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Tremblant Basket Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby Pearl Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
(total of 6.03 carats), nestled among two Tahitian pearls and a South Sea pearl. The pearls are of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pea...

Tahitian Pearl 14.5mm Pink Sapphire Clip-On Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and pink sapphire earrings feature a pair of 14.5mm diameter Tahitian pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Diamond Pave Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 11.5mm Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Diamond Pave' ring, containing 56 round full cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Spider Brooch Pin Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The spider brooch with diamonds features a Tahitian pearl of 16.5mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spider Brooch Pin 18mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The spider brooch features a voluminous pearl of the rare size of 18mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Crystal, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...

Bee Brooch Pin Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Pink Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This bee brooch features a splendid Tahitian pearl of 15.5mm diameter. The wings are set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond...

14 Karat White Gold Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Diamond Pave Flower Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 13.3mm Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Diamond Pave' Flower ring, with 60round full cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave Black Onyx Gem Luxury Gun Revolver 18 Karat Gold Mens Cufflinks
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
solid rose + white gold + black onyx handle design. Made to Order - Around 4-6 Weeks to Completion
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2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tiger s ...

14 Karat White Gold Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Modern Knife Edge Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 10.5mm Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Modern Knife Edge Diamond ring, with 2 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 1980 s Geometric Black and White Clip-On Disc Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18 karat yellow gold and feature a geometric pattern made of Mother of Pearl and black onyx. The
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Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Necklace Diamond Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond and white pearls set in black enamel over 14k gold-plated brass. The chain is gold-plated brass
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...

Pearl, skull and golden lock multi charm necklace
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
customize from white to black pearl, each gold filled lock is engraved with the owners initials, and set
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2010s Colombian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...

Pearl, skull and golden lock multi charm necklace
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
customize from white to black pearl, each gold filled lock is engraved with the owners initials, and set
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2010s Colombian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...

Cellini Jewelers 18 karat White Gold, 1.34 Ct. Fancy Diamond Cross Pendant
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
framed in a white diamond micro pave setting totaling .72 carats, with accents of delicate pearls. This
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Heart Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and miniature white pearls, suspended from a matching 28-inch black-enameled chain. The design carries
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...

Detachable Rossella Ugolini White Diamonds Green Amethyst Garnet Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
unique gray-black Taiti pearls, each adorned with a crown of diamonds, adding to their allure. These
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Y...

Heart Choker Necklace Diamond Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN “White Diamond Pearl Heart Necklace” – Black Enamel, 14K Gold-Plated Silver, Victorian
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, 14k Gold, Silver

Nathalie Jean Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Gold Colored Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
diamond (carat total weight 0,35), green tourmaline, blue indicolite, emerald and black pearl, set in 18
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

Andrew Clunn White Agate Flower Brooch
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Darnestown, MD
is centered with a black pearl within which is a diamond. It is one of a group of three similar
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Designer 18k Gold Interchangeable Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
rich, 18 karat yellow gold cubes or attach combinations of amethyst, turquoise, black onyx, white agate
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1990s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold,...

Asch Grossbardt 18 KT YG Heart Pendant with .10 Cts Diamond and Mother of Pearl
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
. Designed with a 1/2" heart that has been inlaid with white, yellow and black mother of pearl. A smaller
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Early 2000s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sybarite Sceptre Drop Cross Earrings in Blackened Gold with Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
royal. 18K Blackened gold long Dangle pearl earrings set with 3.4 Carat of round cut black diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k ...

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
overlay of 24 Karat yellow gold and features a 1.25 Carat London blue topaz accompanied by 0.03 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Diamo...

Trio Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
solid 18-carat yellow gold. The pendants are strung on a delicate 16-inch 18-carat gold chain. The
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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, B...

Yianni Creations Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
overlay of 24 Karat Yellow Gold features 1.60 Carat London Blue Topaz accompanied by 0.03 Carat Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Diamo...

Aqua pendant necklace DIVER pendant necklace 14KT pearl necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
A divers pendant necklace, holding a beautiful black pearl in 14KT white gold with a chain 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Tahitian Ombre Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
round cut necklace is made from 31 pearls with a solid white gold ball clasp. The size of the pearls is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Earcuff Flower Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
carats of round diamonds. The earcuff suspends a very fine Tahitian pearl of the rare size of 19 x 16mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hakimoto 18K Full Diamonds Rare Natural Color Brown 15.5x10mm Tahitian Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gold with 1 Carts Of Diamonds Clasp Weight (g): 96.3 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Size: 10.1X15.5mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian and South Sea Ombre Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
necklace. This 14-karat round cut necklace is made from 73 pearls and 0.10 karats of SI1-SI2, GH color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Collana con bassotto in oro rosa e bianco 18Kt diamanti neri perla keshi
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
La creatura vivente più vicina all'uomo, un compagno inseparabile e fedele, questa collana è dedicata a questo legame speciale e unico che si crea tra il cane e il suo padrone. The ...
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Go...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Geometric Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold geometric Cross Pendant is handmade with microscopically
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow D...

