The article offers information on the appeal of non-nacreous pearls at the AGTA and GJX shows, with a good supply of Tahitian, freshwater, and South Sea pearls available. Topics include the display of nacreous natural pearls from Bahrain at AGTA, with a focus on natural non-nacreous pearls. Vendors at GJX showcased non-nacreous conch pearls, including a stunning graduated conch pearl necklace and an intriguing Melo pearl from Myanmar.