Blister Pearl
English Beaded Necklaces
15k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Coral, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Peridot, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Titanium
1950s Unknown Accessories
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Bracelets
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Crystal, Other, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Antique 1820s British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1990s Swiss Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Holbeinesque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Si...
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Brooches
Opal, Peridot, Gold, Silver
1920s French Chemises
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Brooches
15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s English Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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How Much is a Blister 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.
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