Accompanied by report no. 1176788566 dated 05 August 2016 from the GIA stating that the pink and white pearls are natural saltwater pearls of pink and white body color, with no indication of treatment. Pearls are identified and described insofar as mounti Composed of eighteen vari-shaped pink conch pearls weighing altogether 70.28 carats, linked with pearls on either side, alternating with pearl and diamond bead links, suspending two similarly-set pink conch pearls pendant, to a diamond and conch pearl clasp, diamonds weigh altogether 11.68 carats, mounted in platinum, 75.5cm long A conch pearl is a non-nacreous, calcareous concretion produced by the Queen Conch mollusk (Strombus gigas) which lives primarily in the Caribbean, starting near southern Florida and extending as far as Bahamas and Grenada. All Conch pearls are natural. Attempts to culture them have failed thus far. As a result, it remains one of the rarest pearls in the world. Conch pearls often exhibit a flame-like pattern, often referred to as its "flame structure," describing the distinctive mottled surface Provenance Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry Department before bidding.
Accompanied by report no. 1176788566 dated 05 August 2016 from the GIA stating that the pink and white pearls are natural saltwater pearls of pink and white body color, with no indication of treatment. Pearls are identified and described insofar as mounti Composed of eighteen vari-shaped pink conch pearls weighing altogether 70.28 carats, linked with pearls on either side, alternating with pearl and diamond bead links, suspending two similarly-set pink conch pearls pendant, to a diamond and conch pearl clasp, diamonds weigh altogether 11.68 carats, mounted in platinum, 75.5cm long A conch pearl is a non-nacreous, calcareous concretion produced by the Queen Conch mollusk (Strombus gigas) which lives primarily in the Caribbean, starting near southern Florida and extending as far as Bahamas and Grenada. All Conch pearls are natural. Attempts to culture them have failed thus far. As a result, it remains one of the rarest pearls in the world. Conch pearls often exhibit a flame-like pattern, often referred to as its "flame structure," describing the distinctive mottled surface Provenance Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry Department before bidding.
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