18x16mm AAA Mabe Cortez Pearl®
This one-of-a-kind Mabe Cortez Pearl® measures approximately 18x16mm and comes from the Pteria sterna oyster, native to Mexico’s Sea of Cortez.
From the vibrant hues of peacock feathers to the deep tones of blacks, bronzes, greens, blues, pink-reds, whites, and silvers, it’s no surprise why the oysters this pearl came from are nicknamed the ‘rainbow-lipped oyster.’ When grading, color is evaluated by identifying the primary, secondary and tertiary colors because often times there will be multiple colors visible at a time.
To learn more about the story behind this gem, visit the Cortez Pearl® Gem Facts Page.
How your purchase supports the supply chain.
Every purchase you make with Columbia Gem House supports a responsible supply chain. We work with individual miners and cutters, while offering careful consideration and respect to the cultures, communities, and environments in which our gems are produced. These are some of the key guiding principles in how our gems are brought to market. To learn more about our process, visit our Fair Trade Gems® Principles & Protocols page.
