Couple Finds Pearl Digging for Clams in Narragansett

Kenneth and Carol Wunschel went clamming on Sunday, July 18th and were treated to a lovely surprise - a pearl!

Posted: July 20, 2010

Clam Pearl Kenneth and Carol Wunschel went clamming on Sunday, July 18th and were treated to a lovely surprise. According to projo.com, the couple dug for a bucket of clams, bought some lobsters and headed home to enjoy their seafood.

Carol Wunschel put the littleneck clams on the grill so the couple could enjoy them while the lobsters were still cooking. Carol ate one and discovered something inside -- a pearl! She didn’t know what it was at first, but her husband Ken knew right away that it was a pearl.

Mrs. Wunschel has clammed since she was a little girl of 6 years old. The Wunschels got married on August 3, 1983 and she taught her husband how to clam. The very first time they clammed, her husband lost his wedding ring.

The pearl Mrs. Wunschel found is a teardrop shape and has a lovely lustre to it. Her husband wants to have it made into a pendant for her.

Summertime is one of the most popular seasons to find pearls as you clam or get oysters. While not everyone does find a pearl, as you can see some do get lucky. Keep our helpful tips in mind as you clam or get oysters to search for those beautiful pearls.

Open all clams and oysters slowly and carefully. The pearl may be inside and you’ll find it with gentle inspection. Use a finger to tap on the clam or oyster inside and see if you feel a pearl. Remove it gently.

Have patience when you clam or get oysters. Some do this with the singular goal of finding a pearl – yet not everyone will do this and it can cause frustration. Enjoy getting your clams or oysters and have a bit of patience.

Find a pearl? Take it to be appraised and see its value and learn about the pearl. This will help you appreciate the pearl even more. A pearl you find in this way will be special to you, simply for finding it – but discovering you’ve found a valuable pearl will be even more exciting.

Have some ideas of what type of jewelry you’d like to create with your pearl. A ring, pendant or even adding on to current jewelry can all be great ideas. There are many things you can do with your beautiful pearl!

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