PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines – A fisherman in the Philippines had what is believed to be the world’s largest natural pearl hidden underneath his bed for 10 years.
Puerto Princesa City Tourism Officer Aileen Cynthia Maggay-Amurao shared a photo of the nearly 75-pound pearl, as she had sought help from gemologists to have it certified for its authenticity.
“The Puerto Princesa City would likely earn another prestigious title and a record breaker for having the WORLD’S BIGGEST NATURAL GIANT PEARL FROM A GIANT CLAM,” she wrote.
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(Photo courtesy of City Information Department of Puerto Princesa City)