He says that part of the reason the Marie Antoinette pearl is worth so much is because it's a natural pearl, which brings us to one quality that determines a pearl's value. Natural versus cultured.
Throughout much of recorded history, a natural pearl necklace comprised of matched spheres was a treasure of almost incomparable value, in fact the most expensive jewelry in the world. Now we see ...
Al Fardan has the largest private collection of natural saltwater pearls from this part of the world. The pearls are so rare that constructing a single necklace from this kind (known of their size ...
and only one in 2000 oysters can create that perfect natural pearl.” The heirloom necklaces on display come from various collectors and families in cities like Hyderabad, Lucknow and Baroda.
Marie Antoinette packed her jewelry in a wooden chest and requested ... One of Marie Antoinette's natural pearl and diamond pendants fetched a record-breaking $36 million at auction, a world ...