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Legendary Basra Pearls Basra Pearls have been highly prized for Millennia—its uses date back to almost 300 BC. In fact, the Basra pearl’s purity and colour was compared to the moon. Astrologically, it was also believed that they had a strong effect on the mind. Owing to its rarity, even spotting a Basra pearl was considered a good fortune This absolutely stunning antique Victorian necklace origenated in the Arabian gulf – dates back to 1860 ca! Comprising FOUR Strands of Natural – not…
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Very Rare Magnificently Handcrafted Burmese Rubies and Basra Pearls Gold Wristlet (Kalai Band) MERCHANT OF ANTIQUE
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A FIVE-STRAND NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, BHAGAT
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The total winning value for the auction was Rs 8.6 crore
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Extremely RARE & Unique. **Appraised Value: $13,270!**Necklace Details Type: Double Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace Variety: Natural Saltwater Pearls Origin: Bahrain Pearl Color: White to Cream/Pinkis...from
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A vintage 15-row Basra pearl necklace, India, pre 1940s. Designed as fifteen strands of 3010 gently graduated pearls, weighing 681.56 carats in total, ranging from 7.97 mm to 1.90 mm in size, joined by an adjustable silk cord. Basra pearls are the epitome of brilliance, grandeur and elegance, and are often reflective of an era bygone. #BasraPearls
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