PBS KVIE + Clars Jewelry

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Yao Jiang, Fine Jewelry & Timepieces Specialist at Clars, spoke to Rob Stewart, PBS TV Host & Executive Producer, on one the department’s recently sold natural pearl necklaces for 2023’s Antique Valuation Day.


Clars Fine Jewelry & Timepieces Associate Specialist, Yao Jiang, with Rob Stewart, PBS TV Host & Executive Producer.
Rob and Yao holding a natural pearl, diamond and platinum necklace.

In our last Spring Fine Jewelry and Timepieces Auction, we were honored to represent a natural pearl necklace from an important estate in San Francisco. It’s a strand of fifty-five graduated natural pearl beads, certified by Gemological Institute of America, which fetched $31,046 at auction.


Yao pointing out necklace details to Rob.
Yao pointing out necklace details to Rob.

Today, natural pearls are among the rarest of gems and their almost entirely depleted supply makes natural pearls one of nature’s greatest miracles.


Behind the scenes: Rob and Yao chatting on camera.
Behind the scenes: Rob and Yao chatting on camera.

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