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Post by comed (Blackpool Don ) on Apr 1, 2015 19:44:23 GMT
Keep seeing references to Skiathos Pearls......I gather they are shells..how big are they and are they easy to find ?
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Post by Woody (Admin) on Apr 2, 2015 10:45:02 GMT
Skiathos Pearls are eroded and polished shells. They are very small, up to about 1cm across if you find a good one. You can probably find them on most Skiathos beaches, but Small Banana is the most popular, where you can see people walking up and down the beach, head down looking at the floor. They are usually found in the shale and gravel that accumulates around the tide line. You have got to get your eye in to find them though, but you may come across one by chance. Here is our collection   |
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Post by kelso on Apr 2, 2015 14:54:16 GMT
So you and you're collection is the reason I've never managed to find one, in all my years of searching!  Bob |
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Post by dennisn on Apr 2, 2015 19:45:14 GMT
Thank you comed for asking - I've wondered for long enough, but didn't have the confidence to ask.
Thank you Woody for the answer, the previous pictures you've shown on your avatar have never given me the idea of their actual size, nor of how to find them.
This year I shall find one. Honest.
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Post by comed (Blackpool Don ) on Apr 2, 2015 20:33:12 GMT
Thanks for answering my question..just seen so many references to them ! They really do look quite pretty....I`m always looking for shells so may find one !! Looks like to make certain I may have to get an ALL OVER tan..Small Banana the most likely spot to find them ! ;-) Determined to find one now !!
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Post by Woody (Admin) on Apr 3, 2015 8:57:57 GMT
The first picture doesn't really give them justice. They are a bit dusty. They look much prettier when they are wet.
I know of someone who makes beautiful jewellry out of them and have seen one (somebody elses find) that was about 1.5cm in diamter. Some of those in the picture are only 5mm across. If you imagine looking down onto a pile of shingle and spotting a Skiathos Pearl in it, you can imagine that it is quite difficult.
Bob, that collection is probably about 4-5 years worth of finds!!!!
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Post by dennisn on Apr 3, 2015 16:38:33 GMT
Bob's been going for more than 4-5 years - obviously must try harder. Or perhaps I'll leave a little store of them somewhere for him to pick up after I find loads in June.  |
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Post by kelso on Apr 3, 2015 17:10:59 GMT
It's about 12 years now Dennis and although plenty of people have shown me the ones they have picked up, I just don't seem to have the eye for it! I hope that you and Vera have more luck. By the way Dennis, I take it that you understand the dress code!!! Bob |
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Post by dennisn on Apr 3, 2015 19:36:48 GMT
I shall not be searching on Small Banana - I have too fine morals to put adult tourists into the way of temptation and children into the land of nightmares!  Maybe you should try searching on the top shelves? |
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