Couple in Nonthaburi finds rare Melo pearl worth 500,000 baht
A couple in Nonthaburi, Thailand, were thrilled to discover a rare Melo pearl in a cockle shell, valued at half a million baht. The pearl, weighing 1.91 carats, was verified as genuine and came with a certification.
Adisak Sidao, a 29 year old foreman, and Sawitri Sangjan, a 27 year old company employee, shared their excitement after stumbling upon this precious find. They were at their home in Tawi Watthana, Sai Noi district, when they recounted their story. Earlier this month, they had purchased 2 kilograms of cockles from Wat Seniewong Market to prepare a meal.
As they ate the cockles, everything seemed normal until they reached the last one. Adi Sakdi felt something hard in his mouth, which he initially thought was a stone.
Upon spitting it out, he became curious and began researching online. He soon realised it could be a pearl, but was unsure. His partner, Sawitri, also couldn’t confirm its authenticity. They decided to seek opinions from colleagues, who were sceptical due to the lack of certification.
A week later, still intrigued, they took the pearl to a specialised testing company in Silom, paying around 1,700 baht (US$50) for the service. The results confirmed that it was indeed a genuine pearl. The company issued a certificate verifying the authenticity of the oval-shaped, white pearl weighing 1.91 carats, reported KhaoSod.
The couple expressed their astonishment at finding the pearl, especially since they frequently buy cockles from the market and had never encountered anything like this before. They plan to research the value of this type of pearl, which they believe might be around 500,000 baht (US$14,880). This discovery was a stroke of luck, as Melo pearls are extremely rare and valuable.
In related news, a Thai woman was surprised to find a pearl inside a shellfish she bought from Khlong Suan Market, Bang Bo District, Samut Prakan.
