Belle Epoque Pearl
Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century Dutch Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Swedish Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Spanish Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Austrian Belle Époque Chandelier Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Brooches
20th Century French Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches
Ruby, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, 18k G...
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Belle Époque Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Green Sa...
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
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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.