Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
1860s Napoleon III Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1910s Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Egyptian Revival Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Victorian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Turquoise
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, Topaz, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
1910s British Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1870s German Egyptian Revival Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, 15k Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1910s Unknown Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gol...
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Pearl
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Turquoise, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Pearl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Drop Pendant
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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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.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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