World's largest natural pearl available goes under hammer
The world’s largest available natural pearl is set to be auctioned in the Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi tomorrow.
The 575 carat pearl from 12th century Mongolia was formerly owned by Chinese emperors, Persian kings, the grandson of Genghis Khan and Marco Polo.
It will be up for bidding in Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace and on the internet, where it is estimated to raise up to €5.8m.
The value of the 3.1 inch saltwater pearl known as the “Arco Valley pearl” is based on its size, colour, weight, exclusivity, history and previous records of what people have been prepared to pay for similar precious items.
Arco Valley is the biggest pearl for sale in the world, but not the largest in size.
The 9.45 inch Pearl of Allah carries that title.
It was found by a diver off the Philippine island of Palawan in 1934 but is not up for sale and is stored in a museum in the Philippines.
