Arabian | Persian Gulf Pearls
Persian/Arabian Gulf Pearls are the world’s oldest, largest and rarest Natural Pearls. No other place on earth do oysters grow more Natural Pearls with such high quality and radiance, than in the Persian Gulf near the strategic - Strait of Hormuz. See a Giant Dubai Natural Pearl Here... The Persians or the Iranian people call the gulf - the "Persian Gulf" and the people from Arabia say - the "Arabic Gulf" but it's the one and same Gulf. Pearl divers are able to dive in more places and dive more frequently in the warm shallow waters of the Persian Gulf, sprinkled with its many fresh water springs. This unique mix of fresh and saltwater that surrounds Bahrain, is one of the secrets behind the special luster and brilliance of the Arabian/Persian Gulf pearls. With the coming together of the two oceans, the most beautiful Natural Pearls are born. The two largest natural saltwater pearls in the world are the 'Pearl of Allah' and the 'Arco Valley Pearl'. From the east to the west, royalty, celebrities, Indian princes, famous people like Elizabeth Taylor and her priceless, La Peregrina Pearl are smitten by the allure of natural pearls.
Famous Collections from around the world often contain pearls. Take for instance, The Jewelry of Umm Khalthum (Umm Kulthoum) (1904-1975) the beloved singer of the Arabic world, India-style Pearl necklace (above image) sold on the 29th April 2008, for $1.4 million USD - ten times its' original value. The pearl necklace was a gift from Sheik Zaid ben Sultan, founder of the United Arab Emirates. Natural pearls are formed without any outside interference from man. If you are curious to find out how to identify Natural Pearls from Cultured Pearls, Dive in HERE. Return to the top of Persian Gulf Pearls | Arabian Gulf Pearls Return to Natural Pearls Return to Antique Jewelry Investor Home Page |
