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It is not considered a gemstone pearl, but is instead known as a "clam pearl" or "Tridacna pearl" from a giant clam. It measures 24 centimeters in diameter (9.45 inches) and weighs 6.4 kilograms (14.2 lb).
Aug 25, 2016 · Until this week, the Pearl of Lao Tzu was the largest known pearl in the world, weighing 6.4 kilograms (14 lbs) and measuring 24 centimeters (over 9 inches) in diameter.
Aug 23, 2016 · The pearl, which has not yet been named, beats the current “world’s largest” pearl known to exist: the Pearl of Allah (sometimes called the Pearl of Lao Tze), which is valued at $35...
Mar 29, 2020 · The Pearl of Lao Tzu, more aptly named the Pearl of Allah since many people describe it as resembling a bearded, turban-clad man, is unique for a number of reasons. For starters, it’s a non-nacreous pearl, which means that it lacks the iridescence that most people associate with pearls.
Aug 24, 2016 · The pearl is 1ft (30.5cm) wide and 2.2ft long and, if confirmed, will easily beat the current record holder, the Pearl of Lao Tzu, which weighs 6.4kg. Getty Images. Giant clams can...
May 11, 2018 · While it hasn’t been officially verified, this pearl reportedly weighs 75 pounds, dwarfing the Pearl of Lao Tzu’s Guinness record. As David Beck observed in his memo to the owners, “We...
Aug 23, 2016 · The pearl measures a foot wide and over two feet long, and has been estimated to be worth somewhere near $100 million dollars. Gemologists are being brought in to take a closer look at the...
