Natural Pearl Necklace Sets Auction Record at Christie’s London

By Erika Winters

The Cowdray Pearls, a natural grey pearl necklace from the collection of the late Viscountess Cowdray, sold for $3.35 million at Christie’s London Important Jewels Sale on June 13. The necklace led Christie’s sale and set a new world record price for a natural grey pearl necklace at auction. Natural pearls highlighted the auction, including several necklaces, ear pendants, brooches and loose pearls.

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The Cowdray Pearls, a natural grey pearl necklace
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The Cowdray Pearls, a natural grey pearl necklace from the collection of the late Viscountess Cowdray, Lady Pearson (1860-1932) – sold at Christie’s London for $3.35 million

 

Natural pearl and diamond earrings circa 1920
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Natural pearl and diamond earrings, circa 1920 – sold at Christie’s London for $178,177

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