Pearly Blog

Welcome to the great Pearly Natural Pearls Blog...

Find my newest and updated pages here.

Mermaid pendant with Natural Pearls, 1570-1580

Mermaid pendant with Natural Pearls, 1570-1580

Upon the death of her brother Giangastone, Anna Maria Luisa de ' Medici remained the last descendant of the dynasty and found herself managing the immense

Continue reading "Mermaid pendant with Natural Pearls, 1570-1580"

Vladimir Tiara

Vladimir Tiara

The fascinating story behind one of the queen's favorite tiara, Vladimir Tiara. She was hidden from Russia by a British antiques trader after the assassination

Continue reading "Vladimir Tiara"

Blind man led by a boy, Johann Heinrich Köhler(1669-1736) jeweler

Blind man led by a boy, Johann Heinrich Köhler(1669-1736) jeweler

Blind man led by a boy, Johann Heinrich Köhler(1669-1736) jeweler, Dresden, early 18th century. Baroque pearl, gold, enamel, silver, gilded, diamonds,

Continue reading "Blind man led by a boy, Johann Heinrich Köhler(1669-1736) jeweler"

Conch Pearls for Sale

Oval Conch Pink Pearl 5.22 carats 11mm

Variety of sizes, colors, shapes of conch pearls for sale...one for every budget. Here's your chance to own a rare natural pearl.

Continue reading "Conch Pearls for Sale"

Exquisite 13 carat Pink Conch Pearl Oval

13.15carat pink conch pearl

Type of pearl: Conch Weight: 13.15 cts Shape: Oval Size: 16 x 11 x 9mm Color: Pink with white spot on one end Location of Origin: Caribbean

Continue reading "Exquisite 13 carat Pink Conch Pearl Oval"

Stunning Light Pink Conch Pearl 3+ carats 9mm

Stunning Light Pink Conch Pearl 3.04 carats 9mm

Type of pearl: Weight: 3.04 carats Shape: Oval Size: 9 x 7 x 6mm Color: Light Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Price: $5,425

Continue reading "Stunning Light Pink Conch Pearl 3+ carats 9mm"

Pink Oval Conch Pearl with Chatoyancy 3+ carats

Pink Oval Conch Pearl with Chatoyancy 3.16 carats

Type of pearl: Conch Weight: 3.16 carats Shape: Perfect Oval Size: 9.5 x 8.5 x 5.5mm Color: Light Pink with lovely chatoyancy Location of Origin:

Continue reading "Pink Oval Conch Pearl with Chatoyancy 3+ carats"

3+ Carat Light Brown Conch Pearl Oval

3+ Carat Light Brown Conch Pearl Oval

Type of pearl: Conch Weight: 3.58 carats Shape: Oval Size: 9.5 x 8 x 6mm Color: Light Brown with some lighter color in places Location of Origin:

Continue reading "3+ Carat Light Brown Conch Pearl Oval"

Gorgeous Pink Oval Conch Pearl 4+ carats 10mm

Gorgeous Pink Oval Conch Pearl 4.95 carats 10mm

Type of pearl: Conch Weight: 4.95 carats Shape: Oval Size: 10 x 7.5 x 7mm Color: Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Price: $8,795

Continue reading "Gorgeous Pink Oval Conch Pearl 4+ carats 10mm"

Oval Conch Pink Pearl 5+ carats 11mm

Oval Conch Pink Pearl 5.22 carats 11mm

Type of pearl: Conch Weight: 5.22 carats Shape: Oval Size: 11 x 8.5 x 6.5mm Color: Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Price: $9,272

Continue reading "Oval Conch Pink Pearl 5+ carats 11mm"

Halberdier with dog

Halberdier with dog

Halberdier with dog, probably Frankfurt am Main, 1700-1705. Baroque pearls, gold, enamel, silver, gold, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, steel, blued. H 16.0

Continue reading "Halberdier with dog"

Huge Brown Conch Pearl Perfect Disk Shape

Big Brown Conch Pearl Perfect Disk Shape

Type of pearl: Conch pearl Weight: 19.2 carats Shape: Perfect Disk/Button Size: 16 x 16 x 11mm Color: Mottled Brown - exquisite shades of brown

