ABOUT US
Global Gemology & Appraisals is an NAJA Accredited and AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by "The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry Appraiser", Scott Papper.
Scott's professional designations include GIA Graduate Gemologist, NAJA Certified Master Appraiser, ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser, ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser, and AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist, to name only a handful.
Scott is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, review appraiser, gemologist, pawnbroker, jewelry buyer, broker, and expert witness. He is recognized as an expert and has provided testimony in multiple courts of law. In addition to providing appraisal services for private clients and those within the trade, he assists with the valuation of jewelry and watches confiscated by federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
ABOUT THE ITEM
TRIDACNA PEARLS
Tridacna pearls are very rare, organic gems produced by the largest living bivalve mollusk from the Cardiidae family, known as the Tridacna gigas or Giant Clam. Tridacna clams can be found in the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific, inhabiting coral reefs. They can live for up to 100 years, can grow as large as 4 feet across, and weigh up to 440 pounds! Natural Tridacna pearls are known for their porcelaneous appearance, sometimes displaying beautiful flame patterning.
PRECIOUS CORAL
Coral is a living marine organism that forms in branch-like structures in tropical and sub-tropical ocean waters. When coral polyps die, a dull, hardened skeleton remains that can be polished to a beautiful waxy luster. Most coral is white to cream in color but coral does occur naturally in several other colors such as red, pink, peach, black, orange, golden, blue, lavender, and angelskin. The most valuable coral, known as precious coral, falls within the red to pink color range.
This magnificent, 1-of-a-kind, multi-strand opera length necklace features 293 graduated precious coral beads (taken from a 1940s vintage necklace) fastened by a custom 18K white gold starfish clasp set with 3 carats of extremely fine quality pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds. At the center of the starfish is an extremely rare natural tridacna pearl. The pearl weighs 17.71 carats and displays eye-visible flame patterning!
Accompanied by GIA Pearl Identification Report #2203324714.
| ITEM DETAILS |
| Metal: |
18K White Gold |
| Gender: |
Lady's |
| Length: |
29" (Opera Length) |
| Hallmarks: |
None (Tests 18 Karat) |
| Gross Weight: |
225.4 grams (144.9 dwts) |
| Age: |
Contemporary (21st Century) |
| Condition: |
Brand New |
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| PEARL DETAILS |
| Quantity: |
1 |
| Type: |
Tridacna |
| Mollusk: |
Tridacninae Subfamily (Clam) |
| Nature: |
Natural Pearl |
| Environment: |
Saltwater |
| Measurements: |
15.16 x 9.92mm |
| Shape: |
Button |
| Color: |
White |
| Luster: |
Porcelaneous |
| Phenomenon: |
Chatoyancy ("Stormy" Flame Patterning) |
| Treatments: |
No Indications of Treatment |
| Carat Weight: |
17.71 ct. |
| GIA Report Number: |
2203324714 |
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| CORAL DETAILS |
| Quantity: |
293 |
| Type: |
Precious Coral |
| Color: |
Salmon |
| Nature: |
Natural |
| Environment: |
Saltwater |
| Size: |
5mm - 12mm, Graduated |
| Shape: |
Bead |
| Texture: |
Fine to Medium |
| Polish: |
Excellent |
| Treatments: |
No Indication of Dye |
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| DIAMOND DETAILS |
| Quantity: |
175 |
| Shape/Cutting Style: |
Round Brilliant Cut |
| Color: |
D - F |
| Clarity: |
VVS1 - VS1 |
| Measurements: |
1.50 - 1.60mm Diameter |
| Total Carat Weight: |
3.00 ct. |
