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Oct 29, 2004 · The Pearl of Allah, (Pearl of Lao-Tse) the largest pearl on record, was recovered from a giant clam on May 7, 1934, off the coast of Palawan Island, Philippines. The pearl is 9.4 inches long and weighs about 14 lbs. According to the "Guinness Book of Records," the San Francisco Gem Laboratory has valued the pearl at $40 million.
Pearl of Allah. by gary_satanovsky. At 14 pounds, the pearl is so massive it does not even have a single owner — although it almost did, if some reports are to be believed. Allegedly, Osama bin Laden himself offered to buy the Pearl of Lao Tzu, which he called “The Pearl of Allah” as a gift to Saddam Hussein “to unite the Arab cultures.”.
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 million ...
Oct 1, 2012 · Brooke's Point, Palawan. Named after Sir James Brooke, the municipality has become famous for its promotion of ecotourism. It has also earned the distinction of being the original home of the biggest pearl in the world, known as the Pearl of Lao Tzu or the Pearl of Allah; found in its waters on May 7, 1934. Quoting the History.
The color of this giant pearl is pure lustrous white. No one can say how old the pearl may be, for, as Doctor Miner points out, no scientific study has yet accurately determined the rate of growth of one of these giant clams. The natives thought that possibly 450 years had passed since the clam was the size of a fist, and that the pearl may ...
The Pearl of Allah is the largest pearl on record. The Pearl of Allah was discovered in 1934 off the coast of the Palawan Island in the Philippines. The pearl's name comes from the its unique resemblance to that of a turbaned man. The pearl made its way to America with Wilburn Cobb in 1939. Cobb received the pearl as a gift from a Philippine ...
The largest pearl ever discovered is undoubtedly a fascinating gem, with a unique story and captivating appearance that has captured the attention of enthusiasts everywhere. Known as the “Pearl of Lao Tzu” or “Pearl of Allah,” this extraordinary pearl was discovered in the waters of the Philippines.
