This listing features a natural Lion's Paw Scallop pearl with a pleasing button shape and a warm cinnamon-reddish brown body color. Its balanced proportions make it especially well suited for jewelry designers seeking a natural pearl with a classic profile while preserving the distinctive character of a rare natural pearl.
When illuminated under bright light, the pearl reveals delicate reflective platelets that create a subtle shimmering effect known as aventurescence, a remarkable optical phenomenon characteristic of Lion's Paw Scallop pearls.
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Species: Pacific Lion's Paw Scallop (Nodipecten subnodosus)
Origin: Pacific coastal waters of North, Central, and South America
Weight: Approximately 3.75 ct
Dimensions: Approximately 8.38 × 7.27 mm
Color: Cinnamon-reddish brown
Shape: Button
Surface: Natural characteristics consistent with origin
Optical Effect: Visible aventurescence (reflective platelets) under bright light
Condition: Natural, untreated
Ideal For: Pearl collectors, custom jewelry design, artisan jewelry, or natural pearl collections
Unlike cultured pearls that are produced for consistency, every Lion's Paw pearl forms naturally, resulting in subtle differences in shape, color, and surface that make each specimen unique. Their signature aventurescence—created by microscopic reflective platelets beneath the surface—adds depth and visual interest when viewed in direct light. Because these pearls are found only in limited numbers, they remain prized by collectors and jewelry artisans who appreciate authentic natural pearls.
