Detachable Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Blouses and Tops
2010s Jackets
21st Century and Contemporary Coats
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American More Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 2000s American Link Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Aquamarine, White Gold
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Go...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Dresses
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Wedding Dresses
Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Wedding Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dresses
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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