Metal: 22K yellow gold. 100% natural basra pearl. 1.25 carat diamond. Rose cut. F-G color, VS clarity. Diamonds set in flush setting. Colombian emerald (pear shape). Gorgeous Indian multi gemstone necklace. This necklace can be worn as a mangalsutra as well. Pearls originating from the Persian / Arabian Gulf have a legendary reputation in the world of gems. Famously known as the Basra pearls, these have enthralled many a pearl aficionados. The city of Al Basrah or Basra in modern day Iraq. The name that the pearls got was from the trading center and not because they originated there. These pearls are ones that have been harvested from the Persian Gulf off the coast of countries like, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates etc. The Basra pearls are a highly valued and treasured species. Basra pearls have a featured in recorded history as far back in time as 300 BC.