RARE MUREX RAMOSUS PEARL

RARE MUREX RAMOSUS PEARL

by Imran
(Srilanka)

Rare MUREX RAMOSUS Pearl

Dear sir,

I enclosed herewith the photograph of gem valued rare pearl. It has been found in the gulf of MANNNAR-SRILANKA in 1979. since then it is in my custody. Now we want to sell by auction sale. I want your estimate for this pearl.

This salt water, natural, beautiful pearl consist

WEIGHT: 65 1/2 carats = 262 pearl grains (approx). The pearl with the operculum 98 1/2 carats, which is still in the same condition without remove from the operculum. It is from the MUREX RAMOSUS seashell.

SIZE: LENGTH - CORNER TO CORNER = 28 MM & 25 MM APPROX
BOTTOM ROUND: = 87 MM APPROX

HEIGHT: = 14 MM APPROX

COLOUR: Silvery white with pinkish shade.

SHAPE: Button

PEARL LUSTER: Very fine luster

We should be highly thankful if you could accede to our request.

Yours faithfully,
Azeez

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Mar 22, 2008
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Yes, it's a pearl
by: Kari

Yes, this is a pearl. I've seen another photo of these that a collector in France owns. The collector was surprised to see another similar to his which is also attached to the operculum or the "lid" of the shell. You won't see these often. They are true collector's items. Contact me, via my contact page, if you are interested in purchasing this pearl.

Mar 22, 2008
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WHAT PEARL?
by: Anonymous

is that a pearl?

Feb 08, 2008
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Very Unusual Pearl
by: Kari

Hi Azeez,

Thank you for sharing a photo and description of your pearl. I had to look up the meaning of "operculum", which I now know is the part of seashell that covers its opening. (Thanks for teaching me a new term.)

Sorry, but we do not give estimates on pearls, only if there is an established buying price for a specific type of pearl....such as for purple Quahogs, the price is often $200/carat.

Your pearl would need to be appraised by someone who appraises natural pearls. I can get you in contact with someone if you wish.

As for an auction, which is a good idea for a collector's item such as you have, you might contact Christies, Sothebys or California based I.M.Chait.

Keep us informed about your very interesting pearl.

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