Most of the pearls used in jewellery are almost spherical, white to light tan in colour and about 3-5 mm in diameter. Pearls of >5 mm in diameter and of near spherical shape are not at all common. Three exceptional specimens were on hand at the time of our visit. Two were "button" shape, round, but flattened on one side. The tan one measured 9 x 10 mm d. x 9 mm high; the white one measured 12.2 mm d. x 8.5 mm high. The largest baroque pearl measured 20x9x8 mm. Over the years, Craig’s biggest and best specimens were four large rounds of 8-11 mm that he set in cage-style pendants. He has also seen one that resembled a .44 calibre bullet.
The chances of the Digby scallop pearl becoming a major new industry in Canada are remote.Although scallop pearls have the advantage of being a natural gem in a world where consumers must consider country of origin, treatments, and disclosure , the supply is small and unreliable. For the small business now in place , it is likely that the market can be expanded somewhat, with more knowledge and awareness of the scallop pearl. Craig Fancy is doing well to concentrate on a line of moderately priced jewellery of good quality. A scallop pearl makes a wonderful and appropriate souvenir of the Maritimes. Digby scallops pearls are certainly a worthy addition to the list of Canadian Gemstones.
Most of the pearls used in jewellery are almost spherical, white to light tan in colour and about 3-5 mm in diameter. Pearls of >5 mm in diameter and of near spherical shape are not at all common. Three exceptional specimens were on hand at the time of our visit. Two were "button" shape, round, but flattened on one side. The tan one measured 9 x 10 mm d. x 9 mm high; the white one measured 12.2 mm d. x 8.5 mm high. The largest baroque pearl measured 20x9x8 mm. Over the years, Craig’s biggest and best specimens were four large rounds of 8-11 mm that he set in cage-style pendants. He has also seen one that resembled a .44 calibre bullet.
The chances of the Digby scallop pearl becoming a major new industry in Canada are remote.Although scallop pearls have the advantage of being a natural gem in a world where consumers must consider country of origin, treatments, and disclosure , the supply is small and unreliable. For the small business now in place , it is likely that the market can be expanded somewhat, with more knowledge and awareness of the scallop pearl. Craig Fancy is doing well to concentrate on a line of moderately priced jewellery of good quality. A scallop pearl makes a wonderful and appropriate souvenir of the Maritimes. Digby scallops pearls are certainly a worthy addition to the list of Canadian Gemstones.
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