Rare Natural Pearl Necklace Sold at Auction

A pearl necklace once owned by the late singer Umm Kulthum has been sold at the Christie's auction for $1.4 million.

Posted: March 08, 2010

This is certainly not current news (this video is from 2008), but just to highlight the rarity and value a natural pearl necklace can have. Do you have natural pearls tucked away from your great grandmother? Maybe you have a piece of pearl jewelry that contains natural pearls and have no idea how old it is. If you have a pearl necklaces or piece of pearl jewelry that has been handed down through generations and is over 80 years old, it would probably be a good idea to have it checked out by a pearl professional. Contact us for more information. You never know, you could be holding a fortune in your hand.

In the above video, a pearl necklace once owned by the late singer Umm Kulthum has been sold at the Christie's auction for $1.4 million.

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