Golash Quahog Pearl Brooch

Accidentally, in 2000, Alan Golash came across a gold pendant in an antique store in Rhode Island. After paying $14 for this piece, he brought it to his workshop for restoration. He soon found that this was not an ordinary pendant but it actually consisted of 18k gold and two quahog pearls, one of which was much larger than average.

This brooch contains a rare deep lilac colored pearl that measures 14mm in diameter and is 13.5 carats. It is believed to be from the mid-Victorian period from 1860-1885. It is a button-shaped pearl and does not contain any blemishes. The center pearl, which is referred to as “The Pearl of Venus,” is surrounded by 18 K gold, white enamel and black decorative trim. The bottom is very similar to the top and contains a smaller lilac quahog pearl.

golash brooch

The pearl was on display for the first time when it traveled with the American Museum of Natural History’s exhibit, “Pearl: A Natural History,” in 2005. The pearl is valued from $250,000- $1 million because of its rare size.

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