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AAA Quality Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 11mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 10mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

AAA Quality Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

AAA Quality Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 10mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Round High Luster Tahitian Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: Tahitian Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp Metal: 14K
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

AAA Quality Round High Luster Tahitian Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: Tahitian Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 8mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp Metal: 14K
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace Multi Color Rare Jumbo size 18- 16mm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Origin: Australia Pearl Type: South Sea Pearls Pearl Size: 18.5 - 16.2 MM in Diameter Pearl Color
Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Pink Aragonite, Freshwater Pearls and 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Amanda Clark for Altfield
Located in Central, HK
& clasp. An elegant necklace with beautiful pink aragonite & pink-toned freshwater pearls is a perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

649.50 Carat Freshwater Pearl Necklace Oxidized Sterling Silver with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
32 Inch Long 649.50 ct Freshwater Pearl (all real and natural) Necklace set in Oxidized Sterling
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

AAA Quality Grey Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Pink Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

AAA Quality Grey Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 11mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Pink Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 11mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Black Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 11mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Black Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Grey Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 10mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Black Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

AAA Quality Grey Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 10mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

AAA Quality Pink Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Black Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 10mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

AAA Quality Black Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 10mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Grey Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

AAA Quality Pink Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
' grade luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 10mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Quality Pink Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 10mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

One-of-a-kind Necklace in Kunzite and Pearls from the Danish Brand
By Monies
Located in PARIS, FR
and Freshwater Pearls with a leather clasp. Handcrafted in the Monies Atelier in Copenhagen.
Category

2010s Danish Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Kunzite, Pearl

Alexandra Mor Necklace with Tagua, Sawo Wood and Baroque South Sea Pearl
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
traditional handmade gold filigree, and eight unique Baroque South Sea Pearls. Necklace clasps with a handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold

Victorian Hunt and Roskell Garnet Emerald Seed Pearl Bracelet Original Box
Located in New York, NY
remainder of the frontal design. Seed pearls are set in a single line until the clasp, which is just as
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian More Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Pearl

South Sea White and Gold and Tahitian Near-Round Pearl Necklace with Gold
Located in LA, CA
8-10mm South Sea White and Gold and Tahitian Near-Round Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp AAA Quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Necklace with Baltic Amber 18 Karat Gold Beads Freshwater Pearls
By Amanda Clark for Altfield
Located in Central, HK
, freshwater pearls, and an 18 karat clasp with granulated round beads Baltic amber is fossilized tree sap and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Earrings with Dark Tahitian Pearl
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
tsavorites on the 18k white gold clasp. The Pearl Dreams collection is an object of special pride for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Baroque South Sea Pearl Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Necklace
Located in Brisbane, QLD
never go out of fashion. Featuring a 18 carat white gold, diamond set clasp, these pearls exude luxury
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Baroque Cultured Pearl Drop Pendant 9 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Chain
Located in QLD , AU
eye catching special piece. Fitted with a 9k clasp which opens so this drop pearl can be attached to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

14-15 South Sea White and Golden and Tahitian Round Pearl Necklace with Gold
Located in LA, CA
14-15 South Sea White and Golden and Tahitian Round Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp AAA Quality, Mix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Tahitian Opera Pearl Necklace 17 - 15 mm AAA- Multi Color 14k yellow Gold 35"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: AAA- Pearl Luster: AAA Gem Pearl Nacre: Top Length: 35" Clasp: 14k yellow Gold Seven seas pearls is
Category

2010s Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel 2 Strand faceted Sardonyx and natural gold pearl necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Translucent facetted Sardonyx tear-drop beads center 2 strands of 12mm gold Pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Pearls , white and silver necklace , up- cycled on polymer base.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
is an antiqued S shaped silver clasp. Pearls are the only gems created by an oyster – a living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

11-Strand Pearl Torsade Necklace
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
. 18k white gold snake clasp Pearls ranging from 2mm to 7.5mm in diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Belle Epoque Filigree Multi Strand Seed Pearl Bracelet Set with Diamonds
Located in Warrington, PA
diamonds. The bracelet is marked and tested as 14 karat white gold and has a seed pearl a filigree clasp!
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

