Detachable Pearl
American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, ...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Black Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Handbags and Purses
American Chandelier Earrings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s French Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Robes
Vintage 1980s American Necklace Enhancers
Ruby, Diamond, Cultured Pearl
American Clip-on Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s Thai Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Spinel, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold...
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Revival Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Evening Dresses
2010s American Boxes and Cases
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
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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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.