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Originally Posted by A.McNamara The pearl in the snake brooch that Valeria posted- that wouldn't be a clam pearl would it? ... |
My bad... I should have cited more form the source site -
S.J. Phillips. They label it as "Mississippi pearl' and it does look like one to me. The size is enourmous!... but the shape not that uncommon: you may find smaller cousins among the freashwater pearls produced in the US today, although without size making such a specimen desirable, sellers may just keep them in the back of drawers and away from view.
If you like pretty pearl pictures, the respective site and address is really among the nicest - lots of old natural pearls on call, including some deadly items. The respective pin under the list of "19 century brooches" with the description:
"[inventory item] 23386 - Antique Mississippi pearl, diamond and gold snake brooch, American, circa 1890, the very baroque pearl wrapped round with a gold snake, the head set with a single diamond, the body engraved scales 30mm wide"