Belle Epoque Pearl
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Wedding Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s European Belle Époque Tableware
Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Natural Pearl, G...
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Picture Frames
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Natural Pearl, G...
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque More Objets d Art and Vertu
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1910s American Belle Époque Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Italian Belle Époque Decorative Art
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Vanity Items
Brass
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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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.