Continue reading "Huge Brown Conch Pearl Perfect Disk Shape"

Conch Pearl Drop Shape Pink 6+ carats

Conch Pearl Drop Shape Pink 6.26 carats

Type of pearl: Conch Pearl Weight: 6.26 carats Shape: baroque drop Size: 12.5 x 8 x 8mm Color: Pink of various shades. One clean end, other with

Continue reading "Conch Pearl Drop Shape Pink 6+ carats"

Pink conch Pearl Oval 5+ carats

Pink conch Pearl Oval 5.62 carats

Type of pearl: conch Weight: 5.62 carats Shape: Oval Size: 14.5 x 8 x 6.5mm Color: Pink with white ends Location of Origin: Caribbean Price:

Continue reading "Pink conch Pearl Oval 5+ carats"

2+ carat pink conch pearl

2.9ct conch pearl

Type of pearl: conch Weight: 2.9CT’s Shape: Oval Size: 8x7x6mm Color: strong pink Location of origin: Caribbean Price: $5,179

Continue reading "2+ carat pink conch pearl"

Bill Abernethy Last of Scotland Pearl Fishers

Little Willie, as this pearl is affectionately called, was found in 1967 by a well-known pearl fisherman by the name of William Abernethy...hence

Continue reading "Bill Abernethy Last of Scotland Pearl Fishers"

3+ Pink Conch Pearl Oval

3.33ct pearl

Type of pearl: Conch Weight: 3.33 ct Shape: Oval Size: 10x7x5mm Color: Strong pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Price: $5,938

Continue reading "3+ Pink Conch Pearl Oval"

Natural Clam Pearls for Sale

1 ct Round Clam Pearl for Sale

Large selection of natural clam pearls from various species for sale.

Continue reading "Natural Clam Pearls for Sale"

Baroque Clam Blister 82 ct

Baroque Clam Blister 82 ct

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 82 ct Shape: elongated baroque/blister Size: 55 x 20 x 18 mm Color: porcellaneous white Location of Origin:

Continue reading "Baroque Clam Blister 82 ct"

Natural Pearls of Bahrain

Natural Pearls - DANAT  photo

For centuries, divers have risked their lives to hunt for natural pearls in the oyster beds around the islands of Bahrain. The rarest and most remarkable

Continue reading "Natural Pearls of Bahrain"

Natural Freshwater Pearls

USA Natural Pearl Freshwater Pendant 10 carats 14k Gold

Selection of top quality natural freshwater pearls which are uncultured Mississippi River pearls for your delight and for purchase.

Continue reading "Natural Freshwater Pearls"

8 carat 11mm USA Freshwater Pearl

8.95 carat 11mm USA Freshwater Pearl

Type of pearl: USA Natural Freshwater *Carat Weight: 8.95 carats *Shape: Roundish *Size in mm: 10 x 10 x 11mm *Color: White Location of Origin:

Continue reading "8 carat 11mm USA Freshwater Pearl"

6+ carat Natural USA Freshwater Pearl

6.8 carat Natural USA Freshwater Pearl

Type of pearl: Natural USA Freshwater *Carat Weight: 6.8 carats *Shape: Baroque *Size in mm: 12.5 x 11 x 7mm *Color: White with Brown Location

Continue reading "6+ carat Natural USA Freshwater Pearl"

5+ carat Natural USA Freshwater Pearl

5.5 carat Natural USA Freshwater Pearl

Type of pearl: Natural Freshwater USA *Carat Weight: 5.5 carats *Shape: Baroque *Size in mm: 10 x 9 x 8mm *Color: White Location of Origin: USA

Continue reading "5+ carat Natural USA Freshwater Pearl"

25 carat Natural USA Freshwater Pearl - Free Form

25 carat Natural USA Freshwater Pearl - Free Form

Type of pearl: Natural USA Freshwater *Carat Weight: 25.55 ct *Shape: Free form - It appears that this pearl is actually a cluster of smaller pearls

Continue reading "25 carat Natural USA Freshwater Pearl - Free Form"

Mikimoto Celebrates 130 Years of Culturing Pearls

Mikimoto

The anniversary marks 1893, when he first cultured a semi-spherical pearl; in 1896, when he could do it consistently, he established the Tatoku farm.

