"Legendary Pearls"

"Legendary Pearls"," There is no official date of when the first pearl was taken from a shell but they are mentioned in nearly every culture's history. Some of these famous pearls are known because of their size, who wore them or who discovered them. One of the first famous pearls is the Abernathy Pearl. Abernathy was a professional pearl diver and was in the river doing just that. The people of Scotland scoured their rivers for centuries trying to find pearls. The pearl that Bill Abernathy pulled out of the river was 44 grains or about 14 carats. Another pearl that history notes is Big Pink Pearl. This pearl is listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest natural abalone pearl ever found. They are very asymmetrical and have an intense luster with a multitude of colors. 7 million dollars in 1991. It is the largest saltwater pearl ever discovered weighing in at 450 carats. This pearl is named for Henry Philip Hope who acquired this pearl sometime in the 19th century. The Hope Pearl is currently on display at the British Museum of Natural History. Known as La Peregrina or ""The Pilgrim"" this pearl was at one time, one of the most celebrated gemstones. After the gem was discovered it was taken directly to King Phillip II who gave it to his bride, Queen Mary of Spain, as a wedding gift. Taylor, who is a known pearl lover and one who actively popularized Tahitian pearls, owns La Peregrina still today. Make my day click here