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   Are Melo Melo pearls real pearls?

   • Taking decades to grow in Melo Melo sea snails, the most prized Melo Melo pearls are revered for their large size, warm, orangish-yellow color, and silky, porcelaneous luster. Melo Melo pearls, like conch pearls, are not true pearls, as they are not made of nacre. And they occur only naturally, making them even more special as untouched miracles.

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   Are Melo pearls calcareous?

   • Melo pearls are extremely rare non-nacreous calcareous concretions from the gastropod Melo melo. This large sea snail has a limited range, occupying shallow seas near Myanmar, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Since melo pearls are non-nacreous, they don’t have the familiar iridescent shine of cultured pearls.

   Melo Pearl Buying Guide - International Gem Society

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   Where do Melo pearls come from?

   • Source Melo pearls come from the melo melo snail, a marine gastropod from the Volutidae family, and is also known as the Indian volute or the bailer shell. This large creature populates the South China Sea and can also be found around Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.

   What’s a Melo Melo Pearl and Why is it So Valuable?

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   Are Melo pearls spherical?

   • Melo pearls are typically perfectly spherical, unlike conch pearls which occur in all shapes. They are rarely found in irregular shapes but can sometimes be baroque – longish, oval or slightly off-round. The melo melo pearl is harder than traditional pearls (2.5 to 4 Mohs) and ranks at 5.

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   Melo pearls are typically perfectly spherical, unlike conch pearls which occur in all shapes. They are rarely found in irregular shapes but can sometimes be baroque – longish, oval or slightly off-round. Hardness and Durability. The melo melo pearl is harder than traditional pearls (2.5 to 4 Mohs) and ranks at 5.

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   Jul 5, 2023 · Melo melo pearls are amongst the rarest gems in the world. They're created by the Indian Volute (also known as the zebra snail or Melo Melo): an extremely large marine gastropod from the Volutidae family, found in Southeastern Asian waters of Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines.

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   Feb 20, 2021 · Taking decades to grow in Melo Melo sea snails, the most prized Melo Melo pearls are revered for their large size, warm, orangish-yellow color, and silky, porcelaneous luster.

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   Why are Melo Melo Pearls So Rare? Saying that Melo pearls are ' rare' is an understatement. They take decades to grow within the Melo sea snails, with the most sought-after pearls being those that are large with a porcelaneous luster and warm orange undertones.

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Melo pearls are very rare in the market. They are most prized for their orange color, similar to that of a ripe papaya. At present, there are only about 200 melo pearls in existence worldwide, mainly from the royal treasures of the Nguyen Dynasty, the last dynasty of Vietnam.

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   What are Melo Pearls? Melo pearls are extremely rare non-nacreous calcareous concretions from the gastropod Melo melo. This large sea snail has a limited range, occupying shallow seas near Myanmar, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

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   Melo pearls are a testament to the wonders of nature, offering a rare glimpse into the beauty that lies beneath the ocean’s surface. Their unique formation, striking colors, and rarity make them one of the most sought-after gems in the world.