الاثنين، 6 يونيو 2011

famous pearls

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Read about these pearls, their stories, history, prices, characteristics, discoverers, and their adventures through the maze of human existence.


ABERNETHY PEARL--This natural famous pearl was discovered as recently as 1967, when William Abernethy, a Scottish pearl diver, found it in the River Tay. This light pink spherical pearl also endearingly referred to as "Little Willie," weighed 93 grains which is about 2200mm. It was moved to Cairncross Jewelry store in Perth, Scotland, when it was sold for an undisclosed amount.,

HOPE PEARL--This was named for its original owner who also owned the Hope Diamond, Philip (Henry) Hope. This freshwater natural river famous pearl, a pear shaped baroque, is about 2"X4 1/2" weighing 1,800 grains (3-4 ounces) and ranging in color from white to greenish-gold with a fine luster.

Hope Pearl
Hope Pearl
 
 
SNAKE-TOPPED STICKPIN--Thomas W. Evans, Philadelphia dentist and friend of Empress Eugenia of France, owned this mid-nineteenth century pink baroque pearl stickpin. Experts speculate that this could be the famous Queen pearl found in New Jersey.


Snake-Topped Stickpin