping Services » Secure Payment » Items are guaranteed as described » Clear Return Policy » Fast Support Response » Outstanding Customer Service Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. The complete eBay Selling Solution.

Price: 29 USD

Location: BALI - Island of the Gods

End Time: 2025-01-08T13:25:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD