"If I won the lottery " Pearl Edition

[RunningwithScissors]

Post the beauties that catch your eye, spark your imagination, but make your wallet scream and hide...

(We have this for colored stones and diamonds, so why not pearls?)

 

[RunningwithScissors]

I got this in my email inbox this morning and think it is darling...

 

[missy]

“
The legendary Cowdry Black Pearl Necklace is a natural black pearl necklace consisting of stunningly beautiful natural pearls shining with multi-hued Aubergine, Green, Peacock, Silver and Mink Overtones, laid over a Light Dove to Medium-Dark Charcoal Grey body colors. These stunning pearl colors are extremely reminiscent of the famous cultured Tahitian pearls with their palette of Peacock, Aubergine and Green Overtones. This absolutely gorgeous single strand natural pearl necklace graduates from 6.8-11.4mm, and features 38 pearls of exceptional quality, and finished with a large mixed-cut rectangular diamond clasp.


Originally owned by Lady Pearson, the Viscountess Cowdray, the Cowdray Pearl Necklace initially sold at auction at Christie’s London for $3 million, and later again went to auction at Sotheby’s Auction in Hong Kong where it fetched a cool $5.3 million. We can see why.

“

 

[missy]

And I like this one too



“This absolutely amazing natural pearl necklace is from an unknown royal family and fetched a record-breaking $9,081,000 at auction in 2013. The necklace measures 21 to 35-Inches and each strand features creamy-rose natural pearls, most likely from the Pinctada radiata saltwater oyster species native to the Persian Gulf. The P. radiata oyster is very close in size and produces pearls similar to that of the Akoya pearl oyster, Pinctada fucata martensii, which is native to the coastal waters of Japan, China, Vietnam and Burma.


An astounding 614 pearls graduate from 5.1-17.05mm throughout the continuous layout, and the necklace is finished with a platinum and white gold bar clasp studded with tiny cushion-shaped, Old Mine Cut diamond accents. The $9 Million price tag, while not the absolute highest price fetched for any pearl necklace ever (that distinction goes to La Peregrina, #1 on our List), it is perhaps the 2nd or 3rd most expensive pearl necklace in the world.
”

 

[Rhd3]

The first thing that comes to my mind is the Piaget pearl and diamond rose necklace worn by Natalie Portman in the movie, Jackie.

 

[Snowdrop13]

I doubt this would ever be for sale but La Peregrina, on it‘s former, simple chain, would do it for me!

 

[ForteKitty]

I doubt this would ever be for sale but La Peregrina, on it‘s former, simple chain, would do it for me!

It was! Elizabeth Taylor's jewels went on tour before the auction and I saw it in LA. Spectacular.

 

[Snowdrop13]

It was! Elizabeth Taylor's jewels went on tour before the auction and I saw it in LA. Spectacular.

You’re so lucky! Even to just see it in person would be enough.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I just can't justify the $5500 expense right now- but I love this necklace.

15 to 18mm AAA SILVER GRAY South Sea Strand | Etsy

15 TO 18 mm Silver Gray SOUTH SEA BAROQUE strand. Very well matched necklace of 17 inches. The pearls have amazing luster. AAA very clean necklace with very few blemishes. A very rare south sea Baroque necklace. This strand was an extremely difficult necklace to make. We can restring the strands to

www.etsy.com

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

That would be the strand of Sea of Cortez pearls long ago listed at Kojima. Sadly no picture just the image burned indelibly into my brain.

@lovedogs knows which strand I am referring to.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I think this is Cartier ?
As my lotto win would be in NZ dollars and i have a house that would love an extension i have to be realistic
(Id spend the money on Tibby down the vet )

 

[Pinkmartini87]

I want Nina Dyer’s famous black pearls:

Or Marie Antoinette’s pearl necklace later owned by Barbara Hutton:


Or Duchess of Windsor’s famous SS pearls:

 

[Snowdrop13]

I want Nina Dyer’s famous black pearls:

Or Marie Antoinette’s pearl necklace later owned by Barbara Hutton:


Or Duchess of Windsor’s famous SS pearls:

Those are all spectacular! Are the photos from a book? Looks like one I’d like to read!

