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Natural Arabian Gulf Pearls (Basra Pearls) for sale

Basra Natural Pearl 12.37 Carat 14mm

My hand picked Natural Arabian Gulf Pearls (Basra Pearls). I include a Gemological Certificate for every item.

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Natural Basra Pearl Ring 1+ carat 18k Gold

Natural Basra Pearl Ring 1+ carat 18k Gold

Type of pearl: Natural Basra Pearl Weight: 1.68 carat Shape: Drop Size: 6.29 - 6.35 x 6.40 mm Color: Drop Location of Origin: Persian Gulf

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Pearl Fishing History of Mannar

Sri Lanka

Pearl fishing history of Mannar Mannar District has been famous for pearl fishing since the early part of the 19th Century. Richard Boyle (2001) writing

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Gulf of Mannar Pearl Fisheries

Pearl fishing in the Gulf of Mannar, ca. 1926 <I>Wiki</I>

Remembering Gulf of Mannar pearl fisheries... The divers were predominantly Tamils or Arabs. Some plunged headfirst from springboards; some descended

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Rare lavender Round Pearl with shell

Hi I’ve recently found a lavender porcelain like pearl from a littleneck clam I was served at a cookout over the weekend I noticed it before I ate it .

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GIA Tests 3 Large Hollow Natural Pearls

A large hollow natural pearl at 33mm that I own.

Three Large Natural Hollow Pinctada radiata Pearls Recently, three large baroque natural hollow pearls reportedly from the Pinctada radiata species were

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KariPearls Testimonies from Satisfied Customers

Brilliant Flame on 1 Carat Pink Conch Pearl

Happy customers have written praises of my pearls and service and here some of them are -- KariPearls testimonies.

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Thank you

Thank you Kari for the pearl and the nice letter. M

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Thanks to you

Dear Kari, The lovely USA freshwater pearl pendant arrived today. Thank you so much! AND, thanks to you, I have a wonderful USA natural freshwater pearl

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I love it!

Oh, it came and I love the way you packaged it and it was just fabulous and it was exactly the size. Your photographs are excellent because it was exactly

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I fully appreciate

Hello! I have received the pearls! I fully appreciate the beautiful packaging and the shell holder just blew me away! The little corked bottle made me

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Beautiful and Delicate

Hi Kari , I received my pearls today .. they are beautiful and delicate. Thank you so much for them and for the little gift. Looking forward to purchase

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My heart sings

Hey Kari. Thanks a lot for the handwritten note and the pretty wrap! The craftsmanship with the setting is absolutely wonderful, and my heart sings every

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Conch Pearls for Sale

3+ Carat Light Brown Conch Pearl Oval

Variety of sizes, colors, shapes of conch pearls for sale...one for every budget. Here's your chance to own a rare natural pearl.

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Conch Pearl 4 carat Necklace with Citrine and Emerald

Conch Pearl Necklace with Citrine and Emerald

Type of pearl: Conch Weight: Approximately 4 carat Shape: Oval/Drop Size: 9.57 x 7.88mm Color: Peach with some discoloring and 2 tiny spots -

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Conch Pearl 2 carat Necklace with Emerald

Conch Pearl Necklace with Emerald

Type of pearl: Conch Weight: Approximately 2 carats Shape: Oval Size: 8.07 x 6.1mm Color: Light Cream Location of Origin: Caribbean Metal:

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Dark Brown Natural Pearl Earrings with Diamonds

Dark Brown Natural Pearl Earrings with Diamonds

Type of pearl: Pinctada Species Weight: 0.68 carat & 0.66carat Shape: Near Oval & Near Drop Sizes: 4.76x4.50x4.17mm & 4.69x4.60x4.39mm Color: Both

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Scottish Pearl Jewelry Up for Auction August 21, 2025

Following on from the record-breaking Cairncross Collection auction in August 2024, we are excited to announce the largest private collection of Scottish

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Natural pearls from USA Earrings & Pendant with Aquamarines

