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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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