These are natural clam pearls (2pcs) measuring 16.68 x 6.79 x 6.29mm and 16.86 x 6.96 x 6.30mm. The pearls have baroqueish-drop shapes with a white color and medium flame — a prized quality in natural clam pearls.
Undrilled and formed completely in the wild. This piece offers a grand impact for a statement earrings, collector display, or fine jewelry design project.
Size: 16.68 x 6.79 x 6.29mm and 16.86 x 6.96 x 6.30mm
Color: White
Flame: Medium
Shape: Baroqueish-Drop
Luster: High
Condition: Undrilled
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Clam pearls are rare natural gems formed within giant clams, and are prized for their smooth, porcelain-like surface and flame patterns. Unlike nacreous pearls, they lack iridescence and instead display creamy white, ivory, or pale beige tones, often with a subtle satin glow that gives them a sculptural, organic presence.
Found primarily in the Indo-Pacific region, clam pearls are exceptionally uncommon and cannot be cultivated, making fine examples highly desirable among collectors. Their quiet elegance, natural rarity, and distinctive formation have earned them a place among the most refined and sought-after non-nacreous pearls in the world.