Fisherman found giant 34kg pearl worth $100million

[etienne_marais]

A fisherman in the Philippines has kept what might be the largest natural pearl ever found hidden in his home for more than 10 years.

The enormous pearl is 30cm wide (1ft), 67cm long (2.2ft) and weighs 34kg (75lb). If it is confirmed to have formed within a giant clam, as has been reported, it would likely be valued in excess of US$100m.

http://www.geologyin.com/2016/08/fisherman-found-giant-34kg-pearl-worth.html#1oXkO4XdAIqPT9H2.99

 

[jikajoe1]

hmmm interesting indeed.

 

[CamiKaze]

Wow damn I wonder how big that clam was. Must be the biggest one found.

 

[Thor]

Wow, I hope they give him money and not just confiscate it.

 

[CamiKaze]

confiscate it.

They probably will. Shame.

 

[Arthur]

What did he do wrong to be cursed with $100m pearl? Poor chap about to get even poorer.

 

[etienne_marais]

Wow damn I wonder how big that clam was. Must be the biggest one found.

If only we knew, giant clams are stated to grow up to 1.2m but I think that one must have been considerably larger (I think) to grow a 67m perl.

 

[azbob]

Imagine all the pearl necklaces they can make out of that.

Wow damn I wonder how big that clam was. Must be the biggest one found.

Not as big as your momma's.