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Mother’s Day surprise
My Mother was eating king crab legs on Mother’s Day surprise when she originally thought she chipped her tooth only to find a white pearl. We didn’t even
King Charles I of England Prayers for Him and by HIm
King Charles I of England considered himself a martyr for the faith...read his prayers here and also prayers for him.
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Famous Charles I Pearl Did Greedy Hands Grope for It After Beheading?
Vandyke portrayed the Charles I pearl as being worn in the owner's right ear. So what really did happen to Charles I Pearl?
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Speech Before the Execution of Charles I
The famous speech before the execution of Charles I. The authorities allowed King Charles I to make this speech before his execution.
King Charles I Pearl on Display at the Harley Gallery in UK
PEARL EARRING, C. 1616 This large pearl drop in a gold mount is an excellent example of Charles I’s taste. Pearls of this size, proportion and lustre were
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305 carat Pinctada Maxima Blister
Type of pearl: Natural Saltwater Blister Weight: 305.259 ct Shape: Baroque, Undrilled, Cut from the shell Size: 45.80 x 35.00 x 28.00mm Color:
Pair Light Pink Conch Pearls 4 carats Total
Type of pearl: Conch pearl Weight: 2 carats + 2 carats = 4 Carats Total Shape: Oval Size: 8 x 6.5 x 5mm & 7 x 6 x 5.5mm Color: Light Pastel Pink
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Conch Pearls for Sale
Variety of sizes, colors, shapes of conch pearls for sale...one for every budget. Here's your chance to own a rare natural pearl.
Ancient Tridacna Gigantea Sells for $32,000 s at Tucson Gem Show
“Should I sit in the shell?” Volker Bassen asks. He is the shell’s owner, a tall Swedish man who does not, at first glance, appear as if he would fit inside
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My grandfather's pearls
My grandfather was in the seafood business and these are some of the pearls he found over the years. These are from the VA coast, most likely found in
Inherited Ring with Purple Pearl
I inherited this lovely old platinum ring with a purple pearl. I am wondering if this may be a Quahog pearl? Does anyone have an opinion? Many thanks
Catalog Natural Arabian Gulf Pearls (Basra Pearls) for sale
My hand picked catalog Natural Arabian Gulf Pearls (Basra Pearls). I include a Gemological Certificate for every item.
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Natural Pearl Pair (Part-Drilled) 4+ carats
Type of pearl: Natural Pearls Weight: 4.95 ct Shape: Both Button Size: a 7.54x7.14x6.35mm b 7.91x7.14x5.84mm Color: a white b light cream Location
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Natural Pearl Pair (Part-Drilled) 1+ carat total
Type of pearl: Natural Pearls Weight: 1.16 ct Shape: a) Near-round b) Drop Size: a) 4.43 x 4.35mm b) 4.65 x 4.27 x 4.25mm Color: a) Cream b) Light
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Natural Basra Pearl Pair (Part-Drilled) 3-4mm
Type of pearl: Natural Pearl Weight: 0.85ct Shape: a) Near-button b) Near-round Size: a) 4.10x4.02x3.72mm b) 3.97x3.92mm Color:a) Light Cream
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Natural Basra Pearl Pair (Part-Drilled) 4mm
Type of pearl: Natural Pearl Weight: 1.5 ct Shape: a) Near-button b) Near-round Size: a) 4.85x4.77x4.52mm b) 4.80x4.73mm Color: a) Cream b) Light
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Pair of Natural Basra Pearls Button Shape
Type of pearl: Natural Pearl Weight: 0.89 ct. Shape: Both Button Size: a) 4.4x4.42x3.56mm b) 4.53x4.51x2.97mm Color: Both Cream Location of
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Natural Basra Pearl Pair Button Shape 4+mm
Type of pearl: Natural Basra Pearls Weight: 1.12 ct Total Shape: Both Button Size: a) 4.71x4.65x3.66mm b) 4.62x4.59x3.43mm Color: Both Light Cream
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Natural Basra Pearl Pair 4+mm
Type of pearl: Natural Basra Pearl Weight: 1.23 ct. Total Shapes: a) Button b) Near-button Sizes: a) 4.50x4.47x4.17mm b) 4.61x4.58x4.18mm Color:
Natural Freshwater Pearls
Selection of top quality natural freshwater pearls which are uncultured Mississippi River pearls for your delight and for purchase.
