Lot 2219. Large Conch Pearl, Strombus gigas or "Queen Conch", Caribbean Sea; weighing approximately 20.77 carats and measuring 16.98 x 14.02 x 11.55mm. Sold for US$ 18,750 (€15,818) inc. premium. Photo: Bonhams.

This conch pearl is of particularly large size for the species. Of "baby" pink hue and of slightly baroque form, having an excellent flame pattern iridescent, with excellent luster.

Bonhams. LAPIDARY WORKS OF ART, GEMSTONES AND MINERALS, 6 Dec 2017, 10:00 PST - LOS ANGELES