Freshwater pearl to stay in Scotland after selling for more than £93,000

A renowned pearl will be staying in Scotland after selling for almost £94,000 at auction, said to be a world record.

According to Report, which cites Sky News, the Abernethy Pearl - the largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory - was discovered in 1967 and was named after its finder, William Abernethy, known as the nation's last pearl fisherman.

The pearl was bought by a Scottish buyer when it went under the hammer in Edinburgh at Lyon & Turnbull on Wednesday.

It sold for £93,951, which the auctioneers said was a world record for this type of pearl.

The piece formed the highlight of The Cairncross Collection auction in which every single item was bought, an occurrence known in the industry as a "white glove sale".

Ruth Davis, head of jewellery at Lyon & Turnbull, said: "We are pleased to be able to say that The Abernethy Pearl has found a good home with its new buyer, and will be staying in Scotland.

"It has been a real pleasure to present this collection and see the admiration given to Cairncross from across the UK and beyond."