Question: are pearls from clams worth anything?
Answer: "From what I've read, one in 5,000 clams will grow a pearl; when you're talking about anything of decent size" it's much more unusual. ... Pearls are not really Kathleen's style of jewelry, so they likely will sell the gem, which could retail for $3,000 or more, he said. "Which is not bad for a $15 bag of clams," she said.