20mm Pearl
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s American Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s German Contemporary Wrist Watches
20th Century Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
2010s Australian Modern Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Iolite, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Si...
20th Century American More Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century American More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
1990s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French More Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Gold-filled, Vermeil
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Bracelets
20th Century American More Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
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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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