Belle Epoque Pearl
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cufflinks
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century French Belle Époque More Bracelets
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Vintage 1910s Belgian Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Cuff Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Sapphire
Vintage 1980s Italian Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Tableware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rhodium
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.








