Detachable Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Tourmaline, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine...
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s French Blazers
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century Dutch Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Multi-Strand Necklaces
Black Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses
2010s Cocktail Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pants
Vintage 1960s Swedish Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
French More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century More Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s French Evening Gowns
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
1990s More Necklaces
Iolite, Cultured Pearl, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
French Drop Earrings
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
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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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