Gia Natural Pearl
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Antique 1880s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yello...
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Swiss Fashion Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unknown Cluster Rings
Mid-20th Century More Jewelry
Natural Pearl
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century More Jewelry
Natural Pearl
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Moonstone, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, ...
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Earrings
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1830s Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Gia Natural Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Gia Natural 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, there are natural pearls left. However, most have been harvested so they are extremely rare. Cultured pearls are still authentic pearls but more readily available. You’ll find a variety of pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Paspaley pearls are cultured — that is, the pearl-growing process is initiated by pearl farmers. Paspaley is known today as one of the finest suppliers of cultured pearls in the world. Shop a collection of genuine Paspaley pearl jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the size and quality, a natural pearl can be worth up to $1,500. In most cases, natural pearls are worth more than cultured pearls.








