1910s Pearls
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 15k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Victorian Fashion Rings
Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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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.