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.30 Carat Diamond Black South Sea Pearl White Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
, 10mm gray black South Sea Pearls 14k white gold Stamped: 585 32.9 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace #15119
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace- This elegant individually knotted
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Pearl and Black Spinel Satuoir and Tassel with 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearls (8mm) which display a great iridescent sheen, woven together and adorned with faceted Black Spinel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Navette Earrings in 14K Gold with 8mm Baroque Tahitian Pearl Drops
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
luster and rich blue overtones. All metal is 14 karat yellow gold, including the butterfly backs
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold,...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Black Pearl: 1 round cut = 13.7mm Diamond: 46 round and
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Spare Parts" Necklace in 14K Gold with Tahitian Pearl Drop Vintage Tassel Fob
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
separately. It has a spring ring closure. Note that only the chain is stamped 14K gold. All other metal
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K Gold French Brooch Jet onyx Seed Pearl Mourning Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Onyx and Seed Pearls set in 14 Kt Gold. The floral center drop is stunning. The pictures show you just
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Keshi and Baroque Black Pearl Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous necklace features a beautiful collection of large, silvery black baroque pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jack Nutting Gold White Black Pearl Modernist Engagement Wedding Ring
By Jack Nutting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Dainty 14k gold ring featuring one white and one black pearl at center, created by Jack Nutting of
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
detachable 11 mm Tahitian black pearls and prasiolites. The earrings measure 1.3 inches (33 mm) in length
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural P...

Dangle Earrings with Dark Green Tahitian Pearls Filigree 14K Rose Gold Tops
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Two magnificent Tahitian pearls and two filigree rose gold discs make for one pair of gorgeous and
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 46 round and baguette cut = 0.50cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Black South Sea Cultured Pearl Studs Post 14k Yellow Gold Earring Set
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Tahitian Black South Sea Cultured Pearl 10 mm Studs Post Earring Set in 14 kt Yellow Gold. AAA Dark
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2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold Sapphire Bale on Iolite Quartz Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
on the ends. Strung on blue silk with a 14 karat gold pearl clasp. Note that the pendant is fixed
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k ...

Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Ball Clasp
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful black Tahitian pearl necklace is made from 39 pearls sizes 9.2-11.6mm. These darker
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Tahitian Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
and sophistication. The black pearls complement various hair and skin tones, while the gold accents
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2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pe...

"Diving Bell" Black Pearl Pendant with 14K Art Deco Top 20" Paper Clip Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
adorable, one-of-kind pearl. The stickpin is 14 karat yellow gold and, with it's classic symmetrical
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 104 round brilliant & baguette cut = 1.00cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. One Of A Kind Emerald, Fire Opal, Black Pearl Solid 14K Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Gold. The Emerald and Faceted Opals perfectly compliment the colors of the Black Pearls, creating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Black Pearl, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yana Nesper Black Pearl and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of black pearl and 0.08 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold earrings by Yana
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.5mm Black Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Black Pearl and Diamond Gold Cathedral Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 8.5mm
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Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Grevillea" Drop Wire Earrings with Tahitian Black Pearls in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes used actual seed pods to make these long 14 karat yellow gold earrings. The lustrous
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Tahitian Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
11 mm Tahitian black pearls, and measure 1.3 inches (33 mm) long. These earrings are versatile and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ori...

Victorian Black Onyx Pearl Locket Necklace Flower Motif 14K Braided Hair Antique
Located in New York, NY
locket is an oval locket in Black Onyx with a flower motif set with pearls in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Tahitian Pearl "Snaky" Fob on Zoisite Necklace in 10K, 14K 18K Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pearl is a magnificent baroque black Tahitian pearl with strong green and aubergine overtones. It's
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 1...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Black Tahiti Pearl Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning pendant necklace from the Fig collection features black Tahiti pearl (cultured) and a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold,...

Tahitian Black Pearls Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
yellow gold and encrusted with 6 round natural diamonds. They also feature detachable Tahitian black
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...

Marina J. Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Pink Aquamarine Pearl Necklace with 14k Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Decorative gold Vermeil beads adorn this necklace, further complimenting the luster of the Pearls. Due to the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold

Fei Liu Dragon, Black Agate and Synthetic Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Pendant
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with our Dragon 14ct Pendant, featuring a black agate disc that
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Ruby, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Tahitian Black Pearls Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable 11 mm Tahitian black
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pear...

