Keshi Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Hematite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artist Modern Bracelets
Pearl
2010s Australian Artisan Bangles
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphi...
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Turquoise Mat...
2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Northern Irish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Citrine, Jade, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, G...
2010s Australian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Emerald, Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Hoop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Hoop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Charoite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Fashion Rings
2010s Australian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Link Necklaces
Amber, Citrine, Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Freshwater Pearl...
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Marcasite, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, ...
2010s Australian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
2010s Danish Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Danish Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Gold
2010s North American Retro Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Australian Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Vermeil
2010s Australian Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Fashion Rings
Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Cufflinks
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Coral, Garnet, Jasper, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.