Freshwater Pearl Necklace Artisan
2010s Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-fille...
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Rhodium, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Turquoise Mat...
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Freshwater Pearl, Copper, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Vermeil, Palladium, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Link Necklaces
Amber, Citrine, Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Peridot, To...
2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Quart...
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Indonesian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold
2010s Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Sterling S...
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Chalcedony, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone...
Vintage 1970s Israeli Artisan Link Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Go...
2010s Italian Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, ...
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Mixed Metal
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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.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.