Keshi Pearls
American More Earrings
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stud Earrings
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Danish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stud Earrings
Singaporean Bangles
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Jasper, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Bracelets
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Australian Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Lithuanian Stud Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Japanese Baroque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pe...
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chalcedony, Labradorite, Pearl, Topaz, Sterling Silver...
2010s Australian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-fille...
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Austrian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, White G...
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong More Rings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Australian Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Bangles
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
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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.