The Abernethy pearl, also known as the Little Willie pearl, is a 43.60-grain (2.825 g) freshwater pearl [1] named after William Abernethy (1925–2021), who discovered it in Perth, Scotland, in the River Tay in 1967. [2] [3] It is also known as Bill's pearl. [1]
The Abernethy pearl was produced by a mussel belonging to the species Margaritifera margaritifera. It is spherically shaped and coloured white with a slightly pink overtone. [2] [4]
The pearl was reportedly valued at £10,000 in 1967 (equivalent to £199,024 in 2023). [5] It is now displayed at the A&G Cairncross in Perth. [6]
...the more recent exploits of Mr Bill Abernethy, who discovered the famous Little Willie pearl - valued at #10,000 in 1967 - have inspired hundreds of fortune-seekers.
The Abernethy pearl, also known as the Little Willie pearl, is a 43.60-grain (2.825 g) freshwater pearl [1] named after William Abernethy (1925–2021), who discovered it in Perth, Scotland, in the River Tay in 1967. [2] [3] It is also known as Bill's pearl. [1]
The Abernethy pearl was produced by a mussel belonging to the species Margaritifera margaritifera. It is spherically shaped and coloured white with a slightly pink overtone. [2] [4]
The pearl was reportedly valued at £10,000 in 1967 (equivalent to £199,024 in 2023). [5] It is now displayed at the A&G Cairncross in Perth. [6]
...the more recent exploits of Mr Bill Abernethy, who discovered the famous Little Willie pearl - valued at #10,000 in 1967 - have inspired hundreds of fortune-seekers.