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1950s Amber Gold Rhinestone Pin and Pendant Necklace with Pearl Accents
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage 1950s rhinestone pendant necklace. A large 1.25 inches wide and 1.5 inch high
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Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Coral Orange White Pearls Flower Wreath Heart Love 3 Set
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Coral Orange White Pearls Beads Flower Wreath Heart Love Elegant 3
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Retro Pearl Sputnik Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Vintage 1950s Space Theme Statement
Located in Austin, TX
This fabulous vintage ring has classic 1950s retro sputnik styling. Small cultured pearls alternate
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Crown Trifari 1950s Flower Wing White Pearls Openwork Interlock Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Wing White Pearls Openwork Interlock Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Marcel Boucher 1950s White Round Pearls Spiral Twist Link Tennis Gold Bracelet
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Wokingham, England
Marcel Boucher 1950s Vintage White Circle Round Pearls Spiral Twist Link Tennis Bracelet, Gold
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Drop Pearls Crystals Netted Lace Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Water Drop White Pearls Sparkling Crystals Netted Lace Tassel
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Elegant very long paste and paste pearl drop earrings, Louis Rousselet, 1950s.
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very long and super stylish pair of faux pearl earrings by Louis Rousselet. Formed of a cluster
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Vintage 1950s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Pair of Silver and Mother of Pearl Earrings by Palle Bisgaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
mother of pearl. Amazing combination of the organic material and the modernist form.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Ruby bead, rose montes and pearl drop earrings, De Mario, 1950s
By De Mario
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Beautiful, articulated drop earrings by Robert De Mario from the 1950s, in the most sumptuous ruby
Category

Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet 11 Strand Pearl with Rhinestone Clasp 1950s Necklace
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French made faux pearl necklace with rhinestone clasp attributed to Louis Rousselet
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Vintage 1950s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

A beautiful artisan glass and paste pearl parure, Louis Rousselet, France, 1950s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
[Paris 1892-1980) was the head of one of the most important pearl manufacturing workshops during the 20th
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Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Classic large pearl, gilt and paste earrings, Chanel, France, 1950s
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These highly classic and highly wearable pearl earrings from Chanel, made by Maison Goossens in the
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Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Crown Trifari 1950s Coral Orange White Pearls Flower Wreath Heart Love Gift Set
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Coral Orange White Pearls Flower Wreath Heart Love Gift Jewellery Set, Necklace
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Coral Orange White Pearls Flower Wreath Heart Love Gift Set
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Coral Orange White Pearls Flower Wreath Heart Love Gift Jewellery Set, Necklace
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s White Beads Pearls Crystals Flower Leaf Openwork Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage White Beads Pearls Crystals Flower Leaf Openwork Elegant Clip Earrings
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Gilt Pearl Swirl Earrings With Leaf Motif By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures .9" in diameter - Gold plated - Faux pearl accents
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Prong Set Baroque Mabe Pearl Earrings by Miriam Haskell, 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1" tall - Gold plated - Faux glass baroque pearls
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Crown Trifari 1950s White Beads Pearls Crystals Flower Leaf Openwork Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s White Beads Pearls Crystals Flower Leaf Openwork Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s White Beads Pearls Crystals Flower Leaf Openwork Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s White Beads Pearls Crystals Flower Leaf Openwork Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Flower Wing White Pearls Openwork Interlock Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Wing White Pearls Openwork Interlock Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Japanese 1950s Akoya Pearl and Diamond Lever-Back Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Japanese Akoya pearl and diamond earrings circa 1950-1960, in 18K white gold, made in the
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Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Early Signed 1950s Goossens Pearl Blue Pate De Verre Quatrefoil Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite vintage Chanel brooch, crafted in the 1950s, is a masterpiece of haute couture
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Long baroque pearl necklace, with centrepiece, Miriam Haskell, 1950s
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Designed by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell, this 2 row baroque pearl necklace has a double rosette
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Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Wing White Pearls Openwork Interlock Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
: 6.5 g/each. Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth
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Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s White Oval Round Pearls Swirl Flower Openwork Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s White Oval Round Pearls Swirl Flower Openwork Clip Elegant Earrings, Gold Tone
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s White Pearl Crystal Bouquet Flower Swirl Leaf Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage White Pearls Crystals Bouquet Flower Dandelion Swirl Leaf Openwork
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s White Oval Round Pearls Swirl Flower Openwork Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s White Oval Round Pearls Swirl Flower Openwork Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s White Pearl Crystal Bouquet Flower Swirl Leaf Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s White Pearls Crystals Bouquet Flower Dandelion Swirl Leaf Openwork Clip
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Boucher 1950s Gold, Pearl, Rhinestone Brooch and Earrings
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
A charming vintage brooch and earring set by American fashion jewelry company Boucher' circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium

