Platinum South Sea Pearl
Vintage 1970s Swiss Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Bridal Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Stud Earrings
Black Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Dangle Earrings
Platinum
Late 20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Platinum
Late 20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow G...
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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.