Platinum South Sea Pearl
1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
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2010s Clip-on Earrings
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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings
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2010s American Solitaire Rings
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2010s American Solitaire Rings
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
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1990s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
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Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
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20th Century American Modern Brooches
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beaded Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
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20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
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2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
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20th Century More Rings
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
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20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces
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2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Spanish Post-War Cocktail Rings
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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How Much is a Platinum South Sea 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.
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.








