Ocean Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables
Steel
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...
20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Opal, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Pearl, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Link Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl
2010s Oceanic Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
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Ocean Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Ocean Pearls?
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.








