Cleopatra Drinks A Pearl?
Have you heard this? Set the scene. Queen Cleopatra is dining with the Roman Statesman, Marc Anthony. She is holding a large pearl.
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Was Mikimoto the first developer of the cultured pearl?
That does seem to be the story we hear the most, but I have a different story.
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King Charles II of Spain Pearl
This large historic pearl was once thought to be La Peregrina. La Peregrina was last owned by Elizabeth Taylor and the King Charles II of Spain pearl is still being worn today.
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The definitive book on Pearls, by Elisabeth Strack
At over 700 pages long, I go to Strack's book whenever I have a question about pearls.
Henry Philip Hope's Gem Collection
The Hope Pearl AND the Hope Diamond. Quite a major gem collection.
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The Black Beauty Pearl
The Black Beauty Pearl is considered to be one of the most important pearls in history. Why?
Queen Elizabeth's Favorite Vladimir Tiara. It seemed appropriate.
The story begins with the Romanov Duchess Vladimir, who was the last Romanov to leave Russia during the Revolution.
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Anne Boleyn's Bold "B" Necklace
Anne Boleyn was one of the boldest of Henry VIII's wives. This is one of the original Statement Necklaces. What happened to it?
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The Incredible, Gorgeous, Irresistible Sea of Cortez Pearl Story
The Sea of Cortez is between Baja, California and Northwestern Mexico. For over 400 years, it has been known for the quality of colorful, lustrous pearls.
The Imperial Hong Kong Pearl or The Miracle of the Sea
This very large 127.5 carat pearl is a silvery white Baroque pearl. In the Renaissance period, Baroque pearls were highly valued for their unique shapes, which highlighted their luster and colors.
Historical Pearls-Arco Valley Pearl
The Arco Valley Pearl dates back to the 11th century and is said to have been owned by several emperors.
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Famous Pearls-Abernethy Pearl
The Abernethy Pearl or Little Willie as it is affectionately known, was "fished" out of the River Tay in Perth, Scotland in 1967. It is known as the most perfectly spherical and largest natural pearl to be found.
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