Chanel very long and elegant gilt and pearl sautoir, by Maison Goossens, 1950s
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An iconic and very collectable (and very long) pearl, gilt and paste rondelle chain necklace
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Vintage 1950s French Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

1950s Large Open Link and Purple Rhinestone and Pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A 1950s unusual, three dimensional and large gold tone large link statement bracelet with purple
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Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Baroque pearl and rich sapphire paste earrings, Chanel, 1950s/60s, France.
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
deep blue pastes, surrounding a large central baroque pearl, they are an early design, made, by hand
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch, in paste and pearls, Jomaz, USA, 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and brooch, by the famous manufacturer Jomaz (Joseph Mazer), from the 1950s. Each piece set in rhodium
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

A baroque pearl and iridescent paste three row necklace, Miriam Haskell, 1950s
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Classic pearls! A beautiful and very wearable necklace by Miriam Haskell. The soft, varied mixed
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Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell baroque pearl, gilt and rose montes bracelet and earrings, 1950s
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Beautifully made gilded metal, baroque pearl and hand set rose montes bracelet , with large 'leaf
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

1950s David Andersen Rare Pearl Sapphire Gold Necklace Brooch and Earrings
By David Anderson
Located in Toronto, ON
Very Rare David Andersen 14K Gold Pearl Sapphire Necklace, Brooch and Earrings, C.1950. Custom made
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian More Jewelry

A very elegant clear paste and pearl "arabesque" necklace, Christian Dior, 1950s
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Made from varied shapes of paste pearls in soft cream hues, and clear pastes, this highly feminine
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Vintage 1950s German Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

A very elegant clear paste and pearl "arabesque" necklace, Christian Dior, 1950s
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Made from a variety of paste pearls, and round and navette stones of clear pastes, this highly
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Vintage 1950s German Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

1950s Gold and Gem Set Violin Form Hidden Watch Brooch
By Honora
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s 14K Yellow Gold Violin form hidden watch brooch, measuring 2 1/2 inches in length and 1
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro 1950s Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
: Pearls HALLMARKS: 14k STOCK NUMBER: 19404 Jewelry acquired from LAWRENCE JEFFREY must delight you
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Wonderful poured glass and paste pearl multi row necklace, Maison Gripoix, 1950s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
black glass beads, small pearls, and fringed with tear shaped poured glass drops all round the outer
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Vintage 1960s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal, Brass

Adorable Mythic Sea Creature Brooch from the 1950s
Located in Aspen, CO
brooch is three inches in length and two inches across. His body is a large salt water baroque pearl
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Myflam Mother of Pearl Table Lighter Square base 1950s
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Myflam Mother of Pearl Table Lighter Square base This Myflam table lighter is in great
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Vanity Items

1950s Gold Multi Charm Bracelet With Cartier Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
charms one being a 14k yellow gold heart with floating cultured pearls.Another one features a 14k yellow
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Vintage 1950s American Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1950’s 14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Foliage Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Foliage Pin - The pin is set with 25 single cut
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Classic 1950 s Up Swept Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Expertly crafted in 14K White Gold with diamonds and pearls, this classic pair of 1950's cocktail
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Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Miriam Haskell Cream Pearl Triple Strand Bracelet - 1950 s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950's. Measurements: Length: Width:
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Vintage 1950s Beaded Bracelets

