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Originally Posted by knotty panda As a side note, the hem of her bodice appears to be trimmed in black pearls and the cuffs in white. I wonder if that's accurate as well. |
Right. There are hardly any black pearls in portraits anywhere.
I've been researching the pearling story of the alleged source of the Peregrina - the Gulf of Panama. Haven't had time to actually read the sources, but there are decent reports regarding the type of pearls, production, species. The whole shebang.
I doubt I could ever find out more than the famous sellers and buyers of the pearl had. No way. But since no sources are cited for a few centuries of history gap on this pearl... 'sounds like even a rookie could have fun with the story!
For once, I am surprised that there are no pear growers there now.