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War Time Pearls and Lustrous Wealth in America
Wartime demand drives a surge in pearl luxury as American women accumulate priceless pearls. Reports note a New York buyer importing a million-dollar necklace and a Philadelphia heiress owning a $260,000 pearl strand. The piece highlights famed gems, robberies, duties, and a rise in pearl culture amid prosperity.
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Europe
America
United States
New York
Alexander Hamilton Rice
George Widener
Philadelphia
B. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Arkansas