The Hunt for the Pearl of Lao Tzu!

[CortezPearls]

Pearls always have an interesting story to share. Some -like La Peregrina- have an amazing history behind them, and others have a story shrouded in time, mystery and deceit! This is the case of the "Pearl of LaoTzu " that is said to have been cultured by Lao Tzu himself inside a#Giant Clam (Tridacna giga ) and was even to be given as a gift to Saddam Hussein by Osama Bin Laden
FakeNews are not new! But this full-fledged story makes for a fun and interesting read in Pearldom
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/06/the-pearl-of-lao-tzu/559109/?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits

Sorry for the typo on the title...it's HUNT not Hiunt

 

[ericw]

Thank you for sharing, CortezPearls.
Reading such crazy story, Lao-tseu would be turning in his grave!

 

[amti]

That was a long read of one deception after another. I wonder how people like that can live with themselves. It reminds me a bit about the recent video I saw about how the diamond was marketed and how their advertising changed people's perspective on engagement rings.

 

[pattye]

A belated thank you for posting this, Douglas. Sometimes the posts don't show up as unread. I agree, Helen, no joy in this story, but still fascinating.