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GIA Examines Heart-Shaped Pearls with Unusual Internal Structure

Summary by rapaport.com
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently examined a parcel of natural saltwater pearls, with four of them showing distinct heart-like shapes and an abnormal red X-ray fluorescence. The white to light cream baroque peals weighed 34.30, 52.75, 75.86, and 98.53 carats and measured approximately 22 by 27 millimeters at the GIA’s Mumbai laboratory. They appeared fragile and worn, and were slightly heavier than similar-sized pearls, accordi…
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rapaport.com broke the news in on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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