292 ORGANIC GEMS
The Canning Jewel | This Italian Renaissance pendant is in
the form of a merman holding a gorgon’s head. His “body” is a
large blister pearl set in enameled gold, with rubies, table-cut
diamonds, and baroque pearls.
Pearl forms “body”
“Sword” set with
diamonds
In Japan,
pearl hunters
have been diving
without breathing
equipment
for around
2,000 years
Baroque pearl
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