Beauty Of Ocean
The Beauty of Ocean, as its name suggests, is known for its marvelous beauty. It is a huge green pearl with a diameter of 1.6m. First introduced in China in 2010, the Beauty of Ocean weighs 6 tons. Its gigantic size and natural beauty make it one of the most expensive pearls in the world , with an estimated value of $139,000,000.
The Pearls of Marie-Antoinette
Marie Antoinette's pearls are a piece of history. The necklace was once worn by French Queen Marie Antoinette before her fall during the Revolution. The pendant, decorated with an oval diamond, a diamond bow motif, and a pear-shaped drop, contains both pearls and diamonds. At a 2018 Sotheby's auction, it sold for $36 million.
The Peregrina Pearl
La Peregrina, or the Pilgrim is known to be the most expensive pearl in the world. It has a pear shape of 50.56 carats and its color is bright white. It was discovered on the coast of the island of Santa Margarita, a former Spanish colony. La Peregrina was given to the famous actress Elizabeth Taylor as a gift. In December 2011 at Christie's, it was sold at auction for a total of $11,842,500, more than five times its estimated value.
The Peregrina Pearl
The Pearl of Acro-Valley
The Pearl of the Acro-Valley is a historical pearl spanning several centuries. According to several historical accounts, it was probably owned by Kublai Khan, the 13th century emperor of China and grandson of Genghis Khan. In May 2007, it was sold at auction for an estimated value of $8,000,000.
The Baroda Pearl Necklace
The Baroda pearl necklace is composed of 68 pearls that are carefully selected. The diameter of the pearls varies from 10mm to 16mm, and they are arranged in order from the smallest to the largest. This necklace is named after its former owner Baroda- an Indian maharaja. It was sold in 2007 at auction for the sum of $7,100,000.
The Big Pink Pearl
The Big Pink Pearl, or Grande Perle Rose in French, is the largest abalone pearl in the world weighing a total of 47 carats. It was discovered by Wesley Ranking at Salt Point State Park in Petaluma, California. It is a marvelous pearl, radiating a stunning pink color with a range of orange, silver, blue, green and lavender. Although there have been countless attractive offers, it is now in the possession of the pearl company Pacific Coast Pearls. The value of the big pink pearl reaches a sum of $4,700,000.
The Double Strand Necklace
The Double Strand necklace, as its name suggests, is made up of 120 pearls arranged in 2 rows. These pearls have a variety of colors such as pale pink, white and even green. Their diameter is from 5.6mm to 12.25mm. The necklace is attached to a 3 carat diamond clasp with a Cartier signature. Its auction price is $3,700,000.
The Pearl of Lao Tzu
The Lao Tzu Pearl, also called the Pearl of Allah, is the largest and most valuable natural pearl ever found in the world. It weighs about 6.4 kg and has a diameter of 24 cm. In the 1930s, it was discovered by Wilburn Cobb, a diver, off the coast of Palawan Island in the Philippines. The value of the Lao Tzu Pearl is estimated at $3,500,000.
The Pearl of Lao Tzu
The Cowdray Pearl Necklace
The Cowdray pearl necklace is named after its first owner, Viscountess De Cowdray. It is composed of 38 natural gray pearls with a rectangular diamond clasp. A special thing about this necklace is that its pearls come from the same region, the South Seas. It was sold at auction in London by Christie's for the sum of $3,000,000.
The Regent Pearl
The Regent Pearl, weighing 75 carats, is the fifth largest pearl in the world. It has almost perfect symmetry. In fact, this pearl has been set in jewelry worn by several eminent personalities. The Regent Pearl is now on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. In 2005, it was sold to an unknown person at auction at Christie's for $2,500,000.
The Quintuple Pearl Necklace
The Quintuple Pearl Necklace is composed of 68 natural pearls ranging in diameter from 4.1mm to 11.35mm. These pearls are separated into 5 rows. This necklace is recognized not only for its value but also for its unique design. In 2002, it was sold at Christie's auction for $1,700,000.
The Triple Pearl Necklace
The Triple Pearl Necklace is composed of 180 pearls that are distributed in 3 rows. A special feature of this necklace is that it is attached to an emerald with a diamond ornament. With its brilliance and particularity, the Triple Pearl Necklace is one of the most expensive pearls in the world with the auction price of $1,400,000.
The Pearl of Hope
The Pearl of Hope is known to be the largest natural saltwater pearl in the world. This pearl weighs 45 carats and was discovered in the waters of the Persian Gulf. It is named after a British banker, Henry Philip Hope, who purchased it in the early 19th century. The current estimated value of the Pearl of Hope is $1,180,000.
The pearl of hope
The Cartier Pearl Necklace
The Cartier pearl necklace is one of the most expensive pearls in the world. It was created in 1917 by a renowned jeweler in France, Pierre Cartier. This necklace is made up of 55 extremely precious natural pearls. Its price, sold at auction, exceeds $1,000,000 and it has become the symbol of luxury and rarity.
Edison's Pearls
Edison pearls are cultured pearls with exceptional quality. They are created by Weijian Zhan and Weiyu Zhan, pearl farming siblings in China. These pearls are named after a famous inventor, Edison. Edison pearls have a large size and a wide range of colors. Their diameter can vary from 8mm to more than 18mm.
The Pearl of Asia
The Pearl of Asia is one of the largest natural pearls in the world. Weighing approximately 600 carats, it has a rich history. This pearl is discovered in Asia, in the seas of the Persian Gulf. The Pearl of Asia has an exceptional shape, resembling that of a garden egg. It has a bright white color with a silvery undertone. Although the exact price of the Pearl of Asia may vary depending on its current valuation, it has been estimated at several million dollars at auction.
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