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Melo Natural Pearl
Melo pearls are among the rarest natural gems in the world, found inside the Melo melo marine snail rather than oysters.

Known for their striking flame-like patterns and vibrant orange to golden hues, these pearls are non-nacreous, giving them a unique porcelain-like luster. Large specimens, especially those over 20 mm, are exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs for their beauty, rarity, and value.

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A Treasure Beyond Rarity

The Melo natural pearl is a masterpiece of nature, celebrated for its captivating flame patterns and radiant shades ranging from warm golden to vibrant tangerine. Unlike traditional pearls, its smooth, porcelain-like surface reflects light with a rare, mesmerizing glow.

Specimens of exceptional size and color are almost impossible to find, making them coveted centerpieces in the world’s most exclusive collections — a true symbol of prestige, rarity, and timeless beauty.

“Few gemstones command attention like the Melo natural pearl. In 2003, a single 20-gram specimen fetched a record US $2.7 million at auction — only to be outshined in 2010, when a monumental 224-carat Melo pearl achieved US $722,500, far exceeding expectations. These extraordinary results underscore the Melo pearl’s standing not merely as a gem, but as an icon of natural luxury.”

2003 Hong Kong Auction: A 20-gram Melo Pearl sold for an impressive US $2.7 million, setting a world record for a single-pearl sale at the time .

2010 Christie’s Dubai Sale: A remarkable 224.30-carat orange Melo Pearl achieved US $722,500, more than quadrupling its low estimate of $180,000 — a testament to its extraordinary rarity and demand .

For context, some other auctioned Melo Pearls have seen prices ranging from USD $488,000 (in Hong Kong, for a blazing orange piece) to over USD $700,000, underlining the elite market value of these gems .

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