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Large Sterling Rock Crystal Pools of Light Locket, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Pools of light” refers to the spherical lockets of rock crystal which became popular sometime
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Orb Necklace Long Sterling Silver
Located in Torrance, CA
. The crystal ball has been popular for centuries and thus gave rise to the 'Pools of Light' necklace
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Rock Crystal "Pool of Lights" Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely late Victorian rock crystal earrings set in 9K gold. The crystal orbs were called pools of
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 9k Gold

60s Mod Lucite "Egyptian" Style Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Gresham, OR
-tone metal and Lucite "pools of light" style beads and cabochon center piece. Necklace is 29" long and
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Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces

Brother Gilbert Taylor (1916-2004) - Mid 20th Century Watercolour, Passing Storm
Located in Corsham, GB
mountains on the horizon. Overhead, sunshine breaks through storm cloud to shine pools of light over the
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20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Important Antique Mourning Locket, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Lord Byron
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning, rare and important antique, pools of light rock crystal locket pendant. Beautiful high
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Attrib. George Nicholson (1787-1878) - 1854 Oil, The Old Smithy Shop
Located in Corsham, GB
is the composition and use of glowing pools of light, highlighting certain areas of the composition
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Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Graduated clear enamel drop earrings, Jacques Gautier, c2000
By Jacques Gautier
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Gautier. Four 'pools of light' are set in silver plated bronze, graduated in size, and all articulated, so
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Early 2000s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Base Metal, Bronze

Chinese Meditation Stone Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
mix of jadeite, moss agate, serpentine, and other minerals. Its unusual strokes, sweeps and pools of
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture

Materials

Stone, Steel

Low Greenery Meditation Stone Table
Located in Chicago, IL
jadeite, moss agate, serpentine, and other minerals. Its unusual strokes, sweeps and pools of dark and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Stone, Steel

April, 2021, surrealist New York City street photography, limited edition
Located in New York, NY
pools of vivid light and color - newly visible without the throngs of pedestrians - Litovsky captures
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Ultraviolet" Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Colorful Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Teal Hibiscus" Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Floral Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Cerise Champagne Poppy" Contemporary Mixed Media Floral Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Granulation" Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Floral Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
beach shack in Papua New Guinea, fossicking in Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver

"Geranium" Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Floral Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Incalmo" Colorful Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac Gallery
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Nordic Hills" Colorful Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
beach shack in Papua New Guinea, fossicking in Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver

Chrome Illuminated Pedestal Magazine Rack Planter Lamp by Neal Small for Kovacs
By Neal Small, George Kovacs
Located in Topeka, KS
interesting to have pools and spots of light bleeding into shadows than to have an evenly lighted room devoid
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Figural Man Sterling Pools of Light Artisan Earrings
Located in University City, MO
Figural man sterling pools of light artisan earrings The avant garde pierced stud earrings are
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paired Antique Rock Crystal Pools of Light Necklaces
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, Sterling. These paired pools of light necklaces ae vintage chic at its antique best
Category

Antique 1890s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

14k Gold and Rock Crystal Victorian Pools of Light Orb Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Victorian Pools of Light Rock Crystal Locket. Two photos may be placed inside the
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Courreges Paris Lucite Pools of Light Ball Couture Bib Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational signed COURREGES PARIS Couture Festoon Lucite Pools Of Light Runway Necklace; Gold Tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Edwardian Pools of Light Silver Gilt Rock Crystal Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
C 1910 "Pools of Light" earrings are rock crystal orbs, hand cut, carved and shaped from rock
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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gilt Metal, Silver

Vintage Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Orb Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in Torrance, CA
. The crystal ball has been popular for centuries and thus gave rise to the 'Pools of Light' necklace
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

29" Sterling Albert Link Chain Necklace Hallmarked Birmingham, 1897
Located in Baltimore, MD
" Albert chain worn with a rock crystal "Pools of Light" locket (as they were known) instead of a watch
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Frederick Sargent (1837–1899) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, A Summer Stroll
Located in Corsham, GB
lined with trees and lush undergrowth which casts dappled pools of light on the ground. A group of
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Large soft lilac enamel stylised flower pendant, Jacques Gautier, France, 1960s
By Jacques Gautier
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
has rich enamelled 'petals' set against the same untextured metal, like pools of light! A true
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Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Tango II, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
. Articulating elbows and brass shades create a sophisticated armature that emits soft pools of light. Tango
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2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tango III, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
. Articulating elbows and brass shades create a sophisticated armature that emits soft pools of light. Tango
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2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tango V, Sculpted Pendants by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
. Articulating elbows and brass shades create a sophisticated armature that emits soft pools of light. Tango
Category

