Platinum South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pe...
Early 2000s More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Stud Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown More Rings
South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 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.