Pinctada Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
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 French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s Bahraini Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Bahraini Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings
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 Australian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
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 Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Stainless Steel
2010s British More Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Edwardian More Rings
Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1830s Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern More Rings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 1850s English High Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Yellow G...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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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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