Pearl of Puerto
Pearl of Puerto,[1] also referred to as Pearl of Puerto Princesa (Filipino: Perlas ng Puerto)[1] is the largest known natural pearl in the world. It was found in the Philippines sea by a Filipino fisherman. It measures 2.2 feet (67 cm) long, 1 foot (30 cm) wide and weighs 34 kilograms (75 lb).[2]
| Type of stone | Pearl |
|---|---|
| Weight | 75 pounds (170,000 carats) |
| Color | White (exact colour grade unknown) |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Estimated value | Est. US$ 100 million |
References
- "Giant 34-kg pearl, hidden for 10 years, now on display in Palawan". rappler.com. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- "Is this the world's largest pearl? It's been under a bed for 10 years". CNN.com. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
External links
- "Pearl of Puerto". puertoprincesa.ph.
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