Ocean Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Tables
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Organic Modern Globes
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Organic Modern Globes
Teak
20th Century Polynesian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k ...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Napoleon III Side Ta...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold
2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
20th Century Polynesian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Sapphir...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, Gold
20th Century Globes
Jade, Gold, Silver Plate, Brass
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
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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.








