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Classic Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp, c. 2000


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Classic Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp, c. 2000
Classic Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp, c. 2000
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Pearls from Tahiti are particularly precious gifts from the sea. This is because the Pinctada margaritifera cumingii mussel, which is only found there, has the peculiarity of producing black pearls! These have been a special treasure since time immemorial - but unfortunately they are also extremely rare. Japanese experts in pearl cultivation therefore tried to cultivate black pearls on Bora Bora back in the day. However, it was not until the 1990s that black cultured pearls from Tahiti became available worldwide. The black cultured pearl then celebrated its breakthrough with the help of one of the most famous jewellery lovers of all: Elizabeth Taylor launched her perfume ‘Black Pearl’ in 1996. It was a real sensation. This pearl necklace consists of a total of 41 pearls with a diameter of more than nine millimetres, which are knotted in a light sale. The pearls are a sophisticated dark grey and show slight natural growth marks, which become more pronounced towards the clasp. The lustre of all pearls is good to very good. An elegant, slightly green overlay additionally enlivens the pearls. The 45.5 cm long necklace is held together by a strikingly grooved ball clasp. The necklace dates back to around 2000 and came to us here in Berlin. For the history of the cultured pearl from Tahiti, see Elisabeth Strack: Perlen, Stuttgart 2001, pp. 525-559
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Classic Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp, c. 2000
Aloahé
€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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