Platinum South Sea Pearl
20th Century American Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Brown Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings
Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Japanese Dome Rings
Platinum
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1990s Unknown Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
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Platinum South Sea Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
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.