Platinum South Sea Pearl
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century More Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century English Modern Drop Earrings
Platinum
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century More Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Clip-on Earrings
South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl...
Vintage 1960s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American More Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 10k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Japanese High Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Platinum
American Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 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.