The Biggest Pearls in the World
Posted on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 12:23 amCategory: Bridal Jewelry
Pearl Maxima is one of the largest pearls in the world. This irregular shaped pearl has a weight of 119.25 grams and is 71 millimeter long. Its color varies from cream to gold.
The Polish count Plonsky from Gdańsk was the first owner of the pearl. In 1865, King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy bought the pearl, but around 1868 he sold it to Willem van Kooten, a Dutch goldsmith from Amsterdam. Willem van Kooten inserted the Pearl Maxima into a golden basement with precious stones. The current owner bought it from the inheritors of Willem van Kooten.
Since its arrival in the Netherlands it has been only been two times on display. The last time it was on display was from 19 December 2008 till 23 February 2009 in the National Museum of Natural History “Naturalis” in Leiden, the Netherlands.
It is very rare to have pearls, regardless they are fresh water or salt water pearls, grow to a large size. However, with CathayGems.com, we have two freshwater pearl farms with huge reserve of freshwater pearls for you to pick the largest size in the world.
For round loose pearls, 12-13mm is the largest size we can provide. Large freshwater pearls must be cultured over a much longer period of time inside the oysters, so there is a much greater chance of imperfections. Because of this, AAA grade becomes rarer and more expensive. But comparing with other websites who huge mark the pearls, our price for a piece of 12-13mm AAA round loose pearls is only $299.99. You can make a pearl pendant or pearl earrings with your preferable pearl settings. Click here to get a pearl necklace to match it.
20-25mm is the largest size for coin pearls, it is guaranteed that you can not find this size anywhere else. These are two pearl strands that are good to be treasured for generations, even though you live only once. Because of the rareness, we can not guarantee the availability anytime you need them. Please email support@cathaygems.com to confirm if you want to order them.
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