10 Dec 2012
13:00 PST
Los Angeles
Natural History-Unmounted Gemstones, Jewelry, Pearls
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Natural History-Unmounted Gemstones, Jewelry, Pearls
Back to auction 20082
Rare American Natural Pearl
Unionidae sp.
Mississippi River
Discovered in 1857, American freshwater pearls from the bi-valve mussel family, are now terribly rare due to over fishing and pollution. The present button-shaped, freshwater pearl displays excellent symmetry, gemmy luster, beautiful pink overtones and a luminescent soft white natural color characteristic of pearls from this sought-after region, undrilled.
Weighing approximately 3.55 carats and measuring 8.0 x 7.5mm
Mississippi River
Discovered in 1857, American freshwater pearls from the bi-valve mussel family, are now terribly rare due to over fishing and pollution. The present button-shaped, freshwater pearl displays excellent symmetry, gemmy luster, beautiful pink overtones and a luminescent soft white natural color characteristic of pearls from this sought-after region, undrilled.
Weighing approximately 3.55 carats and measuring 8.0 x 7.5mm
Sold for
US$ 1,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Potential bidders outside of the United States who intend to import this lot are advised that permits will be required. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Natural History department before bidding.
Category: Natural History
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