Why is there a Jaguar in our logo?
We get it… “Why the Jaguar? What’s the connection?” So, we asked Manuel to explain: “The recounting of the majesty…
How To Buy a Conch Pearl
We understand that the process of buying any piece of jewelry, let alone a rare conch pearl design, can be a difficult one. Unless you are an expert in gemology how do you know? Here are a few tips specifically on how to buy a conch pearl, but some of these tips can help you for all types of jewelry purchases.
Manuel’s First Conch Pearl Encounter
“One successful fishing day I traded 8 lobster with a local fisherman named Regino Castillo, for a fine pink pearl that later was made into a beautiful gold pendant with emerald and diamond accents. Although I felt that I might be getting the short end of the deal since I knew nothing of the history of conch pearl jewelry at the time or what I was looking at, that same pendant sold for over $6000.00 in the 1980’s…”