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  1. Nora

    An Antique Necklace Said to be from 1820

    Sabina, a friend from Krak?w, brought my attention to this necklace. I?m sure it will arouse interest. According to a certificate with the necklace, it is made up of about five thusand natural pearls in 15 strands. The clasp is tested 15 carat gold, 2 cm. x 1.3 cm. The original box carries the...
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    Queen Jos?phine's Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace

    http://www.sothebys.com/en/news-video/videos/2014/11/queen-josephine-natural-pearl-diamond-necklace.html This Magnificent Necklace was sold two days ago for 3,420,689.94 USD Composed of two strands of natural pearls measuring from approximately 6.25 to 8.45mm, suspending seven detachable drop...
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    The largest near-round natural saltwater

    Start saving! GIA Pearl Identification Report #2165503254 describes the Putilov pearl as a drilled natural saltwater pearl of the Pinctada species of oyster measuring 19.08 x 18.88 x 16.50mm. with no indication of treatment; near-round; white body color; orient overtone...
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    Early 19th century brooch (1830 - 1850) (?)

    This is up for sale at a Tel Aviv auction house for 400 USD. 15 kt. rose gold. 3 old cut diamonds. Basra pearls (one missing) and enamel painting on copper. Lot no. 2649 http://auctions.egozigallery.com/auction.asp?ID=60&Item=2649
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    A new super necklace of 20 - 28 mm. pearls

    This showed up in the local Israel press. Not enough information and the company hasn't posted anything on their site. Still, a matched necklace of 20 - 28 mm should be unbelievable. Kudos to Yvel. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4402335,00.html
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    Sea of Cortez Harvest

    For all our Sea of Cortez aficionados photos of the most beautiful pearls: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Perlas-del-Mar-de-Cortez/197369430375379
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    Pearl-adorned mask on Lady Gaga

    From: http://omg.yahoo.com/photos/2-hot-2-handle-04-25-slideshow/
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    Dead Sea Pearls into Retail Markets

    Dead Sea Pearls into Retail Markets (Sodom, Israel) In a surprising move expected to revolutionize the fine gems market, Pearls of the Dead Sea (PODS) has announced a massive campaign to bring the rare and elusive Dead Sea Pearl into retail markets via the Internet. Dead Sea Pearl Reef...
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    Pearls for kattles?

    From Rutherford catalogue: http://www.rutherford.com.au/media/Company/Catalogue/xmas_catalogue.pdf Mikeyy?
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    Early Akoyas

    Those beautiful akoya pearls were bought in 1922. There are 99 pearls: the biggest is 7.5 mm. and the smallest 3.3.mm. I would appreciate any information about the number of farms in Japan or any place else before this year.
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    La Peregrina goes on world tour

    http://www.nationaljeweler.com/nj/fashion/celebrity-style-jewelry/article_detail?id=27084 I'm missing it by a month. :( :( :(
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    Me on Talk Show

    Me on a radio talk show, can you imagine? I had a five minutes conversation about pearls on Eliat's radio station (The Voice of the Red Sea). And I din't forget to put in a plug for P G as the most valuable source of info on the Web. Now I'm waiting for feedback. Thanks to everybody for all...
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    Natural pearls and much, much more

    http://www.christies.com/features/singing-bird-pistols-en-1422-3.aspx I'm speechless.
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    Stauer - TNSTAAFL?

    Does anyone know anything about the mail-order firm Stauer offering an 18" necklace of 5.5-6mm. pearls for free? www.stauer.com http://www.stauer.com/itemd.asp?ItemNo=17068
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