Non-nacreous White Pearl, Tridacnidae sp., Saltwaters near the Phillipines. Photo Bonhams.

An unmounted and undrilled natural saltwater pearl from the Tridacna, or "Giant Clam" family of mollusks. The pristine white body color and very fine, minute "flame" pattern of iridescence on this pearl make it a fine offering. Weighing 13.78 carats and measuring 13.87 x 11.53 mm. Estimate US$ 10,000 - 15,000 (€7,200 - 11,000)

Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report number 2101935708 dated August 25, 2009 stating that the unmounted pearl weighing 13.78 carats is a natural saltwater pearl from the Tridacnidae mollusk species and that it shows no indications of treatment

Bonhams. GEMS, MINERALS, LAPIDARY WORKS OF ART AND NATURAL HISTORY. Los Angeles, 20 May 2014 10:00 PDT - www.bonhams.com