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The Hope Pearl

Pearl 450ct — Celebrated baroque drop pearl of about 1,800 grains from the collection of Henry Philip Hope, owner of the Hope Diamond

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The Hope Pearl is associated, in the documented record, with a reported Pearl of approximately 450 carats. Celebrated baroque drop pearl of about 1,800 grains from the collection of Henry Philip Hope, owner of the Hope Diamond (1800).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with The Hope Pearl?
The Hope Pearl is associated, in the documented record, with a Pearl of approximately 450 carats. Celebrated baroque drop pearl of about 1,800 grains from the collection of Henry Philip Hope, owner of the Hope Diamond.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1800. Origin / association: United Kingdom.
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StonePearl
Carat (approx.)450 ct
Era1800
RegionUnited Kingdom

Reported. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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🇬🇧United Kingdom

Era

The 19th Century
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