Legendary Basra Pearls<\/p>\n
Basra Pearls have been highly prized for Millennia\u2014its uses date back to almost 300 BC. In fact, the Basra pearl\u2019s purity and colour was compared to the moon. Astrologically, it was also believed that they had a strong effect on the mind. Owing to its rarity, even spotting a Basra pearl was considered a good fortune<\/p>\n
This absolutely stunning antique Victorian necklace originated in the Arabian gulf – dates back to 1860 ca!<\/p>\n
Comprising FOUR Strands of Natural \u2013 not nucleated – Basra Pearls; beautiful lustre, varying in shape and size as made by nature process<\/p>\n
Selected at the time by graduated sizes between 2 mm. to 7 mm. making one of the most desirable necklace to surpass time and be treasured for ever<\/p>\n
Closure is still the original Victorian period, 9Kt solid rose gold<\/p>\n
Total gross weight is 35.1 grams<\/p>\n
Fits for a Queen!<\/p>\n
So powerful and effective is the Basra pearl that legends speak that just to view a real Basra pearl is extremely good fortune, we believe we are very lucky in getting the chance to offer this rare necklace to a special lady somewhere in the world<\/p>\n
Excellent condition considering its age<\/p>\n
Treasure for ever!<\/p>\n
PLEASE NOTE
\nInternational sales are not meant on home approval
\nDue to cross borders custom’s duty we do not accept returns from outside EU state members<\/p>\n
Further Details Below<\/p>\n
Metal: 9 Kt gold
\nHallmarks: none\/worn
\nGems: 4 strand of natural salt water Basra pearls ranging in diameter from2 mm. to 7 mm.
\nMeasures: total length (open) measured on the shortest strand is 42.5 cm.
\nWeight: 35.1 grams
\nCondition: very good commensurate to age and use<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Legendary Basra Pearls<\/p>\n
Basra Pearls have been highly prized for Millennia\u2014its uses date back to almost 300 BC. In fact, the Basra pearl\u2019s purity and colour was compared to the moon. Astrologically, it was also believed that they had a strong effect on the mind. Owing to its rarity, even spotting a Basra pearl was considered a good fortune<\/p>\n
This absolutely stunning antique Victorian necklace originated in the Arabian gulf – dates back to 1860 ca!<\/p>\n
Comprising FOUR Strands of Natural \u2013 not nucleated – Basra Pearls; beautiful lustre, varying in shape and size as made by nature process<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13725,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[1053],"product_tag":[74],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hawkantiques.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/13722"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hawkantiques.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hawkantiques.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hawkantiques.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13722"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hawkantiques.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hawkantiques.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hawkantiques.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=13722"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hawkantiques.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=13722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}