2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tango III, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
. Articulating elbows and brass shades create a sophisticated armature that emits soft pools of light. Tango
Category

2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Green Meditation Stone Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
pools of dark and light evoke the grandeur of nature. Supported on custom steel trestle legs, the stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Stone, Steel

A single row jewelled necklace and earrings, att. F. Winter for C Dior, 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Francis Winter for Christian Dior, in the early 1950s. Constructed of individual deep 'pools of faceted
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Vintage 1950s French Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

"Wild Plum Hibiscus" Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Floral Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"French Champagne Poppies" Contemporary Mixed Media Floral Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Morning Champaign Poppies" Contemporary Mixed Media Floral Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Primary Glow" Colorful Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
beach shack in Papua New Guinea, fossicking in Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dahlia" Colorful Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Floral Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac Gallery
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver

"Prism 24" Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Geometrical Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Polymer, Varnish

"Night Sky Petunia" Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Floral Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. EXHIBITION HISTORY
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Polymer, Varnish

"Azalea" Contemporary Layered Mixed Media Floral Colorful Painting on Canvas
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in New York, NY
Australian rock pools and the romantic interplay of light that a European Summer brings. PROVENANCE: Lilac
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic Polymer, Varnish

Vintage Pools of Light Necklace
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These vintage Pools of Light are right out of the Roaring '20's!! No matter what you wear, these
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Vintage 1920s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Green Pools of Light Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage 1920s green "pools of light" style necklace. Appears to be french glass beads in the rock
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Vintage 1920s More Necklaces

Sterling "Pools of Light" Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
"Pools of Light" necklace with cage set crystal balls. Each of the crystal balls is held in place
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Early 20th Century German Beaded Necklaces

Long "Pools of Light" Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
"Pools of Light" necklace with wire set crystal balls. Each of the crystal balls has a groove
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Early 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Pools of Light Rock Crystal Silver Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Classic and charming longer Edwardian-early 1920s rock crystal "Pools of Light" necklace on a
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Vintage 1920s More Necklaces

"Pools of Light" Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Chicago, IL
"Pools of Light" jewelry was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This jewelry
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Authentic Courreges Lucite Bubble Pools of light Necklace
By André Courrèges
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
1960s Necklace by Courrege, of layered Cluster lucite spheres, bubbles, pool of light necklace. On
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Authentic Escada Lucite Sphere Pools of Light necklace
By Escada
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Modernist Escada Necklace, bunch of Lucite Spheres, with solid gilt pins that connect to the chain at centre of Bunch. Multi -Link Gilt Chain, original gilt large Lobster Claw clasp,...
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Beaded Necklaces

Victorian Mourning Pool of Light Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This massive pool of light pendant dates to the 1880s. Pools of light were made using rock crystal
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Pools Of Light Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional "pools of light" necklace with sterling floral stampings on both sides of the rock
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Late Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Pools of Light Quartz Crystal Demi Parure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Pools of Light necklace and earrings set is made of clear quartz crystal that is wrapped
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

"Pools of Light" Choker Necklace with Polka-dots
Located in Chicago, IL
Very unusual "pools of light" necklace with polka-dots. The natural rock crystal balls
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

"Pools of Light" Rock Crystal and Sterling Drop Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
"Pools of light" un-drilled rock crystal and sterling earrings. These pieces create beautiful and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

1950s Elsa Schiaparelli Luminous Black and White Choker
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Houston, TX
;pools of light" crystal orb jewelry that was so popular in the 1920s. This necklace is something
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Mid-20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Antique Victorian Crystal Heart Locket, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
is known as -Pools of light- Crystal has many healing properties to bring peace and wisdom to its
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pools Of Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pools of light you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. You can easily find a 20 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a pools of light may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Take a look at a pools of light featuring Rock Crystal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a pools of light, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Pools Of Light?

On average, a pools of light at 1stDibs sells for $1,125, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $3,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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    Yes, some Poole pottery may be worth some money. Specifically, the British maker's Art Deco pieces from the 1920s and ’30s and its mid-century modern items from the 1950s and ’60s tend to be popular among collectors. In addition to age and style, the type and condition of a Poole piece will also contribute to its potential value. To find the estimated fair market value for your pottery, use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Find a variety of Poole pottery on 1stDibs.
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