Mickey Mouse pendant/ Charm in 18Kt gold black diamonds and Australian pearl
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
With a beautiful 14x 16 mm Australia bead, I made a mouse reminiscent of Micky Mouse. I created with the gold plate white rhodium-plated black, the dark part of his head and his ear...
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2010s Italian Artisan Necklace Enhancers

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Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hakimoto Natural Pistachio color 18K Full Diamonds Tahitian 12x10 mm Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Full Diamonds Clasp Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Shark jacket pin in 18Kt gold black diamond and keshi pearl
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Shark jacket pin in 18Kt gold black diamond and keshi pearl The keshi beads allow me to range even more in creating something unique. This pin, like all my creations with baroque be...
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2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold,...

Pagliaccio brooch 18Kt gold white rose pearl diamond black tourmaline green
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A unique bead to create a truly original and fun brooch. The shape of this Australian pearl, which measures about 11x12 mm, inspired me to create a clown pin, given its prominence th...
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2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Whit...

18Kt White Gold Whale Pendant Australian Pearl Tourmaline Black Diamond
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A unique piece of jewelry that celebrates the elegance of the sea: from a 12mm oval Australian pearl, a symbol of purity and luminosity. Coming to life is a white whale with 18 kt wh...
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2010s Italian Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Grey Tahitian Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
the centre, double knotted and fitted with a matte white gold ball clasp set with eight round
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Natural Shaped Black and White Pearl Earrings with 14K Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and white pearls are used to create this unique set of earrings. Measuring approximately 2
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond “Stud” Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl earrings feature two 12mm diameter pearls originating from the waters of French
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl and Ruby Cufflinks 18k gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and ruby cufflinks feature two lustrous pearls from the waters of French Polynesia. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cufflinks

Materials

Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl and Sapphire Cufflinks 18k gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and sapphire cufflinks feature two lustrous pearls from the waters of French Polynesia
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cufflinks

Materials

Black Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lilly Hastedt Tahitian Black Pearl White Gold Snake Cocktail Earrings
By Lilly Hastedt
Located in London, GB
Spinels and 18 karat white Gold. The versatility of these bold earrings, from Lilly's Fauna Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lust Pearls 0.53 Carat Diamond Tahitian South Sea Pearl White Gold Earrings
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
Stunning Earrings and Stunning pearls.... These earrings of 18 carat white gold are set with 0.53
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2010s Australian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pe...

Lust Pearls 0.18 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
Black and Diamonds.. Contemporary style combined with elegance... This 18 carat white gold
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Wave White Diamond Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Drop Pendant Necklace
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
, high luster, grade 1, white colour, Australian South Sea pearl. Completed with 18 carat yellow gold
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2010s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, 18...

Tahitian South Sea Pearl Strand 18 Carat Yellow and White Padlock Clasp Necklace
By Lust Pearls
Located in Broome, Western Australia
Tahitian black beauty... 2 rows of Tahitian South Sea pearls ranging in size from 8 mm to 11 mm
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2010s Australian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gol...

Black South Sea Pearls, Diamonds, and Gold Bracelet
By White Orchid Studio
Located in Athens, GA
A bracelet of black, south sea pearl, black diamond, and white gold is seasonless, a beauty worthy
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

White Gold Bail on Black Tahitian Pearl Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This White Gold Bail on Black Tahitian Pearl Pendant on Rubber Cord has a modern edge with the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Black Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Ring
Located in TORONTO - Vaughan, ON
& GIA Appraiser. Metal: 18kt White Gold Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Color: F- G Total Diamond Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Pearl Pendant. Tahitian Black Pearl 10 Points of Diamonds. 14K Gold
Located in Kiara, AU
A stunning Tahitian pearl on 14 carat white gold pendant set with 16 diamonds. Tahitian pearls are
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Tahitian Cultured Black Pearl Drop Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically Tested 14k White Gold Ladies Cast Tahitian Cultured Pearl Pendant Bright Polish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
ESTIMATED RETAIL: $5,760 YOUR PRICE: $2,880 - Lustrous black Tahitian pearl ring in 18k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl, Black Diamonds, White Diamonds Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Geneva, Geneva
and black diamonds Mounted in 18K white gold - 2 cultured pearls: 55.84 ct total, white - 128 black
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Tahiti Black Pearl Diamonds 0.15K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Tahitian black pearl is followed by 10 white diamonds brilliant-cut 0.15 carats in white gold. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

18K White Gold Black Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Ring
Located in TORONTO - Vaughan, ON
& GIA Appraiser. Metal: 18kt White Gold Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Color: F- G Total Diamond Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baroque Tahitian Black Pearl Strand with 14 Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Pearl Strand Necklace with Baroque Tahitian Black Pearls Total Length = 19.5" Pearls
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Black Pearls White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of black pearls white gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 175 vintage or 780 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of black pearls white gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A choice in our collection of black pearls white gold from Yoko London, Ella Gafter and Marina J. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of black pearls white gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Black Pearls White Gold?

On average, a piece of black pearls white gold at 1stDibs sells for $3,792, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $650,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.