Baroque Gilt Filigree Necklace With Pearl Pendant, 1950 s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Opulent faux fabulous style! This 1950's gilt gold tone metal filigree necklace is accented with
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hobé Vintage Gilded Pearl Crystal Rhinestone Statement Earrings, Signed, 1950s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
Gorgeous Hobé clip-on statement earrings, circa 1950s, featuring faux pearl and crystal rhinestone
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Dramatic Faux Pearl Necklace By Robert Demario. 1950 s.
Located in University City, MO
This piece is simply stunning! Edwardian style faux pearl necklace with paste encrusted
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Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

1950 s Diamond Pearl Dangle Platinum Vintage Earrings Leverbacks
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A pair of 1950s diamond platinum pearl drop earrings epitomize the elegance and sophistication of
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Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage 1950’s Platinum Diamonds South Sea Pearl Drop French Hook Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive pair of vintage 1950’s earrings done in platinum and set with large round and tapered
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Vintage 1950s Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

1950 s Original By Robert Gilt and Faux Pearl Bracelet
Located in University City, MO
Demario in the style of Miriam Haskell. Made in the 1950's. Signed: Original by Robert Size: 1 1
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Vintage 1950s American Romantic Retro Bracelets

Materials

Base Metal

Vendome Crystal Pearl 1950’s Collar And Cuff Bracelet
Located in Wilmslow, GB
jewellery scene. This fabulous two piece set features layers of tumbling drop faux pearls and aurora
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20th Century Cuff Bracelets

1950s Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Wailea, HI
1950's Pearl and Diamond Bracelet Twenty One Round Diamonds weighing .50 carats approximately GH
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Mid-20th Century American More Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

1950s Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Light and airy pearl earrings with a very 1950's celestial design. Measure 1" in diameter
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

1950s Pearl Folded Gold Modernist Cufflinks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of cufflinks with natural pearl nestled within 14k gold, circa 1950's. Cufflinks measure 3
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

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1950s Pearl Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 1950s pearl jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1708 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of 1950s pearl jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of 1950s pearl jewelry over the years, but those made by William Ruser, Tiffany Co. and Van Cleef Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of 1950s pearl jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Pearl rings, from our inventory of 790, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and bead versions for sale. Most of our 1950s pearl jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 233 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1950s Pearl Jewelry?

On average, a piece of 1950s pearl jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,282, while they’re typically $76 on the low end and $675,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About 1950s Pearl Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Mikimoto pearl jewelry is marked with either ‘Mikimoto’ or their ‘M’ logo. The pearls used by Mikimoto are exceptional in quality, with lustrous, thick nacre, beautifully round shape and no color imperfections. Shop a wide range of professionally authenticated Mikimoto pieces from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Seed pearls are small pearls that get their name from their diminutive size. They’re sometimes used in jewelry today but were most popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern seed pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pearl jewelry can last for generations as long as it is properly cared for. Avoid letting your pearl jewelry come into contact with lotions, perfumes or hair products. Always handle it with clean hands and clean it gently with a soft cloth occasionally. Avoid wearing it with other necklaces that can scratch it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Yes, Honora jewelry is real pearl. The American jewelry maker produces pieces out of freshwater cultured pearls. A cultured pearl is a real pearl, but it isn't the same as a natural pearl, which mollusks produce on their own. Instead, cultured pearls develop inside mollusks with the help of some human intervention. Naturally occurring pearls are actually very rare, so many high-end jewelry companies utilize cultured pearls in the same way that Honora does. Shop a variety of Honora pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1910s, Art Nouveau jewelry was popular. Trends of the time included long necklaces often decorated with tassels and platinum beads. Among gemstones, diamonds and sapphires were in high demand. Find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    During the 1800s, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair accessories were popular jewelry pieces in styles ranging from Georgian with enamel details to Victorian with floral flourishes. The commonly used gemstones of the 19th century included diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets and amethysts. Gold was the dominant metal for jewelry, but silver became sought-after during the 1880s and 1890s. Explore an assortment of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.