Hope Pearl was named after its owner Henry Philip Hope. Hope (1774-1839) was an Anglo-Dutch gem collector.
What is the Hope Pearl
An exquisite saltwater pearl weighing about four ounces and approximately 2 x 4”, making it one of the largest know saltwater pearls. This dropped shaped pearl unique because of its size, shape and bronze to white coloration. It is currently housed in the British Museum of Natural History.