INDONESIAN MABE PEARLS 38.50 CTS [PF205-20 ]

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Minimum Bid (USD)	5.50	Feedback Rating	100.00% Positive
Current Bid (USD)	5.50	Member Since	18 Jul in Australia
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Bids Placed	4 jump to bid history
Starting Bid (USD)	1.00
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	November 1, 2009 5:00 PM
Ends	November 8, 2009 5:00 PM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	Pearl > Pearls	Shipping Cost	3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID	143723	Shipping Insurance (optional)	7.00
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Description

INDONESIAN MABE PEARL

This is a natural pearl harvested off the coast of Indonseia.ideal as a pendant setting.

weight 38.50 cts app

Size 36 x 9 x 28 mm app

What Is A Mabe Pearl?

A mabe pearl is a hemispherical shaped pearl which is grown against the inside of the oyster's shell, rather than within its tissue. Mabes occasionally appear in nature.

Mabe Pearls Develop On The Shell

Cultured mabes are grown intentionally, by using a hemispheric nucleus, rather than a round one; and by implanting it against the oyster's shell, rather than within its tissue. The pearl then develops in a hemispheric form, with a flat back. While in the oyster a mabe pearl is actually considered a blister pearl not a mabe pearl.

Creating Mabe Pearls

After the blister pearl has developed, it is 'worked' to become a mabe pearl. Blister pearls are ‘worked’ by cutting the pearl out of the shell with a circle-bit drill. The nucleus is then removed and replaced with a resin. The back of the pearl is then capped with a piece of mother-of-pearl to complete the mabe pearl.

Mabe Pearls, Perfect For Jewelry

Cultured mabes are used for such things as rings and earrings, rather than for stringing on necklaces. They tend to be very beautiful with high luster and orient, but are priced much lower than round pearls.

More Information

Certified Gemstones: no
Weight: 38.50 carats

Bidding History


Member	Bid	Time & Date
texastrails	5.50	November 8, 2009 2:40:50 PM
markt	5.00	November 8, 2009 2:40:50 PM
texastrails	1.50	November 8, 2009 12:58:27 PM
nancyghawkins	1.00	November 7, 2009 4:50:46 PM

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