The identity of the buyer has been withheld. However, according to David Warren, International Director of Christie's Jewelry Department and Head of J...

Any information about the buyer of this antique natural pearl and diamond necklace ?

The 239.7-grain baroque drop-shaped natural saltwater pearl is most certainly the largest natural pearl ever offered for sale at Christie's Dubai auct...

It is said that the baroque drop-shaped pearl is the largest natural pearl ever offered for sale at Christie's Dubai. The pearl is also said to be amo...

This is an interesting question, but the answer to it lies in knowing the approximate period during which the baroque drop-shaped pearl was discovered...

What oyster species could possibly have produced this large pearl ?

Thank you. I specialize on diamond jewelry.

I know exactly what item I'm looking for but Pearl as just a single word

Thanks for the detailed reply on the role played by provenance in the valuation of a pearl.

Provenance plays a very significant role in deciding the value of a pearl, especially at competitive auctions. Normally auction houses set their lowe...

What role does provenance play in the valuation of a pearl ?

According to the Christie's auction catalogue, the pearl was part of the collection of Valda Virginia Vaughn Scott, the daughter of an English diplom...

What is the historic provenance associated with the pearl ?