How old is this pearl ? Play again !

[CLICLASP]

Just few words only to thank all of you that have red the thread, and encouraged me so much.
Thanks to your welcome, I did not find myself "lost in translation" ...

 

[Satine De La Courcel]

you have brought LOTS of to the forum.. I for one am all about the fun... and learnimg and sharing stuff with others.. I feel it is one way we truely learn and can become better as people by sharing and playing..

Okay, Since I have not played in a while I will take a stab at these

Lets see the pearl with the crown is the hope pearl, 450 carats???

Second one is a toss up either the Pearl of Kuwait but it could also be La Peregrina, owned By Dame Elizabeth Taylor once owned by Queen Mary given to her from king Phillip of Spain as a wedding present 50 carats

The last two pictures are of the pearl of Asia approx 600 carats

Hope I am close Great Pictures

I am bummed I have no takers

 

[pattye]

Hi Ash,

It takes me awhile to think--the teeth make me think it is some kind of hairpiece, the orangy stones could be coral, or carnelian, prefer coral, however, perhaps Spanish??

 

[Heidi]

I second the hairpiece idea. Any possibility those are conch pearls?

 

[pattye]

Heidi,

Any possibility those are conch pearls?

I love that idea!

 

[Caitlin]

Hi Ashley, very interesting pearls but I don't havea clue.

Instead I am answering Cliclasps last set of pictures.

It's up to you to give the answer of :
- What's their name
- How big they are
- and as many info as you like to

Enjoy again
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CliClasp

The top of Cliclasps pearls is the Hope Pearl. It was owned by a fellow named Hope who also owned the Hope diamond.

pearl weighs 1,800 grains (450 carats), or approximately 4 ounces!

LINK
The one on the left is the Pearl of Kuwait 64.4 carats. LINK to GIA Photo

the bottom two show both sides of the pearl of Asia.

The pearl weighs 2,400 grains (600 carats) and measures 76 x 50 x 28 mm. The enormous size makes it the most famous natural pearls originated from the Persian Gulf.

Link

 

[Caitlin]

This pearl was sold October 11, 2005 for $2,516,360.00

(press release photo)

What is its name and size?

Who did Cartier sell it to? And when?
Clue, I put up info about it last October.

 

[Caitlin]

What do you know about La Pelegrina Pearl? Who owned it?

I don't have a photo, but I'll put up a link to it later...

 

[Heidi]

I *think* it was part of the Spanish crown jewels and later Elizabeth Taylor owned it. Maybe she still does?

 

[Caitlin]

That was La Peregrina. I said Pelegrina. It is also spelled as Pellegrina.

Play again!

 

[Satine De La Courcel]

Well the hairpiece guess is correct the Red stones are believe it of not Rubies. However It is actually a Chinese hairpiece from arround
12th -13th Century

Hmmm I will have to think on the next piece.

cheers
Ash

 

[Caitlin]

That is a great piece, Ash- is it yours?

 

[CLICLASP]

Caitlin,
you are perfectly right in identifying the 4 pictures
Photos were taken at Paris Pearl exhibition in 2007
To add something about the Asian pearl that I did not see yet :
the stones behind the pearl were indicated being pink quartz and jade
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This pearl was sold October 11, 2005 for $2,516,360.00

(press release photo)

What is its name and size?

Who did Cartier sell it to? And when?
Clue, I put up info about it last October.

Your post is La regente, 346 grains, first bought by Napoleon 1st for empress Marie Louise
Chistie's sold it in 2005
Who to ??

 

[Heidi]

That was La Peregrina. I said Pelegrina. It is also spelled as Pellegrina.

Play again!

Rats - I always get those mixed up for some reason! Clearly I need to spend more time pearl gazing.

 

[CLICLASP]

You can find bigger "naked" pictures of what was shown these 2 last months here (3 pages)

http://www.cliclasp.com/priv-pages/pearl_exhibition_paris_2007.html

Enjoy !

 

[La Contessa]

I am SOOO enjoying this and catching up - RATS!!!! No computer for weeks.

Okay - Casting to the wind -
I say (in 2005) to Prince Charles for Camilla (sp?)

(I'm also running a fever/sinus thing which explains my naughtiness - ).

 

[Caitlin]

Rats - I always get those mixed up for some reason!


I did too. Now, you won't ever again!

 

[Satine De La Courcel]

That is a great piece, Ash- is it yours?

The Pictures of the Piece I took. The Piece itself no unfortunately That was one of the Pieces I did take pictures of while on my Visit to the Royal Ontario Museum this past Spring....

SOOOOOOO who is next with Pics in this game???? this is SOOO much fun!

Thanks again! CLICLASP for starting this thread!

 

[CLICLASP]

Hello again
now that eveyone is well trained , how old is this new one I found recently ?

 

[jerin]

I think this is Art Deco and should be from after the WW I. As to what it is - could be a brooch, a buckle or a stomacher. Lovely piece!