THE PERFECT FIND: Discovering the Nearness of Christ — by Julie Hasling
CONCH PEARL FUN FACTS
The shell on the cover is the Queen Conch, a Caribbean icon known for producing one of the rarest gems on earth: the natural conch pearl. Unlike oyster pearls, conch pearls cannot be cultured or manufactured—they can only be found in the wild.
Fewer than 1 in 10,000 conchs ever form a pearl, and even fewer produce one with the prized pink “flame” pattern. Because of their extreme rarity, fine conch pearls can command exceptional value, often selling for thousands of dollars per carat and, in rare cases, tens of thousands. Their beauty, scarcity, and purely natural origin make them one of the world’s most treasured and sought‑after gems.
© Copyright 2026 by Julie Hasling. Cover design by Lynn Hasling Pellerin