Gia South Sea Pearl
Antique Gold
Platinum GIA South Sea Pearl 0.80ctw Old Euro Diamond Mosaic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
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(1) Genuine Cultured Saltwater South Sea Pearl - Near Round Shape
Category
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
South-Sea GIA Pearl Platinum baguette diamond cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
wide and 19mm high. This alluring cocktail ring is centered with a lustrous south-sea pearl of cream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
【Crown Radiance】GIA Certified Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A striking pendant featuring a GIA-certified 16–17mm South Sea pearl, celebrated for its rich
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
GIA Certified South Sea Pearl Necklace with White Gold Clasp
Located in Trumbull, CT
GIA Certified Graduated South Sea Pearl Necklace
This elegant necklace features 39 South Sea pearls
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl and Blue Sapphire Pendant GIA Certified
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA Certified South Sea Pearl and Blue Sapphire Pendant.
South Sea Pearl diameter 14mm, weighing
Category
2010s European Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIT Certified South Sea Pearls GIA Certified Marquise Cut Diamonds Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive South Sea Pearls and Diamonds pair of earrings, so elegant and sophisticated style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl
GIA Certified Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Trumbull, CT
GIA-certified and beautifully hand-strung, this graduated necklace features 37 South Sea golden
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIT Certified South Sea Pearls GIA certified Diamond 18K Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
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Pendant/Brooch come in 18k gold with 5 pieces of natural untreated South Sea Pearls of about 12mm, extra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
GIT Certified South Sea Pearls GIA certified Diamond 18K Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
.
Pendant/Brooch come in 18k gold with 5 pieces of natural untreated South Sea Pearls of about 12mm, extra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Natural South Sea Golden Pearls Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Executive GIA Certified South Sea Golden Yellow Pearls Necklace
The Natural Pinctada maxima (gold
Category
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SOUTH SEAS Gia Certified Pearl Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 1.71 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
four-prongs settings, with 1 cultured South-Seas white pearl of 16.07 mm. The pearl is Gia certified
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 14k Gold GIA Golden South Sea Pearl Old European 2ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold diamond baskets. This ring features a genuine cultured South Sea pearl that has been certified by
Category
Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Cultured Pearl GIA Certified
Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
SOUTH SEA CULTURED PEARL GIA CERTIFIED & BLUE SAPPHIRE EARRINGS
Earrings: South Sea Pearls diameter
Category
2010s Spanish Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified South Sea Cultured Pearl
Tourmaline Natural Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified South Sea Cultured Pearl & Tourmaline 18K White Gold Natural Diamond Brooch Pin
GIA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,500
W 1.75 in L 2.5 in
Natural Turquoise Bead South Sea Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace GIA
Located in New York, NY
diamond pave rondels and featuring a pendant clasp with a South Sea Cultured Pearl measuring 18.0mm x
Category
1990s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
GIA Graduated South Sea Saltwater Pearl Strand Necklace
14k Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
original GIA certification for the pearls. Enjoy :)
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(26) Genuine Cultured South Sea Pearls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Gia Large South Sea 15-17.42mm Pearl Strand 18k Gold Diamond Ball Screw Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
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(27) Genuine Cultured South Sea Pearls - Near-Round Beads - White Color - 15mm to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Tahitian Pearl Earrings Vintage GIA VVS Antique Huge 5.80 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
. Beautiful South Sea Pearl Day- Night Earrings.
SHIMMERING 11.5 MM TAHITIAN SILVERY GREEN SALTWATER PEARLS
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
$16,300 / set
W 0.75 in L 1.89 in
18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents LUXURY. GORGEOUS GIA CERTIFIED 3.02 CARATS 18K SOUTH SEA PEARL
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
$8,100 / set
W 0.6 in L 1.58 in
GIA Certified Cultured Pearls and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified cultured pearl and diamond earrings are beautifully handmade.
The details are as
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
GIA Certified Cultured Pearls and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified cultured pearl and diamond earrings are beautifully handmade.
The details are as
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
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1 GIA CERTIFIED Huge Natural South Sea Tahitian Pearl 11.25 MM
Big Old Mine Cut Antique VS- SI
Category
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$17,000
W 1.11 in L 1.99 in
GIA Pearl Diamond Vintage Bracelet Brooch 14K Antique SouthSea HUGE 9.29 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents LUXURY. GIA CERTIFIED ANTIQUE 9.29 DIAMOND SOUTH SEA PEARL
Category
20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$14,500
W 1.34 in L 7.49 in
Art Deco GIA Long South Sea
Akoya Pearl Enamel Diamond Platinum 18K Necklace
Located in New York, NY
GIA LONG 40" SOUTH SEA
AKOYA CULTURE PEARL PLATINUM
18K YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE W/ BLACK
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
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18 Karat White Gold Cultured South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace GIA Report
Located in Nashua, NH
cultured South Sea pearls ranging in size from 10.34 to 14.00mm.