A.Jeschel Tibetan brass pendant with Citrine and Pearl necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
necklace is finished with a freshwater Pearl set in a Vermeil clasp and has been strung with silk and hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

730 Carat Pearl, 2.72 Carat Turquoise, 0.86 Carat Diamond Necklace in Silver
Located in New York, NY
with Silver Lobster Clasp. Each Freashwater Pearl has been hand knotted using white thread and also has
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Akoya Japanese Double Strand Pearl Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
onyx accents. There are also onyx rondels alternating between 6 pearls from the clasp which creates a
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Amethyst Pendant and 3 strands Pearl / Amethyst beads Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Amethyst Pendant., and silver plated clasp. Pearls are the only gems created by an oyster – a living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Miriam Haskell Pearl Bib Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-toned metal with faux fresh water pearls. Signature filigree round box clasp. Measurements
Category

Mid-20th Century American More Necklaces

Cartier Diamond and Pearl Agrafe 18k White Gold Rare Vintage Necklace/ Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Includes Detachable Pearl Pendant with Unique Double-Clasp Design 17" Long Total Mass = 77.9 grams
Category

Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

AAA Quality Round South Sea Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
. Pearl Type: South Sea Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 10mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp Metal
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

AAA Quality Round South Sea Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
. Pearl Type: South Sea Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9.0-10.0mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

AAA Quality Round South Sea Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: South Sea Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 10mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

AAA Quality Round South Sea Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: South Sea Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 8mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

AAA Quality Round South Sea Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: South Sea Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 11mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

AAA Quality Round South Sea Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat White Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
. Pearl Type: South Sea Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 8mm Clasp Type: Butterfly Clasp Metal: 14K
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

AAA Quality Round South Sea Cultured Pearl Earring Stud on 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pearlyta
Located in Champlain, NY
luster. Pearl Type: South Sea Cultured Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Size: 9.0-10.0mm Clasp Type: Butterfly
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Pearl Choker, Golden to Rose Color
Located in Surfside, FL
Strand of 16.5" choker estate cultered pearls with invisible clasp, 8.5mm - 9mm pearls. Color
Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Evil Eye Luck Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Evil Eye Flower Tennis Bracelet Six Mother of Pearls, Lobster Clasps Adjustable Fit. 18K Rode Gold
Category

2010s American Artisan Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

18 K White Gold White South Sea Pearls, Diamonds, Sapphires, Tsavorites Earrings
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
diamonds, 18 Sapphires and 15 pave-set tsavorites on the 18k white gold clasp. These white pearls with its
Category

2010s Hong Kong Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Strand Pearl Bracelet set with 2 Carats of Rose Cut European Cut Diamond
Located in Warrington, PA
Multi Strand (six (6) strand) Pearl Bracelet. The bracelet has a hidden diamond clasp set with 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Romantic Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold White South Sea Pearls, Diamonds and Sapphire Earrings
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds, 18 Sapphires and 15 pave-set tsavorites on the 18k white gold clasp. These white pearls with its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

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Pearl Clasps For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of pearl clasps for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2089 vintage editions and 2116 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. contemporary and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to pearl clasps. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Marina J., Aria Jewelry Design and Mikimoto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 2822 pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, bead and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of pearl clasps, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Pearl Clasps?

Prices for pearl clasps start at $34 and top out at $500,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,439.

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.

Questions About Pearl Clasps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pearl clasp is an opening and closing device that holds a necklace together - in this case, a pearl necklace. The clasp works by hooking one end of the necklace into the other end and locking in place. Shop a collection of expertly vetted jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, real pearls can be on a strand with a clasp. The addition of a clasp has nothing to do with determining if the pearls are real or fake. The clasp is simply a design aspect for the piece of jewelry. Always purchase real pearls from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of authentic pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To put a clasp on a pearl necklace, enlist the help of an experienced jeweler or jewelry repair shop. The strings commonly used to produce pearl necklaces are very delicate. Attempting to add a clasp on your own could damage your necklace. Find a variety of pearl necklaces on 1stDibs.

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