Peacock Pearls
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s American Artisan Modern Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Platinum
Early 2000s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Wood, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Late 20th Century More Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings
Spinel, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Blac...
European Drop Earrings
2010s Beaded Necklaces
2010s Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1990s German Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Marcasite, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysocolla, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Dome Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Clamper Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold
2010s British Wrist Watches
White Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pe...
2010s British Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Diamo...
2010s Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Pearl, Silver
2010s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Black Pearl, Spinel
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Drop Earrings
- 1
Peacock Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Peacock 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.








