16mm Tahitian Pearl
【Crown Radiance】Peacock Bloom Aurora 15-16mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
-16mm peacock green Tahitian pearl captivates with its deep, iridescent glow, reflecting shades of green
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
22K Gold and Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
and end cap with a 16mm Tahitian pearl. For pierced ears. By Deborah Lockhart Phillips.
The fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 22k Gold
Akoya
Tahitian Pearl Necklace with Diamond 17" 14k W Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stunning pearls: a strand of 8-5-8 mm Akoya pearls and one 16 mm Tahitian pearl in the center adorned with
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Tahitian Cultured Black Pearl 16mm High Luster Pearl Loose
Located in Boca Raton, FL
What an amazing gift this pearl would make for someone, 100% natural Tahitian Black pearl with high
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Materials
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl
Tahitian Black Pearl 20 x 16mm Diamond Turquoise Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a fine, large Tahitian Pearl of approximately 20mm x 16mm size. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl
Natural Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
grams
Length: 16mm
Pearls: Black Tahitian 11mm pearls
Diamonds: Approx. 0.50 CTW G VS natural round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
$1,036 Sale Price
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Dm 0.44 in L 0.63 in
【Crown Radiance】Aurora Bloom Emerald Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Tahitian Pearl, 18k Gold, and Diamond
Dimensions -
Pearl
Shaped: Round
Size: 15-16 mm
Quality: AAAA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Convertible Petal Lace Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring a rare 15-16mm high-luster Tahitian pearl, its mesmerizing iridescence is framed by an intricate
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
untreated Tahitian pearls measure 16mm in diameter. They display a beautiful nacre and their splendid
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Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
16 mm large Round Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Platinum
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Diamond Sapphire Pearl Lariat Necklace Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, one with a white South Sea pearl (17mm diameter) at the center, the other with a Tahitian pearl (16mm
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Tahitian Pearl Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
This cuff bracelet features two matching 16mm Tahitian pearls. The pearls are set at the ends and
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Tahitian Pearl, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold
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By Raintree
Located in Burlington, VT
Tahitian Pearls
Pair of 7.7mm Tahitian Pearls
Pair of 9.2mm Tahitian Pearls
16mm Tahitian Pearl
6.3 ctw
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Materials
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Missbach Pizzo Diamond Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Milano, Lombardia
; ring carries a natural 16mm Tahitian pearl framed by diamonds.
Contemporary shapes, are supported by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Materials
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Lust Bolt Necklace and Bracelet Set 15-16mm Tahitian South Sea Pearls
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
to 16mm, button shaped Tahitian South Sea pearl.
These large pearls of grey green with slight hint
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Materials
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Tahitian Pearl Necklace 16 - 12 mm 14k Gold 19" Natural Black with Overtones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 16.5 - 12mm mm Tahitian pearl necklace features lustrous pearls with a captivating
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Lilly Hastedt Green Tourmaline and Tahitian Pearl Earrings
By Lilly Hastedt
Located in London, GB
classic look with a contemporary touch..
Tourmaline: 3.29/3.82 cts.
Tahitian Pearls 15mm-16mm
Made in
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Large Baroque Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace with Diamonds
By Bijoux De Mer Fine Jewelry
Located in Miramar Beach, FL
Big beautiful Tahitian pearls are always in style! This necklace boasts 16 - 17.5 mm HUGE baroque
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Missbach Transformer Necklace, Tahitian Pearls, Black and White Diamonds
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Piece-unique transforming necklace with eighteen Tahitian 16mm-pearls, black and white diamonds
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Located in LA, CA
14-16mm Tahitian Silver Gray Near-Round Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp
AAA Quality, Tahitian Silver
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Tahitian South Sea Pearl, Emerald and Diamond White Gold Enhancer Pendant
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Tahitian pearl 15-16mm oval/drop shape green hue with very good lustre and few natural surface
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Earrings in 18 carat Rose Gold, 0.365 carats Diamonds and Tahitian Pearls
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Infiore Missbach Pearl Ruby Diamond Tsavorite Gold Rose Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, Italy
Pick the one you always wished for and it will be with you forever.
16 mm black Tahitian pearl
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Estate Vintage 18K White Gold Large 16mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This beautiful vintage ring is centered by an impressive 16mm Tahitian pearl completely free of
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Materials
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18k White Gold 1.76ct Diamond 15-16 mm Tahitian Pearl Leopard Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl, 18k Gold, and Natural Diamonds
Dimensions -
Pearl
Shaped: Round
Size: 15-16 mm
Quality: AAAA
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Tahitian Pearls with 4 Carat Diamond Clasp
Located in Miami, FL
13mm to 16mm Tahitian Pearls with an 18 Karat White Gold Clasp with Approximately 4 Carats of Round
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LB Exclusive Platinum and Tahitian Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of platinum and set with a 16 mm Tahitian pearl. The ring weighs
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
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Faye Kim Diamond Gold Tahitian Pearl Pendant on Diamond Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
.
