20mm Pearl
Early 2000s French Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Retro Fashion Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Canadian Modernist Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Canadian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Canadian Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Bracelets
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Bangles
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil
Late 20th Century More Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k G...
20th Century Modern Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Labradorite, Moonstone,...
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Band Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl
1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Link Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl
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20mm Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 20mm Pearl?
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.
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