Natural pearls from USA Earrings & Pendant with Aquamarines

Type of pearl: USA natural river pearls Weight: 6 carats total Shape: Spike/Feather/Wing Sizes: 18x5mm & 14x5.5mm & 13x4.5mm Color: White Location

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How a YouTube Typo Led A Man from India to Pearl Farming Success

India Pearl Farming

An accidental YouTube discovery steered Narendra Kumar Girwa towards freshwater pearl farming. Despite financial hardships and challenging climate conditions,

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Australia's Largest Fossil Pearl

Australia's Largest Fossil Pearl

An incredibly valuable fossil pearl, slightly bigger than a marble, has been uncovered in outback Queensland. The precious find was dug up in Richmond

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DANAT Ensures Integrity of Pearls

Natural Basra Pearls

Manama, Aug. 19 (BNA): The Bahrain Institute of Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) participated in the competition of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al

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World's First Recorded Opalised Pearls Found in Australia

The world's first recorded opalised pearls, relics of creatures in an ancient inland sea dating back 65 million years, have been unearthed by two miners

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Endangered Pearl Mussels Recovering in UK

A multimillion-pound reintroduction programme to help endangered pearl mussels has been hailed a success by a conservation organisation. Natural England

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Natural Black Pearl Diamond Ring

Natural Black Pearl Diamond Ring

Type of pearl: Natural Pearl Weight: 0.73 ct Shape: Near-baroque Size: 4.94 - 4.49mm Color: Dark Brown Location of Origin: Bahrain Metal: 18K

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Natural Basra Pearl Bracelet Button and Semi-Baroque

Natural Basra Pearl Bracelet Button and Semi-Baroque

Type of pearl: Natural Pearls Weight: 19.92 carats (3.98 grams) Shape: Button and Semi-baroque Size: Ranging from 2.7mm to 4.7mm Color: Light cream

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Queen Letizia's Natural Pearl Necklace

Queen Letizia wore the stunning pearl necklace inherited from Queen Victoria Eugenia. (Agency)

This necklace has a fascinating history. Originally, it was an engagement gift that Francisco de Asis de Bourbon gave to Queen Isabella II of Spain in

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Natural Pearls Earrings 3+ ct Each 8mm Basra Pearls

Natural Pearls Earrings 3+ ct Each 8mm Basra Pearls

Type of pearl: Natural Pearls Weight: a) 3.50 ct b) 3.36 ct Shape: Both near baroque Size: a) 8.78 - 6.83mm b) 8.74

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Natural Clam Pearls for Sale

1+ ct Full Flame Clam Pearl for Sale

Large selection of natural clam pearls from various species for sale.

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3+ ct Clam Pearl with Strong Flame for Sale

3+ ct Clam Pearl with Strong Flame for Sale

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 3.5 ct Shape: egg Size: 9 x 7 x 7mm Color: white with flame Location of Origin: Indonesia A clam pearl with

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Blue Mussels in Svalbard at the Top of the World

I, Kari, have personally been to Svalbard. The main city, Longyearbyen is on the 78° parallel. For comparison, the North Pole is on the 90° parallel.

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Turquoise Nucleus Cultivated Pearls

Turquoise nucleus cultivated (TNC) pearls represent a distinctive variety which are distinguished by their unique nucleus and remarkable aesthetic appeal.

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1+ ct Full Flame Clam Pearl Button for Sale

1+ ct Full Flame Clam Pearl Button for Sale

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 1.4 ct Shape: button Size: 6 x 6 x 5.5mm Color: white with flame Location of Origin: Indonesia A beautiful

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1+ ct Full Flame Clam Pearl for Sale

1+ ct Full Flame Clam Pearl for Sale

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 1.2 ct Shape: button Size: 5.5 x 5.5 x 5mm Color: white with flame Location of Origin: Indonesia A beautiful

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Natural Pearl at 2+ carat

Natural Pearl  2.28 carat

Type of pearl: Natural Pearl *Carat Weight: Pearl - 2.28 Diamond Tappers - 0.34 *Shape: Circled Oval *Size in mm: 6.06 x 6.12 x 8.46mm *Color:

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Natural Freshwater Pearls

Natural pearls from USA Earrings & Pendant with Aquamarines

Selection of top quality natural freshwater pearls which are uncultured Mississippi River pearls for your delight and for purchase.