Continue reading "Mikimoto Celebrates 130 Years of Culturing Pearls"

Bacchus on a barrel

Bacchus on a barrel

Bacchus on a barrel, maybe Dresden, before 1706. Baroque pearl, gold, silver, partially gilt, enamel, diamonds. H 9.0 cm. Green Vault, VI 99. © Staatliche

Continue reading "Bacchus on a barrel"

Pearl Encrusted Coat fit for a Prince

A MAGNIFICENT ROYAL COAT EMBROIDERED WITH BASRA SEED PEARLS, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY.

“This magnificent royal tunic, embroidered with thousands of Basra seed pearls, exemplifies the splendour and sophistication of the opulent courts of the

Continue reading "Pearl Encrusted Coat fit for a Prince"

Woman on posh date finds rare pearl in her dinner

Although Natalia hasn't had it valued yet, experts estimate the pearl could be worth £3,500 ( Image: Jam Press)

Woman on posh date finds rare pearl in her dinner. Natalia Freire was on a date with her partner and eating a plate of clams at an upmarket restaurant

Continue reading "Woman on posh date finds rare pearl in her dinner"

The Stunning Pearl Necklace Belonging to a Swedish Queen

A stunning 19th century pearl and diamond necklace handed down by generations of the Swedish royal family was offered in Sotheby’s sale Magnificent

Continue reading "The Stunning Pearl Necklace Belonging to a Swedish Queen"

Natural Pearls at Auction

Natural pearls from Bahrain. Courtesy AGTA / Al Mahmood Pearls

AGTA GemFair Las Vegas The American Gem Trade Association’s (AGTA) 2023 GemFairTM Las Vegas will serve as the springboard for Rapaport’s first-ever natural

Continue reading "Natural Pearls at Auction"

USA Natural Pearl Pendant on 14k Gold High Quality Rare

USA Natural Pearl Pendant on 14k Gold High Quality Rare

Type of pearl: USA Natural Pearl Weight: 2.95 carats Shape: Cone/Drop Size: 8 x 6 x 6mm Color: White with lots of Luster Location of Origin:

Continue reading "USA Natural Pearl Pendant on 14k Gold High Quality Rare"

8+ ct Fabulous Clam Pearl Drop for Sale

8+ ct Fabulous Clam Pearl Drop for Sale

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 8.4 ct Shape: drop Size: 12 x 10 x 10 mm Color: white with flame Location of Origin: Indonesia An attractive

Continue reading "8+ ct Fabulous Clam Pearl Drop for Sale"

Black Clam Pearl looks Red when Lit Up

Black Clam Pearl 0.9 ct

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 0.9 ct Shape: roundish baroque *Size in mm: 6.5 x 6.3 x 6 mm Color: black/red when lit up Unique Features:

Continue reading "Black Clam Pearl looks Red when Lit Up"

Clam Pearl Drop with Flame 6+ ct

Clam Pearl Drop with Flame 6+ ct

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 6.5 ct Shape: drop Size: 10 x 9 x 9 mm Color: white with flame Location of Origin: Philippines Unique Features:

Continue reading "Clam Pearl Drop with Flame 6+ ct"

Dark Pink Conch Pearl 7 x 4mm

Dark Pink Conch Pearl 7 x 4mm

Type of pearl: Pink Conch pearl Carat Weight: 1.15 ct Shape: Oval Size: 7 x 4mm Color: Dark Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean sea Price: $1,416

Continue reading "Dark Pink Conch Pearl 7 x 4mm"

Two Pink Conch Pearls Baroque Shape 2+ Carats Total

Two Pink Conch Pearls Baroque Shape 2+ Carats Total

Type of pearl: Conch Pearl Weights: 1.75 + 0.65 = 2.40 Carats Total Shape: Baroque Oblong Sizes: 9.5x5x4mm & 7.5x4x3mm Color: Various shades of

Continue reading "Two Pink Conch Pearls Baroque Shape 2+ Carats Total"

Catalog Natural Arabian Gulf Pearls (Basra Pearls) for sale

Natural Half Grown Pearl Attached to a Shell

My hand picked catalog Natural Arabian Gulf Pearls (Basra Pearls). I include a Gemological Certificate for every item.

