Detachable Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Bridal Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Aquamarine, Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Peridot, Pearl, Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Peridot, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Rubelite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Agate, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Shoes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Rhodium
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Dangle Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...
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Detachable Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Detachable 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.