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Aug 23, 2016 · A fisherman located on the Philippines’ Palawan Island unknowingly made the discovery of a lifetime when he found an enormous pearl ― possibly the largest in the world ― more than a decade ago. The unnamed man kept the secret treasure in his home as a good luck charm before recently handing it over to “amazed” officials, according to the BBC .
Philippines. Estimated value. US$100 million. The Pearl of Puerto, [1] also known as the Pearl of Puerto Princesa ( Filipino: Perlas ng Puerto ), [1] is an unauthenticated pearl [2] that was found in the Philippine Sea by a Filipino fisherman. It measures 2.2 feet (67 cm) long, 1 foot (30 cm) wide and weighs 34 kilograms (75 lb).
Aug 24, 2016 · The pearl reportedly weighs about 75 pounds and was discovered by a fisherman 10 years ago. A fisherman in the Philippines might have discovered the largest natural pearl ever found — and then ...
Aug 24, 2016 · The giant pearl is currently on display at the Puerto Princesa Tourism Office. The pearl has an estimated value of $100 million according to a report from the Sydney Morning Herald. This was the second time a giant pearl was found in Palawan. The first was the 6.4-kilogram “Pearl of Lao Tzu” or “Pearl of Allah,” found in Brooke’s ...
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 valued at ...
Apr 2, 2011 · The South Sea Golden Pearl of the Philippines is grown in the gold-lipped Pinctada Maxima Oyster. It is the biggest pearl producing oyster and because of environmental reasons, can only produce the Golden Pearls here in the Philippines. Natural salt water sea pearls normally produce a much better luster, quality and size as compared to fresh ...
Nov 25, 2016 · Puerto Princesa City, Philippines – November 16, 2016 – A Filipino fisherman in western Palawan island has found a giant pearl measuring 30 cm wide (1ft), 67 cm long (2.2ft) and weighing 34 kg (75lb), which sets the new world record for the Largest natural pearl. Photo: The giant pearl, seen being weighed at 34 kilogram, set a new world record.