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USA Natural Pearls Necklace & Earrings with Amethysts

USA Natural Pearls Necklace & Earrings with Amethysts

Type of pearl: USA Natural Pearls Weight: 10.4 ct Total Shape: Baroque - natural pearls the natural way Sizes: 10.5x8.5mm & 8x8x7mm & 7.5x6.5x6mm

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Natural Basra Pearl Stud 3+ Carat Earrings on 21K Gold

Natural Basra Pearl Stud 3+ Carat Earrings on 21K Gold

Type of pearl: Natural Pearls Weight: a) 3.43 ct b) 3.97 ct Shape: Both near button Size: a) 9.07 - 6.05mm b) 8.93 - 6.92mm Color:

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Natural Basra Seed Pearls Earrings on 21K Gold

Natural Basra Seed Pearls Earrings on 21K Gold

Type of pearl: Natural Basra Pearls Weight: 3.5gm with pearls Shape: Average Buttons & Rounded Size: Average 1.6 to 2.0mm Color: White to light

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Natural Pearls & Diamonds Dangling Earring in White Gold

Natural Pearls & Diamonds Dangling Earring in White Gold

Type of pearl: Natural Basra Pearls Weight: A- 0.84 carat - 1 pcs B- 0.81 carat - 1 pcs c- 0.80 carat - 2 pcs Shape:

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5+ ct Porcellanious Clam Pearl Egg for Sale

5+ ct Porcellanious Clam Pearl Egg for Sale

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 5,5 ct Shape: egg Size: 11 x 9 x 9 mm Color: porcellaneous white Location of Origin: Indonesia A shining

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1+ ct Unique Yellow Clam Pearl with Flame for Sale

1+ ct Unique Yellow Clam Pearl with Flame for Sale

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 1.6 ct Shape: semi-button Size: 6 x 6 x 5 mm Color: yellow with flame Location of Origin: Indonesia A unique

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9+ ct Semi Round Clam Pearl for Sale

9+ ct Semi Round Clam Pearl for Sale

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 9.8 ct Shape: semi-round Size: 11 mm Color: porcellaneous white Location of Origin: Indonesia Slightly irregular

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5mm Clam Pearl with Flame for Sale

0 8 ct Clam Pearl with Flame for Sale

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 0.8 ct Shape: semi-button Size: 5 x 5 x 4 mm Color: white with flame Location of Origin: Indonesia A beautiful

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1 ct Clam Pearl for Sale

1 ct Clam Pearl for Sale

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 1 ct Shape: drop Size: 5 x 5 x 5 mm Color: white with flame Location of Origin: Indonesia Strong flame and

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World's Smallest Clam Pearl for Sale

0.3 ct the World's Smallest Clam Pearl

Type of pearl: clam pearl Weight: 0.3 ct Shape: drop Size: 3 x 2 x 2 mm Color: white with flame Location of Origin: Indonesia Probably the

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Natural Basra Persian Gulf Pearl Necklace on 21k Gold

Natural Basra Persian Gulf Pearl Necklace on 21k Gold

Type of pearl: Natural Basra Pearls Weight: 13.51 carats (2.70 gms) Shape: Button and semi-baroque Size: Approximately 5.2 mm Color: White to light

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He bought a second-hand item for $10: Now it’s worth 200 times more

What began as a simple visit to an antique shop turned into an unforgettable discovery for A.J., a regular buyer of vintage items. Over the recent holiday

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Last masters keep 500-year-old pearl earring craft alive in Türkiye

Pearl earrings at Erkan Gürol’s workshop in Sivrihisar, Eskişehir, Türkiye(AA Photo)

Erkan Gürol, one of the few remaining masters of the geographically registered Sivrihisar pearl earring craft, continues to preserve this nearly extinct

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