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World's biggest pearl found in Burma
A natural pearl believed to be the world's largest has been discovered in the waters off Burma's southern coast.
Officials said the saltwater pearl, reportedly comprising 845 carats, was found in an oyster exploration area near Zardetkyi Island.
The A-F-P newsagency reported the pearl was discovered by the Myanmar Andaman Pearl Company, a joint venture firm partly owned by the ruling military junta, and handed over to the state.
One of the largest saltwater pearls still in existence is the 450 carat Hope Pearl found in the early 19th century and currently on display at the British Museum of Natural History.
21/04/01 23:10:49 | ABC Radio Australia News
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