 

[MjK1]

A really fine black with peacock luster pearl pendant, ring and earrings. Single pearls, simple design. Also a white 'tin cup' necklace...

 

[dk168]

I too would love to have the Duchess of Windsor's suite of SSPs with mis-matched earrings, or recreate the set using new pearls.

If I were to buy new pearls, then a strand each of round white SSP and round blue Tahitians, minimal graduation, with the largest pearl around 15mm.

They will have a nice diamond clasp so that the clasps can sit to the side of my neck in the front as a feature.

DK

 

[Beagles]

This. In a heartbeat. Assael's Fiji pearl necklace like the one presented to the Duchess of Sussex.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

This. In a heartbeat. Assael's Fiji pearl necklace like the one presented to the Duchess of Sussex.

Oh. My. Goodness.
This is amazing

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

This. In a heartbeat. Assael's Fiji pearl necklace like the one presented to the Duchess of Sussex.

I remember that strand! Incredibly beautiful. I wonder if she wears it?

 

[Pinkmartini87]

Those are all spectacular! Are the photos from a book? Looks like one I’d like to read!

Yeah, the book is great! It’s by Stefano Papi. Here’s a screenshot of the book cover:

 

[Snowdrop13]

Yeah, the book is great! It’s by Stefano Papi. Here’s a screenshot of the book cover:

Ooh, it looks lovely, off to shop!

 

[KristinTech]

Well, I already used my Wilma Flintstone pic in a different thread a couple of years ago, so here’s what would be nice now.... a double or triple strand with a huge antique sapphire and diamond clasp. Something like this, or an Art Deco clasp with intricate diamond and metalwork ...

Cultured pearl necklace with antique sapphire & diamond clasp - Furr & Co

The two-row necklace of Japanese cultured pearls, 8.5-9 mm diameter, strung to a mid-19th century antique sapphire and diamond cluster converted to a clasp.

www.furrandco.co.uk

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

This. In a heartbeat. Assael's Fiji pearl necklace like the one presented to the Duchess of Sussex.

Hope she wears it

 

[Beagles]

I remember that strand! Incredibly beautiful. I wonder if she wears it?

Now I wonder if she was able to keep it after stepping away from royal duties? What a shame if it's in a vault somewhere.

 

[ForteKitty]

This. In a heartbeat. Assael's Fiji pearl necklace like the one presented to the Duchess of Sussex.

OMFG why do you do this to me!

sorry i originally quoted MTG I overscrolled out of excitement
and quoted wrong.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Now I wonder if she was able to keep it after stepping away from royal duties? What a shame if it's in a vault somewhere.

Oh well she has the Netflex money to buy a replacement if that's the case
i actually have no idea what her jewlery tastes are apart from her redesigned ER

 

[SparklieBug]

OMFG why do you do this to me!

 

[Cerulean]

Can I get a two things with my lotto winnings?

First, @yssie ’s pearl bracelet from PP, plus the pearls I’d need to lengthen it for my bigger boned wrists

Then, this necklace from Kamoka or something like it! I love rainbowy color combos...

Tropical Rainbow Tahitian Pearl Strand

This extraordinary, silky, luminous necklace features some of the most stunning hues from our 2020 harvest. Colors are a mix of bright, mostly light to mid-tone hues with a dash of flashy darks. The mix is a true rainbow with sky blues, light pink peacocks, a few crazy flashy coppery...

kamokapearls.com

 

[MMtwo]

I honestly think @yssie's spectacular, extraordinary bracelet is a finer grade than all of these.

 

[MMtwo]

Adding the thread to her amazing bracelet and a thrilling read too!

A Moline multicolour masterpiece

That is - an Andrew Moline multicolour Tahitian masterpiece ::) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

www.pricescope.com

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I honestly think @yssie's spectacular, extraordinary bracelet is a finer grade than all of these.

Yes indeed. I think her bracelet is one of a kind. Half the fun was reading her journey in obtaining her beautiful pearls. The other half spent gazing at their loveliness.