Beyond just beauty, Basra pearls shine Sought after by nobility and revered for generations, they were traded in the Iraqi city of Basra. Their irregular forms mirrored the hand of nature, unlike flawless spheres. Basra pearls, which were woven into exquisite jewelry and treasured emblems of luxury and refinement, rose to fame in India during the Nizam era. These exceptional stones mutter legends of a bygone era when genius was king.
