When you think of pearls, the first thing that comes to mind is the most common freshwater pearl, Akoya pearl, South Sea pearl, or the precious Tahitian black pearl. In the pearl family, there is also a mysterious new star, which is known as the pearl world white and rich conch beads. In terms of value, it is much more expensive than the gold beads known for their preciousness. Why can conch beads become famous? It all depends on the excellent genes of this body.
First, the mystery of the life of the conch beads
For pearls, we all know that it is an ancient organic gemstone. It is a product of the mollusk oyster. But the conch beads are not from oysters. The mother of the conch bead is the large phoenix. The Japanese also refer to the big phoenix snail as the queen phoenix snail. Its shape is very similar to that of the horn conch, with a beautiful color of orange in the pink.
This pearl-producing snail is mainly distributed in Florida, the United States, and the Caribbean Sea beaches and other places. It is completely different from ordinary pearls, which is definitely a mysterious figure in the pearl family.
1. Production is scarce: one in fifty thousand chances
Unlike ordinary pearls, conch beads are also valuable because of their sparse production. It is understood that there are about 50,000 conchs inside to have a usable pearl. In total, only a maximum of 2,000 to 3,000 conch pearls can be found each year. Among them, only up to 20%-30% of conch pearls can be used for jewelry processing. Therefore, a molded conch bead jewelry is very rare.
2. Pure natural: it is difficult to achieve artificial breeding
Nowadays, many common pearls are mostly raised in captivity, and artificial breeding can make the color and color of pearls achieve the desired quality. But the conch beads are pure products of nature. At least so far, there has been no successful case of artificial cultivation of conch pearls. The conch beads have a golden ratio spiral shape, which is too complex to be imitated.
3. Bring your own ID card: Flame pattern
Conch beads are difficult to imitate, except for their special appearance. It also has a flame pattern that is difficult to imitate. This unique pattern became the identity card of the conch beads. It is generally difficult to imitate. The flame pattern of the shape structure makes the conch pearl belt as delicate and elegant as silk. And each conch pearl has a different flame pattern, which is unique.
Sister Po Tip: It also has a flame pattern, but I am a Merlot bead
Like conch beads, Merlot beads also have a flame pattern. However, the Merlot conch belongs to the gastropod family of the vortex snail family, also known as the papaya snail, which is a monovalve software animal produced in Myanmar, Thailand and other places. The color of the Merlot beads and conch beads are also different, and its color ranges from orange red, orange, yellow, yellow brown to near white. Merlot beads are even more precious than conch beads, and its global stock is only about 200.
Second, the higher the value, the greater the value
1. It is the darling of international big names
Conch beads also have the luster of pearls, and under the bright appearance of pearls, they also contain a kind of bright flame. This luster is sometimes soft and sometimes unrestrained. Comes with a sense of luxury. This high-value appearance is naturally also a treasure loved by many big names.
Dragonfly platinum brooch
MIKIMOTO Fine Jewelry's conch bead necklace with diamonds
Mikimoto Mikimoto Fine Jewelry Collection Conch Bead Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany chrysanthemum-shaped conch pearl brooch
CINDY CHAO Master Series Dragonfly Series Conch Bead Dragonfly Brooch
2. It is a favorite baby of celebrities
Conch beads are the new upstart in the auction market in recent years. But in fact, in 1987, Queen Elizabeth Taylor wore a full set of conch pearl jewelry, which amazed the whole of Hollywood. Oscar-winning brad Pitt is also a fan of it. Even Aunt Deng Wendi of the Han Dynasty wore it. Goddess Tang Wei also likes conch beads.
Elizabeth Taylor's complete set of conch bead jewelry
Wendi Deng's conch bead headdress
The goddess soup is only matched with a whole set of conch beads
Third, conch beads PK ordinary pearls, who is better?
Through some of the characteristics of the above conch beads, Bao Jie summarized the specific differences between conch beads and ordinary pearls, which can be mainly attributed to the following points:
1. Different formation methods:
Pearls are mainly produced from oysters or can be produced by artificial culture. The conch beads are slowly formed in the body of the conch and are purely a product of nature.
2. Different colors:
Ordinary pearls are generally white, gold and black are more expensive. The vast majority of conch pearls are brown, beige or ivory, and those with a slight pink color are called "pink pearls", which are very rare.
3. The surface structure is different:
Ordinary quality pearls generally require the smoother the surface, the better. However, the surface of the conch bead has many wrinkles, which is its biggest feature flame pattern.
4. Different ways of counterfeiting:
There are many ways to counterfeit pearls, generally there will be ABS plastic imitation pearls, glass imitation pearls, shell imitation pearls and so on. And conch beads are rarely counterfeited. The fake conch beads commonly found in the market are usually polished from the shell of a conch and have a similar color, but because of their special grain, they are easy to identify.
Compared with ordinary pearls, ordinary pearls can be artificially cultured and the output is relatively rich. Therefore, the price is more affordable and affordable. And white pearls are more versatile. Conch beads have a unique flame pattern and have a sense of quality. The production of conch beads is rare, so it is unique in its preciousness.
After reading this article, I don't know what type of pearl you like? Is the ordinary quality of freshwater pearls, expensive black pearls, or white fumei conch beads, welcome to leave a message to tell the editor Oh!