Keshi Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Druzy, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Silver Plate
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Italian Cufflinks
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Se...
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, ...
2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tiger s Eye
2010s Finnish Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mix...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Moonstone, Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings
Opal, Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Australian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl
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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.