# Legendary Luminous Pearls World's Largest Glow-in-the-Dark Pearl is Valued at $331 Million By Pearl | Published 2010-11-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legendary-luminous-pearls References: [beadinggem](http://www.beadinggem.com/2010/11/chinas-331-million-giant-legendary.html) & [chinadaily.cn](http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2010-11/22/content_11588230.htm) The Chinese call them yemengzhu or legendary luminous pearls. These are not true pearls but spheres of a rare kind of [glow-in-the-dark fluorite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-water-bottle), a mineral which is sometimes [used in jewelry making](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treasure-island). The Chinese believe good luck and fortune will come to those who touch these legendary luminous pearls. This record breaking pearl, currently being exhibited in Hainan province, weighs 6 tonnes and is about 1.6m high. It took 3 years to grind the specimen into a large round ball. It has been valued at 2.2 billion yuan or $331 million. Any takers? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glow-in-the-dark Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of jewelry using glow-in-the-dark fluorite for a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. - **Luminous Gemstone Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and technologies to create and market rare glow-in-the-dark gemstones. - **Fortune Symbolism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce products or services that incorporate symbolism of good luck and fortune, catering to cultural beliefs and traditions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry Making:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative techniques and materials into the jewelry making industry, such as glow-in-the-dark fluorite, to create unique and trendy pieces. - **Gemstone Mining and Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and utilize new methods for mining and manufacturing rare gemstones like fluorite for use in jewelry and other industries. - **Cultural and Superstitious Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of products or services that tap into cultural beliefs and superstitions, providing customers with items that are viewed as lucky or auspicious. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Lustrous Pearl Jewellery Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-pearls.md) - [Pearl-Accented Modern Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-pearl.md) - [Posh Pearlescent Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-nautilus.md) - [Opulent Dragon-Themed Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-3.md) - [Lab-Grown Stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydiamond.md) - [Crystalline Cartoon Character Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-pokemon-x-fragment-pikachu.md) - [Glowing Handheld Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-glow.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md)