Natural GIA ID Pinctada radiata earrings for discussion

[Camelotshadow]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Whi...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

8mm...supposed orange toned, GIA certified...

Is Pinctada radiata the oyster of Bahran?

Sort of unassuming pearl/ Setting is nice lever back with old mine cut diamonds/

Approx $7000 is over $3000 per pearl.

http://blog.genisi.com/en/natural-pearls/pinctada-radiata-pearls/

Had 7mm pearl earrings this really orangy color & gave them to my mom

 

[Katbran]

It's in the general area of the Indian ocean and the Western Pacific and also in the Mediterranean . It's harvested around Qatar mainly I think so I assume Bahrain as well since it's just across way , sort of next to each other with a bit of the Persian Gulf between.

That sounds expensive but if they are about 4 carats each then look at Kari pearls ( they sell natural pearls) and check out the prices. Those pearls are undrilled and I have no idea how drilling effects the price..but given undrilled is around $5,000 fora Natural Basra 8 mm ish single pearl... that price of 7000 doesn't seem so bad lol

 

[Camelotshadow]

Good to know but its out of my price range even reduced from $8000 but would someday hope to snag a natural pair.
Still color/luster is not all that gloreous but pearls are hard to capture with photos.

8mm is quite large & they are pretty nice off round but decent. Most naturals I see are under 7mm.

Been to Karis site a few times. There is a 8 + mm for $5000...depends on roundness & fineness I gues

6 to 7 mm can be had for under $1000 maybe off round.

This one has a yellow & a cream side so unusual..

http://www.karipearls.com/natural-pearl-for-sale.html

There are a few pieces under $1000 if you wanted natural pearls...not bad...

 

[MSC]

I think the pair are over priced. Look at different auction house recent sales, there you'll find up-to-date market values.

 

[Katbran]

Good point MSC ..auction prices are going to be quite different. The pearl I mentioned was round and Not drilled . Hard to compare - the smaller set ones were much cheaper.