"The Miracle of the SEA"

The worlds largest Pearl

 Known as  The Miracle of the Sea" the pearl formerly owned by The Dowager Empress of Tzu - Hsi of the Chiang Dynasty from 1875 to 1908 wore it on a slender chain around her neck as a good luck amulet, the pearl is nearly the size of a small egg and is richly encrusted with gold filigree work.

Formed in Pinctada Maxima, this natural South Sea wonder measures 26x39 millimeter and weighs a staggering 127.5 ct or 25.5 grams! The Imperial Pearl origins are unclear; it is believed to have once belonged to the Royalty of China and purchased by Imperial in Hong Kong in the 1940s.

The Imperial Pearl is set in a platinum and diamond pendant.

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