Basra pearls were once stitched into royal canopies. Today, jewellers struggle to find a single strand Posted by The Secret Butterfly | May 20, 2026 | Fashion News, Indian Fashion | 0 | Once traded through the Gulf and prized by royal collections, Basra pearls now move through heirlooms, auctions and private collectors. Jewellers explain what makes them different from cultured pearls and why authenticity matters