Early 20th Century Pearls
20th Century British Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold
20th Century Indian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Link Bracelets
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Early 20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Stud Earrings
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French More Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Bangles
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Edwardian More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
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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.