GIA report #2201519612, stating that 40
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.0 Carat Diamonds Interchangable Aust SS pearl Earrings
Located in Broome, Western Australia
Australian white/pink South Sea pearls full button shape, fine quality nacre and a very high. GIA certificate
Category
2010s Australian Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
H 1.03 in W 0.58 in D 0.56 in Dm 0.58 in
Vintage South Sea Pearl
Diamond Turtle Brooch GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
Identification: Cultured
Environment: Salt Water
GIA Comments: “This Pearl is often referred to as a “ South Sea
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
GIA No Treatment South Sea Pearl Necklace
18k Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent pearl strand statement necklace is strung with 33, GIA certified, South Sea pearls
Category
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
【Sculpted Geometry】Celestial Core South Sea Pearl
GIA Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sea pearl of exceptional luster and an emerald-cut 0.62ct GIA-certified diamond (H color, VS1 clarity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Large GIA 12.86-17.32mm South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace 18k Toggle Gold Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
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(29) Genuine Cultured South Sea Pearls - Near - Round Shapes - White Color - Great
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Platinum South Sea Pearl Emerald Dangle Earrings GIA
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous diamond and South Sea Pearl drop earrings fashioned in platinum. The earrings features 2
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Rosior One-Off South Sea Pearl and GIA Certified Diamond Drop Earrings
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior One-off Drop Earrings made in 19.2 K White Gold set with 2 South Sea 12mm Pearls, 2 GIA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
GIA Certified 60" South Sea Pearl and White Topaz Necklace in 18K White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified Gorgeous 60 inches long south sea pearl necklace in 18k white gold.
The details are
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Topaz, White Gold
Rosior one-off GIA Certified Diamond and South Sea Pearl 1.18" Drop Earrings
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Drop Earrings set in 19.2K White Gold, featuring 2 "South Sea" Pearls with 12mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Wh...
Vintage 14k Gold GIA Golden South Sea Pearl Old European 2ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold diamond baskets. This ring features a genuine cultured South Sea pearl that has been certified by
Category
Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Saltwater Pearl Slip On GIA Graded 11.73-14.60mm Strand Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
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(62) Genuine Cultured South Sea Pearls - Near-Round, Oval & Button - White Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
GIA Certified South Sea Cultured Pearl
Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified South Sea Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
GIA report
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Ring GIA Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
certificate from the GIA attesting to the South Sea origin of the pearl.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
This GIA-certified Golden South Sea pearl necklace features a graduated single strand of 37 pearls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Golden Pearl Platinum Diamond Earrings Vintage South Sea VS Fine 2.62 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents LUXURY. GIA CERTIFIED GORGEOUS PLATINUM GOLDEN SOUTHSEA PEARL
Category
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Platinum GIA South Sea Saltwater Cultured Pearl
Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
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(2) Genuine Cultured South Sea Saltwater Pearls - Drop Shape - White Color w/ Orient
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Mauboussin South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring with Rubies
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Oval South Sea Pearl measuring 18.50 x
Category
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning sleek bypass ring featuring a 1.27 carat GIA Certified pear shape diamond, F/SI1, and a
Category
Late 20th Century More Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Golden South Sea Pearls, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
A rare strand of golden South Sea pearls ranging from 12*15mm, with a diamond clasp. GIA Certified.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
average) with Honeycomb overtones. On the GIA Scale for South Sea Pearls (1 - 10) these rate 9 across the
Category
2010s American Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382
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Gia South Sea Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact gia south sea pearl you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 5 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a gia south sea pearl from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gia south sea pearl over the years, but those made by Kiersten Elizabeth, MOGULDIAM INC and Rosior are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gia south sea pearl can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 9 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. Most of our gia south sea pearl for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Gia South Sea Pearl?
On average, a gia south sea pearl at 1stDibs sells for $14,650, while they’re typically $4,800 on the low end and $38,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
Questions About Gia South Sea Pearl
- How can I tell South Sea pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify South Sea pearls, you can compare their size to other pearls. Normally, ones that originate from the South Sea are much larger. Because it can be difficult to determine pearl type based on sight alone, consider using the services of a licensed jewelry appraiser. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted South Sea pearl jewelry.
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