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The Largest Abalone Pearl Dealer in the World |
 
The
story begins in the 1980's when Wes Rankin, after abalone diving
for 18 years, found a 118 ct. gem + quality natural pearl in
the abalone he was cleaning.
Wes knew he couldn't be the only diver to find a pearl and our
search for pearls began.
We began collecting our vast inventory by purchasing the abalone
pearls from the abalone processing plants in Southern California.
Over the years we continued increasing our inventory by purchasing
the pearls one by one from the sport divers on the North coast
of California.
Even today we often get calls from the divers who find pearls. |
In
1994, after amassing enough pearls to supply the industry for
decades, we started our company, Pacific Coast Pearls. We
carry a very large selection of loose abalone pearls.
We also
carry a very nice selection of loose natural pearls from the
scallop, oyster, conch, melo melo, clam and mussel.
We have
our own line of designer abalone pearl jewelry using 18kt gold,
platinum, and precious stones.
Our designers create each objet d'art by using the pearls'
own unique beauty for inspiration. Also,
we carry unique antique jewelry with natural pearls.
 Consumers
today are looking for high quality pearls and they know for
certain when they purchase a natural pearl that they are buying
a gem that will appreciate in value the longer they own it.
We exhibit at the GJX Show in Tucson, Arizona in February and
at the Antique Jewelry & Watch Show at the Rio Hotel & Casino
in Las Vegas, Nevada in June.
Thank you for visiting our website.
Tish and Wes Rankin
Pacific Coast Pearls
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