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Philippines fisherman hid giant $100M pearl under bed for 10 years

By Daniel Uria
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PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- A fisherman in the Philippines had what is believed to be the world's largest natural pearl hidden underneath his bed for 10 years.

Puerto Princesa City Tourism Officer Aileen Cynthia Maggay-Amurao shared a photo of the nearly 75 pound pearl, as she had sought help from gemologists to have it certified for its authenticity.

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"The Puerto Princesa City would likely earn another prestigious title and a record breaker for having the WORLD'S BIGGEST NATURAL GIANT PEARL FROM A GIANT CLAM," she wrote.

Maggay-Amurao told local news outlet Palawan News the man was not aware of the pearl's value and kept it as a good luck charm before entrusting it to her, because it was too heavy for him to bring along as he moved to another part of the province.

According to the Guardian, the pearl is 1 foot wide, 2.2 feet long and worth an estimated $100 million.

The pearl was placed on public display at New Green City Hall starting on August 22, and Maggay-Amurao hopes it will drive more tourism to the city.

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