14 Karat White Gold Black Pearl Ring Size 10 #18350
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Black Pearl Ring Size 10 This elegant ring features one black pearl (12 mm
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

.10 Carat Diamond Black South Sea Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
pearl in a bow design 14 white gold pendant set with 16 round and 1 baguette diamond. 16 inches. 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black and white pearls ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold open ended ring with 2 natural pearls: black and white and diamonds. Twisted ring
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2010s Turkish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Black and white pearls ring.
Black and white pearls ring.
$576 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Pearl and Black Agate Frog ring, in 14k Gold F One-Off by the artist
By Sheila Westera London
Located in Engelberg, CH
lustrous pearl a lot! There is also a version available in rose gold with a lighter craved frog, and a
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Tahitiian Black Pear Necklace, Yellow Gold, Pendant, Round Pearl
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
pearl has a 14 karat yellow gold cap and bail. We pride ourselves in providing customers with genuine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Diamond Black South Sea Pearl Gold Y Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Black cultured South Sea pearl and diamond pendant drop necklace. “Y” style 14k yellow gold chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Pearls Yellow Gold Fig Cocktail Earrings with Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
14 karat yellow gold Fig Fruits cocktail earrings with detachable 11 mm Tahitian cultured black
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South ...

Italian Modern Stations Necklace In 14Kt White Gold With Black And White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Vicenza, Italy in solid white gold of 14 karats. Mounted with 9 Tahitian round black pearls of 11.5 mm
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Choker-Length Strand of 11.5mm Tahitian Pearls w 14K White Gold Diamond Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
(such as chalky white or black blemishes) that distract and scream "I'm a pearl that just barely missed
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2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Black Pearl Solitaire with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Black Pearl Solitaire With Diamond Accents Size 7. 9 mm diameter pearl
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2010s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

17mm Tahitian Pearl Tassel Fob Necklace with 17" Chain, All in 14K 18K Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. Eytan Brandes played up the pearl's unique silhouette with vintage components -- rose gold caps and a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Victorian Black Enamel Pansy Gold Brooch with Matching Pearl Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique black enamel and seed pearl 14k gold pansy brooch that attaches to the bracelet through a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Effy London Blue Topaz Black Tahitian Pearl Ring
By Effy
Located in Derby, NY
Effy Ring, London Blue Topaz 0.70ct, 1 Black/Tahitian Pearl, 14K Yellow Gold Jewelry Type : Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Black White Rice Pearl Tassel Earrings with Diamonds Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold. Two iridescent teardrop shaped Pearls sit atop a 14k Yellow Gold Plated - Diamond encrusted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Tahitian and Mother of Pearl Pendant Drop Necklace, High Luster
Located in Hong Kong, HK
black pearl along with 14k yellow gold "flower" design on the pendant. It is equally beautiful in the
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Pinguin 14k gold pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pinguin 14k gold pendant. Gold Penguin Necklace with oval mother of pearl and black spinel. Winter
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold

Pinguin 14k gold pendant
Pinguin 14k gold pendant
$534 Sale Price / item
34% Off
Rose Gold Fig Cocktail Earrings with Black Pearls and Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig cocktail earrings are made of 14 karat rose gold with detachable 11 mm Tahitian black
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental ...

Baroque Pearl, Black Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Owl Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic owl shape pendant necklace in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a baroque pearl as
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Silver Grey Black Pearl Blue Sapphire Bead White Gold Chain Necklace
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
blue sapphires, crystal clear - with beautiful medium royal blue color Diamond on 14k White Gold clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphi...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl, Diamond and Black Onyx Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 40 round brilliant cut = .80cttw Color: H
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Plum Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
the market since the 19th century. Earrings come with detachable 11mm Tahitian black pearls, making
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fres...

11mm Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Shepherds Hook Earrings in White Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
These simple, elegant wire drop earrings by Eytan Brandes feature two Tahitian pearls that Eytan
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Pinguin 14k gold earrings studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pinguin 14k gold earrings studs. Gold Penguin Earrings with oval mother of pearl and black spinel
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2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold

Pinguin 14k gold earrings studs
Pinguin 14k gold earrings studs
$570 Sale Price / item
45% Off
Pearl Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Drop White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These Pearl, Black Onyx, and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings are the epitome of opulence and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century "Cage" Ring Set with 15.7mm Black Tahitian Pearl in Rose Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, very large (almost 16mm!) and very clean, near-round black Tahitian pearl. This pearl is from George
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Ros...

Black Pearl Tassel Earrings with White Gold Plated Silver Cup by Marina J
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
made of 14k white gold completing the modern elegance of these black pearl tassel earrings. ****All
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver

Vintage Akoya Pearl Necklace with Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Clasp 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Akoya Pearls, Tahitian Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Black Pearl 14k Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of black pearl 14k gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 225 vintage or 419 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of black pearl 14k gold among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a choice in our collection of black pearl 14k gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Marina J., J DAUPHIN and Pearlyta are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and bead alternatives. Most of our black pearl 14k gold for sale are for women, but there are 145 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Black Pearl 14k Gold?

The price for a piece of black pearl 14k gold starts at $109 and tops out at $650,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,199.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.