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GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch

$20,985.63
£15,611.19
€17,500
CA$28,736.51
A$31,951.08
CHF 16,683.09
MX$388,922.50
NOK 212,869.01
SEK 199,448.09
DKK 133,217.83
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Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family) The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a Cream bodycolor typically seeing only in Basra Pearls with a magnificent orient that displays a rainbow. No indications of treatment. Measures approx. 16.10mm X 13mm X 9.75mm. Mollusk Pteriidae family One partially drilled near-drop Natural Saltwater Pearl, pending from a rose-cut diamond cap, to the rose cut and table cut diamond bow, setting in silver over gold convertible Pendant/Brooch (back closure fitting as brooch added later in time), with numerous transparent near-colorless shaped rose and table cut diamonds various shapes. Later brooch 18 Karat Gold fitting. Pendant total Length 3.90 cm X Width 2.5 cm (USA L 1.54 in X W 1 in). Total weight 10.07 g * Basra Pearls the History and the Significance make them so unique. "The Queen from the Natural Pearls", is touted as the invaluable—Basra pearls. Championed by the Nizams of Hyderabad; The Baroda Pearl Canopy,... Basra pearls are a kind of natural gems that originate in the Persian Gulf in the Middle East. Physically are much lighter than other natural variants. They also boast of a unique light scattering effect that most other pearls don’t possess. Most Basra pearls are oddly shaped. Have been highly prized for centuries—its uses date back to almost 300 BC. In fact, the Basra pearl’s purity and colour was compared to the moon. Owing to its rarity, even spotting a Basra pearl was considered a good fortune.
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
  • Stone Cut:
  • Weight:
    10.07 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 1.54 in (39.12 mm)
  • Style:
  • Lab Report Available:
    GIA 2225954167
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. *back closure fitting as brooch added later in time.
  • Seller Location:
    OVIEDO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 089/24 Basra Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant/Brooch1stDibs: LU2955219476822

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