Continue reading "Catalog Natural Arabian Gulf Pearls (Basra Pearls) for sale"

Natural Basra Pearls Earrings for Pierced Ears

Natural Basra Pearls Earrings for Pierced Ears

Type of pearl: Natural Pearls Weight: A) 0.51 carats B) 0.50 carats Shape: Both Button Size: A) 4.09 x 4.12 x 4.08mm B) 4.18 x 4.24

Continue reading "Natural Basra Pearls Earrings for Pierced Ears"

Natural Basra Pearl 1 carat Cream Undrilled

Natural Basra Pearl 1 carat Cream Undrilled

Type of pearl: Natural Pearl Weight: 1.04 cts Shape: Near-baroque Size: 5.70 x 5.19mm Color: Cream Location of Origin: Bahrain Unique Features:

Continue reading "Natural Basra Pearl 1 carat Cream Undrilled"

Light Pink Oval Conch Pearl Pendant on Sterling Silver

Light Pink Oval Conch Pearl Pendant on Sterling Silver

Type of pearl: Conch pearl Weight: 1.30 carats Shape: Oval Size: 8 x 5 x 4mm Color: Light Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Metal: Sterling

Continue reading "Light Pink Oval Conch Pearl Pendant on Sterling Silver"

Conch Pearl 8+mm 2+ carats Pink for Sale

Conch Pearl 8+mm 2+ carats Pink

Type of pearl: Conch Pearl Weight: 2.12 carats Shape: Diamond Size: 8.5x7x5.5mm Color: Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Price: $524 SOLD!

Continue reading "Conch Pearl 8+mm 2+ carats Pink for Sale"

Conch Pearl Pink Oval Just Under a Carat for Sale

Conch Pearl Pink Oval Just Under a Carat

Type of pearl: Conch pearl Weight: 0.99 carats Shape: Elongated Oval Size: 7.5x4x3mm Color: Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Price: $307

Continue reading "Conch Pearl Pink Oval Just Under a Carat for Sale"

Beautiful pink conch pearl 11mm 2+ carats

Beautiful pink conch pearl 11mm 2+ carats

Type of pearl: Conch Pearl Carat Weight: 2.05 ct Shape: Oval Size: 11 x 5mm Color: Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Sea Price: $2,500 SOLD!

Continue reading "Beautiful pink conch pearl 11mm 2+ carats"

14 carat Pastel Pink Conch Pearl

14.20 carat Pastel Pink Conch Pearl

Type of pearl: Conch pearl Weight: 14.20 carats Shape: Baroque Size: 14.5 x 11.5 x 10mm Color: Pastel Pink, Dark Pink with White Location of

Continue reading "14 carat Pastel Pink Conch Pearl"

Conch Pearl 1 carat Dark Pink Oval 7mm

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!

Continue reading "Conch Pearl 1 carat Dark Pink Oval 7mm"

USA Natural Pearl Pendant 5+ carats 24mm

USA Natural Pearl Pendant 5+ carats 24mm

Type of pearl: Natural Freshwater Weight: 5.085 carats Shape: Spike Size: 24.84 x 7.57 x 4.38mm Color: White Location of Origin: USA Metal:

Continue reading "USA Natural Pearl Pendant 5+ carats 24mm"

Dark Pink Oval Conch Pearl 7mm

Dark Pink Oval Conch Pearl 7mm

Type of pearl: Conch Pearls Weight: 1.10 carats Shape: Oval Baroque Size: 7 x 5 x 4mm Color: Dark Pink Location of Origin: Caribbean Price:

Continue reading "Dark Pink Oval Conch Pearl 7mm"

Elongated Clam Pearl 10+ ct

Elongated Clam Pearl 10.4 ct

Type of pearl: clam pearl Carat Weight: 10.4 ct Shape: elongated baroque Size: 40 x 5.7mm Color: white with flame Location of Origin: Indonesia

Continue reading "Elongated Clam Pearl 10+ ct"

Enjoy this page? Please pay it forward. Here's how...

Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it?

  1. Click on the HTML link code below.
  2. Copy and paste it, adding a note of your own, into your blog, a Web page, forums, a blog comment, your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable.