Platinum South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl
1990s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Earrings
Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Modernist More Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Go...
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Swiss Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea 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.