World's Largest Saltwater Pearl Sold

The largest, natural, near-spherical, saltwater, nacreous pearl to appear at a public auction, and perhaps one of the largest spherical/near-spherical saltwater pearls in existence, set a world record for such a pearl at an auction selling for a staggering £811,000 equivalent to US$ 1,368,075, at a Woolley & Wallis auction held at its Salisbury Salerooms on May 1st, 2014.

 

The world’s largest fine quality round South Sea pearl was nurtured in the rich and sheltered waters of Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. Measuring 22.24mm in diameter, it has taken many decades to produce. The gem has a 70 mm circumference, is white/pink in colour and weighs 156 grams, ‘The pearl’s estimated worth is priceless, as it is the only one of its size and quality in the world to our knowledge.’the pearl weighs 33.147cts (132.59 grains), measures 16.51 x 17.44mm, roundish, half-drilled, the colour is white and the pearl is a natural saltwater pearl. The pearl shows an attractive white colour with weak rosé and green overtones, poetically also referred to as the 'orient of pearls'. Such overtones are due to an iridescence effect caused on the surface of pearls and greatly contribute to their beauty.

The combination of well-balanced trace elements found in this pearl is characteristic for a saltwater pearl.

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