Belle Epoque Pearl
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1910s European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Vanity Items
Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1880s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s German Belle Époque Cufflinks
Silver
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Antique 1890s Austrian Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
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Belle Epoque Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Belle Epoque 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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