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May 11, 2018 · Culture. Chasing the Pearl of Lao Tzu. A tale of ancient philosophers, alien abductions, murder-for-hire—and how the world’s largest pearl came to be the centerpiece of an 80-year-old...
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.
Jun 1, 2018 · Supposedly coveted by Ferdinand Marcos and Osama bin Laden, and once valued at US$75 million, a web of fraud, murder and fiction has spread around the ‘Pearl of Lao Tzu’ ever since it was ...
Aug 24, 2016 · A fisherman in the Philippines might have discovered the largest natural pearl ever found — and then kept it hidden under his bed for 10 years. The pearl's existence was revealed by Aileen...
Aug 25, 2016 · CNN — One of the world’s largest and most valuable pearls was left forgotten under a bed for more than 10 years, its owner told CNN. The enormous pearl, weighing 34 kilograms (75 lbs), was...
Aug 24, 2016 · Currently, the 6.4kg “Pearl of Allah”, also known as the “Pearl of Lao Tzu”, is referred to as the world’s largest pearl. It was also found off Palawan, in 1939. In 2003 it was...
Image Source. The largest pearl in the world is known as the Pearl of Lao Tzu, which was found inside a giant clam ( Tridacna gigas) in Palawan, Philippines. This incredibly rare gem, weighing approximately 14,100.7 carats, showcases the magnificent beauty and rarity of natural pearls.
