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  1. Aug 23, 2016 · The current record holder, known as the Pearl of Allah or Pearl of Lao Tze, was also discovered off the coast of Palawan. By comparison, it reportedly weighs just over 14 pounds ― less than one-fifth the weight of the fisherman’s discovery ― and is worth about $35 million.

  2. The Pearl of Lao Tzu (also referred to as Pearl of Lao Tze) was once considered the largest known pearl. The pearl was found in the Palawan sea, which surrounds the island of Palawan in the Philippines, and was found by a Filipino diver. 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 ...

  3. Mar 29, 2020 · La Peregrina Pearl. Size: 50.56 carats. Location: Panama. Date Found: 1513. Length: 17.90 mm (0.705 inches) Source: mastoloni.com. The pearl is named La Peregrina, which means “The Pilgrim” or “The Wanderer” in Spanish, and was first discovered by a slave. The pearl became one of the Spanish crown jewels under King Ferdinand V, and was ...

  4. The Philippines is home to one of the most exceptional pearls in the world. The Pearl of Lao Tzu, also known as the "Pearl of Allah," is the largest known pe...

  5. Feb 9, 2015 · Jun 22, 2014. Messages. 317. Feb 10, 2015. #14. hydermad said: We found a 7.3 kilo giant pearl in Palawan Philippines. It could be the largest pearl in the world. An expert have already checked the giant pearl and said that it is authentic and it cost about $450,000 or above.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Giga_PearlGiga Pearl - Wikipedia

    The Giga Pearl is owned by Abraham Reyes, a natural pearl and antiquities collector in Canada. [6] Reyes comes from the rank of avid collectors. His great aunt, who is in her late 90s, is a major collector of Asian artifacts in the Philippines. The pearl was given to his great aunt by his grandfather who came to visit her in Manila and brought ...

  7. Aug 24, 2016 · The Pearl of Allah/Lao Tzu was found in the 1930s, also in Palawan. Because gemologists appraised it at tens of millions of dollars, the new pearl looks to be a really good catch.