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GIA 2.99 ctw. Natural Quahog Pearl & Diamond Earrings in Platinum
GIA 2.99 ctw. Natural Quahog Pearl & Diamond Earrings in Platinum
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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).
Quahog pearls (pronounced KO-hog) are extremely rare organic gems produced naturally by the bivalve clam, Venus mercenaria or Mercenaria mercenaria.
Quahog pearls are found by fishermen off the eastern coast of the United States, typically in the New England region, where clams are harvested for their delicious meat for use in popular dishes such as clam chowder. It is estimated that only 1 out of every 100,000 quahog clams will produce a pearl of any kind and the majority of them are not attractive enough to be used in jewelry. Purple and lavender are considered to be the most valuable shades of quahog pearls.
In 2005, a Rhode Island jeweler named Alan Golash purchased a brooch from an antique store for $14, that was believed to be costume jewelry. This brooch turned out to be a Georgian Era enameled high karat gold brooch, circa 1835, set with one of the world's largest, and finest quality, quahog pearls along with an additional quahog pearl dangle. The brooch was later named The Golash Brooch after its discoverer. The large, center pearl was named Pearl of Venus by Golash.
In 2015, a 6-plus carat lavender Quahog pearl was found by a policeman while eating a seafood soup. This pearl received national media attention and wound up selling at Kaminski Auctions for $16,500.00.
This pair of custom-made platinum earrings feature two natural purple quahog pearls, totaling 2.99 carats. The natural pearls are framed by halos of round brilliant cut diamonds, totaling 0.61 carats. The overall diameter of each earring is 11 millimeters. They are fastened by butterfly pushbacks, for pierced ears. Hallmarked "PLAT".
Accompanied by GIA Pearl Identification Report Number 1216073387.
| ITEM DETAILS | |
| Metal: | Platinum |
| Gender: | Lady's |
| Earring Size: | 11mm Diameter |
| Hallmarks: | "PLAT" |
| Gross Weight: | 4.0 grams (2.6 dwts) |
| Age: | Contemporary |
| Condition: | Brand New |
| PEARL DETAILS | |
| Quantity: | 2 |
| Type: | Quahog |
| Nature: | Natural |
| Environment: | Saltwater |
| Measurements: | a.) 6.40 x 4.68mm, b.) 6.62 x 4.82mm |
| Shape: | Button |
| Color: | a.) Deep Purple & Cream, Natural, b.) Deep Purple, Natural |
| Luster: | Porcelaneous |
| Treatments: | No Indications of Treatment |
| Carat Weight: | a.) 1.33 ct., b.) 1.66 ct. |
| Total Carat Weight: | 2.99 ct. |
| GIA Report Number: |
1216073387 |
| DIAMOND DETAILS | |
| Quantity: | 30 |
| Shape/Cutting Style: | Round Brilliant Cut |
| Color: | G-H |
| Clarity: | VS2-SI1 |
| Measurements: | 1.70mm Diameter |
| Total Carat Weight: | 0.61 ct. |
