Ocean Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Hoop Earrings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Film, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Morganite, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Morganite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Art
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Polynesian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea 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.