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Originally Posted by jshepherd  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. |
I can still see that perfect pearl under the lights at Pas's shop in Broome. Sitting there all by itself. It was priced at $16,000 retail. Later Nick shot me a better price. I should have done it. I can still see it. It was only about 16mm. But I have never forgotten that one pearl. I have seen better and more expensive. But the light and glow. Well yes you can buy individual masterpieces.