Platinum South Sea Pearl
Vintage 1960s Spanish Post-War Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Necklace Enhancers
Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Plat...
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White...
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklace Enhancers
South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Australian Choker Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s American More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Chandelier Earrings
Beryl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Platinum
2010s Australian Artisan Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
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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.