Freshwater Pearl Necklace Artisan
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate
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Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
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Pearl, Quartz, Freshwater Pearl, Mixed Metal
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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
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Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Black Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
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Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 24k Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
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Amazonite, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold
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Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver
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Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Kunzite
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Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
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Pearl, Gold Plate
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Freshwater Pearl, Apatite, Mixed Metal
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1970s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal
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Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
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Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
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Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Sterling Silver
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Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver
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Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
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Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Other, Pearl, Pyrite, 24k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Citrine, Mixed Metal
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Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil, Enamel
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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base 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.
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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.
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