THE SCALLOP PEARL: Unlike other non-nacreous pearls such as the melo-melo and conch pearl, the scallop pearl comes from a bivalve mollusk know as the "Mano de Leon", or the "The Pacific Lion's Paw". This shellfish garners its name due to the unique shape of its shell, which resembles a lion's paw. Scallop pearls are native to the coastal waters of Central and North America and most commonly found off the coast of Baja California.
The scallop pearl is a very rare occurrence and is the bi-product of wild-harvested scallops. Due to the rarity of the gem, scallops are not sought for their pearls. Scallop fisherman, that spend their whole lives harvesting the meat of the shellfish, may only find a small handful of pearls during their entire lifetime.
The scallop pearl is a very rare occurrence and is the bi-product of wild-harvested scallops. Due to the rarity of the gem, scallops are not sought for their pearls. Scallop fisherman, that spend their whole lives harvesting the meat of the shellfish, may only find a small handful of pearls during their entire lifetime.