"Waltzing Matlida" Natural USA Pearl Pendant
Type of pearl: USA Natural Freshwater Pearl - Unio species Carat Weight: 13.7ct Shape: Button Size: 14.8 x 14.5 7.2mm Color: White Location of
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25 carat One of A Kind Queen Conch Pearl Necklace
Type of pearl: Queen Conch Pearls Weight: 19 carats center pearl and 2 carats each smaller pearls Shape: round / near round Size: The largest center
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Lusterous Round - Creamy Natural Basra Pearl
Type of pearl: Natural Pearl Weight: 2.03 cts Shape: Near-round Size: 6.69 x 6.50mm Color: Light Cream Location of Origin: Bahrain Certificate:
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Empress Eugenie's Pearl Tiara
In celebration of June’s birthstone, is this monumental pearl diadem by Gabriel Lemonnier, which was commissioned by Napoleon III in 1853 as a wedding
Clam Pearl 18+ ct with Flame
Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 18.10 ct Shape: egg/drop Size: 16.81 x 12.35 x 12.35 mm Color: shining white with flame Location of Origin:
Clam Pearl Drop with Flame 6+ ct
Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 6.3 ct Shape: drop Size: 15 x 8 x 8 mm Color: white with flame Location of Origin: Indonesia Unique Features:
Clam Pearl Set Drop Shape 11+ carats 9mm 12mm for Sale
Type of pearl: Clam pearls Weight: 11.95 carats - total Shape: Drop Size: 12x8.5mm, 9x7mm, 9x7mm Color: White with Flame on large and one small
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Natural 2 carat Basra Pearl Silver Colored 7mm on 18k Gold
Type of pearl: Natural Pearl Weight: 2.02 carat Shape: Button Size: 7.13 x 6.87 x 5.47mm Color: Silver (Grey) Location of Origin: Bahrain Metal:
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Natural Pinkish-Grey Pearl with Diamonds
Type of pearl:NATURAL PEARL Carat Weight: 0.83 cts Shape: Button Size: 5.16x5.12x4.06 mm Color: Pinkish-Grey Location of Origin: Bahrain Metal:
Conch Pearl 1 carat Dark Pink Oval 7mm
Type of pearl: Conch Pearl Weight: 1.5 carats Shape: Oval Size: 7.5 x 5mm Color: Dark Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Price: $1,199 SOLD!
Conch Pearl Pink 1 carat Drop 11mm Flame
Type of pearl: Conch pearl Weight: 1.85 carats Shape: Drop Size: 11.5 x 4.5 x 4.5mm Color: Light Pink and lighter ends Location of Origin: Caribbean
Conch Pearl Pink 2 carats 10mm Full Flame
Type of pearl: Conch Pearl Weight: 2.20 carats Shape: Drop Size: 10 x 6 x 5mm Color: Dark Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Graduated colors
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Conch Pearl Pink with Flame 1 carat
Type of pearl: Conch Pearl Weight: 1.15 carats Shape: Baroque Size: 7 x 4mm Color: Dark Pink with some White Location of Origin: Caribbean
Marcus Furius Camillus on horseback at Green Vault, Dresden
Marcus Furius Camillus on horseback, 1st quarter of the 18th century. Baroque pearls, gold, diamonds, silver, gold plated, enamel. H 8,6 cm. Green Vault,
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Natural Loose Pearl 6+ carats 12mm High Luster Light Cream
Type of pearl: Natural Pearl Weight: 6.21 carat Shape: Semi-baroque Size: 12.46 x 9.81 x 7.46mm Color: Light cream Location of Origin: Bahrai
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White Natural Basra Pearl 1+ carat 5+mm
Type of pearl: Natural Pearl Weight: 1.43 cts Shape: Button Size: 5.96x5.94x5.57mm Color: White Location of Origin: Bahrain Certificate: DANAT
Deep Pink Conch Pearl 4mm Pointy Ends
Type of pearl: Conch pearl Weight: 0.30 carats Shape: Oval with pointy ends Size: 4 x 3 x 3mm Color: Deep Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean
Orange-Yellow Conch Pearl Near Round 3 cts for Sale
Type of pearl: Conch Pearl Weight: 3.60 carats Shape: Near Round Size: 7.64 x 8.91mm Color: Orange-Yellow Location of Origin: Caribbean Sea
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Dark Pink Conch Pearl 2+ carats
Type of pearl: Conch pearl Weight: 2.10 carats Shape: Oval Size: 9.5 x 6 x 5.5mm Color: Dark Pink with flame Location of Origin: Caribbean
Mexican pearlas??
5 years ago, in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, I found shops selling pink pearl necklaces. Local Pacific Ocean fishermen divers, I was told, found the pearls and
Barker or doctor - Green Vault, Dresden
Barker or doctor, Germany, around 1700-1733. Baroque pearls, gold, diamonds, enamel, marquise, obsidian, chalcedony, carnelian, nephrite, agate, garnet,
Rare Giant Complete Extinct Gigantea Clam Shell Fails to Sell at Auction
A large fossilised clam shell, a now extinct Tridacna Gigantea (not to be confused with Tradacna Gigas), believed to have been formed 180,000 years ago,
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Natural Arabian/Persian Gulf Basra Pearl Pendant on 18k Gold
Type of pearl: Natural Pearl Weight: 1.15 ct Shape: Drop Size: 6.71 x 5.26 x 5.13mm Color: Light cream Location of Origin: Bahrain Metal: 18k
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Pearl Stories and Jokes
Here you can read pearl stories and jokes. AND you can send me YOUR pearl stories, jokes, ideas, thoughts, etc, etc. I'd love to add them to my site for all to enjoy
Pearls Plundered by Vikings - Just for Fun
Pearls Plundered by Vikings - Just for Fun
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Queen Elizabeth Wears Richmond Brooch to Prince Philip's Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II's choice of brooch for the funeral of Prince Philip had a poignant history. Named pearl-drop Richmond Brooch, it was a wedding present
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Learn how to knot pearls or restring pearls...yes, it's possible!
Yes, you can learn how to knot pearls...it just takes practice. Photo tutorial.
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