Purple Pearl

Florida man George Brock found a rare purple pearl in his clam on December 28, 2007. The pearls are normally found in New England quahogs.

1. Found by: George Brock
2. Found at: Dave's Last Resort & Raw Bar
3. Chances of finding a purple pearl: one in 2 million
4. Dec. 2005: Purple pearl found by Ted Krensavage of Portsmouth, RI
5. April 2000: "Priceless" purple pearl brooch purchased by antiques dealer for $14 at Rhode Island antique shop

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• wcbstv.com: Rare Purple Pearl Found In $10 Plate Of Clams (January 1, 2008)
  • The couple took the pearl to a jeweler who confirmed it is indeed authentic, so authentic in fact it is believed to be worth as much as $25,000.
• MSNBC: Rare pearl served in plate of clams (December 31, 2007)
• WPBF West Palm Beach: Diner Bites Into Rare Purple Pearl (December 31, 2007)
• Palm Beach Post: Royal Palm Beach couple finds rare purple pearl while dining (December 31, 2007)
• Providence Journal: Discovering a hidden treasure: A gem so rare it's priceless (May 7, 2003)
• CBS News: Purple Pearl Was Almost Tossed, Rhode Island Man... (December 27, 2005)

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• Kari Pearls: Quahog Pearl -- Have You Found One? Pearl find stories

• Strollerderby: Wishing You As Much Good Fortune In 2008 As This Guy (December 31, 2007)

• Kari Pearls: Purple Pearl Cherrystone Clam Find

• <p>Pearl-Guide.com forums: I found a purple pearl in a clam I was eating

• Luxist: Lucky Couple Finds Rare Purple Pearl in Dinner (January 1, 2008)

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