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
Conch Pearl with an Unusual Shape
Strombus gigas or "Queen Conch"
Caribbean Sea
It would be difficult to imagine a more feminine gem than this heart-shaped non-nacreous conch pearl. Light baby pink in color, the pearl has a fine flame-pattern iridescence shimmering across the surface of its unique shape—inspiration enough in itself for an imaginative designing jeweler.
Weighing approximately 6.43 carats and measuring 10.0 x 9.5 x 8.0mm
Caribbean Sea
It would be difficult to imagine a more feminine gem than this heart-shaped non-nacreous conch pearl. Light baby pink in color, the pearl has a fine flame-pattern iridescence shimmering across the surface of its unique shape—inspiration enough in itself for an imaginative designing jeweler.
Weighing approximately 6.43 carats and measuring 10.0 x 9.5 x 8.0mm
Estimate:
US$ 2,500 - 3,500
£1,600 - 2,200
€1,900 - 2,600
£1,600 - 2,200
€1,900 - 2,600
Footnotes
- Potential bidders outside of the United States who intend to import this lot are advised that permits may be required. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Natural History Department before bidding.
Category: Natural History
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