| A large perfect pearl could certainly be a collector's piece. I recently saw a perfect South Sea round that was a little more than 18 mm. The seller wanted about $10,000 for it. I am sure he will get it as well. The only way to get your hands on something like that (in the trade as one could always pay retail) is to purchase a lot at auction that has a few larger pieces. I once asked Paspaley for a lot of just 18 mm+ pearls and they refused. They are the center-piece pearls. They do not sell them alone. |