Pearl Pendant: 14.5mm x 16mm Tahitian pearl, Diamonds:1.09 carats twt
Necklace: with 18k gold clasp: 12
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Boucheron Diamond Pave Dangle Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
necklace is set with a 16 mm Tahitian pearl and with an approximately 32.00 carats of diamonds that feature
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【Crown Radiance】15mm Peacock Tahitian Pearl
Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White
Located in New York, NY
A bloom of celestial elegance —
At the heart of this majestic ring lies a 15–16mm Tahitian pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Pearl Necklace Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earring Suite
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Three strands of gray Cloud Pearls of ginormous size are paired with baroque Tahitian pearl dangle
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Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil
【Crown Radiance】Aurora Panther Embrace Platinum Tahitian Pearl
Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamonds
Dimensions -
Pearl
Shaped: Round
Size: 15-16 mm
Quality: AAAA
Nacre: Very Thick
Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
Black and White Pearl Diamond Earclips
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A beautiful 16mm Tahitian black pearl is matched with a lustrous white South Sea pearl and both are
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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
16mm Tahitian Pearl "Cinch" Pendant in Rose Gold with Sapphire Bead Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This gorgeous, glossy blue-black-silver-pink baroque Tahitian pearl is topped with an old chain
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H 1.66 in W 0.63 in L 18.9 in
10 MM Tahitian Black Pearls Strand Necklace, Estate, 16 inch
Located in New York, NY
10 mm Tahitian Pearl Shades of Black 16 Inches Long Strand Necklace
Exclusive , Very very fine
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
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Black Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Ella Gafter 16mm Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
silver hued Tahitian pearls of 16 x 15mm. The untreated pearls display a beautiful nacre and their
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
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White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Large 16 mm 16.5 in Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED 201914648
Certified $18,450 Large 16.00-13.00 MM Custom Made Black Tahitian Pearl
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2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
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Baroque Silver Tahitian Pearl "Rhaegar" Pendant in 18K on Labradorite Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
-blue baroque Tahitian pearl -- over 16mm wide.
We purchased this pearl from Seven Seas Pearls in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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H 1.74 in W 0.65 in L 16.93 in
South Sea Tahitian Diamond Pearl Earrings
Located in Tampa, FL
A fabulous pair of Tahitian & South Sea pearl earrings featuring a black 16mm Tahitian Pearl & a
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Natural 16mm Shell Faux Tahitian Pearl Choker
Located in New York City, NY
Multi shaded natural shell faux Tahitian 16mm pearl choker, fit 16'' or may be altered to fit.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite and Opal Necklace with a Champagne Colored Tahitian Pearl Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
champagne colored Tahitian pearl clasp, with 18k yellow gold modullyn keys. Includes an 18k white gold
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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H 0.64 in W 0.64 in L 18 in
Sweet Pea 18k Yellow Gold Necklace With Faceted Tahitian Pearl Drop and Diamonds
By Sweet Pea
Located in London, GB
faceted 16mm x 11mm Tahitian pearl drop. The 0.02ct diamond bar sits at the top of the 9.5cm length of
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
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Faux Tahitian South Sea 16mm Pearls Vintage Bergdorf Goodman Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Faux Tahitian South Sea 16mm pearls 18 inch length vintage Bergdorf Goodman necklace.
Handmade
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Faux Tahitian South Sea 16mm pearls 18 inch vintage Bergdorf Goodman Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Faux Tahitian South Sea 16mm pearls 18 inch length vintage Bergdorf Goodman necklace. Mint unworn
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Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
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16mm Tahitian Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 16mm tahitian pearl for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 16mm tahitian pearl over the years, but those made by Ella Gafter, Lust Pearls and Peter Atman are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any 16mm tahitian pearl from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 8 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 16mm tahitian pearl, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a 16mm Tahitian Pearl?
The price for a 16mm tahitian pearl starts at $400 and tops out at $79,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,980.
The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
Questions About 16mm Tahitian Pearl
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A gray, rainbow or gold hue is popular with respect to Tahitian pearls. These pearls would make a unique pendant or a charm for a bracelet. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Tahitian pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because the dark color of tahitian black pearls makes them so exotic, they can be more valuable. Depending on quality and size a strand can cost between $500 and $25000.
- Are 6.5 mm pearls too small?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether 6.5 mm pearls are too small is a matter of personal preference. Generally, 6.5-millimeter pearls are among the smallest. They can make for an understated pair of pearl studs that works well for daily wear or a dainty strand of pearls. If you're looking to make a bolder statement, you may want to consider larger pearls, as the size typically goes up to 12 to 13 millimeters. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of pearl jewelry.
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