Melo Maree Pearl, Diamond & Gold Hoop Earrings
Melo Maree Pearl, Diamond & Gold Hoop Earrings
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£16,520.00
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£16,520.00
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A pair of Lustre Melo Maree Pearl, Diamond & Gold Hoop Earrings with two 0.50ct Cushion cut Diamonds set in an 18K yellow gold open-back claw setting with a butterfly back closure.
The Melo pearls measure ca. 8.9 x 7.8 mm (4.08ct) and ca. 9.5 x 11 mm (4.60ct).
The length of the earrings is 3.0 cm.
One-of-a-Kind
The Melo Pearl is a breathtaking marvel of the natural world. Unlike traditional pearls formed in oysters, these exquisite gems are crafted entirely by the wild Melo melo sea snail inhabiting the warm waters of Southeast Asia. Because they cannot be cultivated or farmed by human hands, every single specimen is an untamed, irreplaceable gift from the ocean.
The rarity of Melo Pearls is legendary, making them far rarer than most traditional diamonds. Finding one is a true "lottery ticket" of the ocean, shaped by several extreme natural factors:
Impossible to Culture: Unlike standard pearls, the Melo sea snail completely rejects human culturing efforts. Every single pearl found is an entirely wild, accidental creation of nature.
One-in-a-Million Odds: Only about 1 in every 10,000 Melo snails will ever produce a pearl. The odds drop dramatically to 1 in 100,000 for a gem-quality stone, and 1 in a million for a large, valuable specimen.
Decades to Grow: Because they grow incredibly slowly via natural defences inside the snail, a wearable Melo pearl often requires several decades to form.