Pinctada Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Bahraini Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Solitaire Rings
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Wedding Rings
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
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 American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Titanium
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
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
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
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 Solitaire Rings
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
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 Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
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Pinctada Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Pinctada Pearl?
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.
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