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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
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Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Stud Earrings
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Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings
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2010s Oceanic Contemporary Cluster Rings
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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Bridal Rings
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Engagement Rings
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2010s American More Rings
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Necklaces
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Early 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
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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.
- How can I tell South Sea pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify South Sea pearls, you can compare their size to other pearls. Normally, ones that originate from the South Sea are much larger. Because it can be difficult to determine pearl type based on sight alone, consider using the services of a licensed jewelry appraiser. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted South Sea pearl jewelry.








