Estate Pearls
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandelier Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Estate Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Estate Pearls?
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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