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Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearls, Ruby Emerald Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearls, Ruby & Emerald Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Tahiti South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Coral, Pearl Vintage Mint Jade Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri”, Ruby, Emerald, Tahiti Pearls Earrings Set in 22 Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a certificate Comes
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut Sapphires Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Lanka 2 Carats Baroque South Sea Gray Pearls from Tahiti with Pink Tone The earrings from the "Capri
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Royal Blue Sapphires Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka 9 Carats South Sea Tahiti Drop Pearls, Gray Color with Pink tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Coral, Pearl Vintage Mint Jade Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Classic, Sapphire, Topaz Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 12 Carats White Natural Square cut Topaz - 7 Carats South sea Baroque
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Coral, Pearl Vintage Mint Jade Set In 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Coral, Pearl Vintage Mint Jade Set In 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut White Topaz Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut White Topaz & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Baroque South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Pink Opal Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
gemstones such as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18...

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Drop Baroque Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further accentuating their beauty. One of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Pink Sapphire Opal Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
white South Sea natural pearls. These precious stones enhance the beauty and allure of the Ring. In
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Amethyst, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...

Bochic “Capri” Star Ruby Ring with Pink Sapphires set in 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Multi Sapphire Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Multi Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Sapphire - 5.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Fancy color Sapphire 2.00 Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Multi Sapphire Pearl Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Red Natural Red Ruby 4 carats South Sea Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection
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20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Si...

Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Multi Color Sapphires - 2 Carats Black South Sea Tahiti Pearl, Gray color, Pink tone The Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...

Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Multi Color Sapphires - 2 Carats Black South Sea Tahiti Pearl, Gray color, Pink tone The Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...

Plique a Jour Diamond Pearl Flower Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
South Sea Pearls are pink in color as well. Plique a jour pieces are hard to find if they are unique
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut Multi Color Sapphire Pearl Earrings 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Color Rose Cut Sapphires 3 carats Baroque South Sea white Pearls with Pink Tone The earrings from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...

"Sprig" Yellow Gold Pendant and Necklace with Akoya Pearls
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, South Sea, and Tahitian pearls -- no freshwater and no Chinese any-water -- and he confirmed these are
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, White South Sea Pearls & Multi Color Fancy Rose Cut Sapphires Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k...

Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut Multi Color Sapphire Pearl Earrings 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Color Rose Cut Sapphires 3 carats Baroque South Sea white Pearls with Pink Tone The earrings from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...

1980s Baguette Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
, incorporating each a lustrous white with a hue of pastel pink gray color South Sea pearl appox. 13mm surmounted
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Coral Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 2.50 carat Baroque south sea pearls The earrings from the "Orient" traveling collection are the
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sa...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Coral Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 2.50 carat Baroque south sea pearls The earrings from the "Orient" traveling collection are the
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, G...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Coral Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 2.50 carat Baroque south sea pearls The earrings from the "Orient" traveling collection are the
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sa...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Coral Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 2.50 carat Baroque south sea pearls The earrings from the "Orient" traveling collection are the
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, G...

Bochic “Capri” Coral, Pearl Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
White South sea Pearl with pink tone Rose Cut Multi color Sapphire from Sri Lanka - 3 Carat The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, G...

Bochic “Capri” Coral, Pearl Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
White South sea Pearl with pink tone Rose Cut Multi color Sapphire from Sri Lanka - 3 Carat The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, G...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Multi Sapphire Pearl Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby 4 carats South Sea Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection are the
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20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Si...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby 4 carats South Sea Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection are the
Category

20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Si...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire, Coral Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Baroque south sea pearls The earrings from the "Orient" traveling collection are the epitome of elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, G...

Akoya Pearl "Triplets" on Long Textured and Tweaked Gold Wire Drop Earrings
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pearls are from Seven Seas Pearls, based in Los Angeles, which deals exclusively in saltwater pearls
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Red Natural Red Ruby 4 carats South Sea Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Red Natural Red Ruby 4 carats South Sea Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Red Natural Red Ruby 4 carats South Sea Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...

Bochic “Capri” Pink Quartz, Peridot Ruby Bracelet / Bangle Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem - 24 Carat Peridot, Pink quartz, Turquoise, Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine, Ruby South
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire Emerald Ring Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamonds Emerald Ring Set 18K Gold
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

“Orient” Pink Coral Green Jade Earrings Set in 18 K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Cornelian, Jade, Aquamarine Pearl Necklace Drop
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Ruby - 18 Carats Aquamarine - 6 Carats White South Sea Baroque Pearl Cornelian Jade This Bochic
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco GIA 4-Strand Vintage Graduated Akoya PEARL NECKLACE Plat Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
near round, light cream Akoya pearls with pink orient & minor typical natural blemishes Japanese
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
such as ruby, emerald, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, G...

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
various natural gemstones such as ruby, emerald, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold...

BOCHIC “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold Silver with Pearls Fancy Color Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Pearls & Sapphires White South Sea pearls white
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gol...

Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby, Multi Opal Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Opal- 2.50 carat South Sea white Pearl with Pink Tone The earrings from the "Orient
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Pink Sapphire Topaz Butterfly Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
or without drop south sea pearls Natural Fancy Rose Pink Sapphire - 4.50 carat Natural Blue Topaz
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

BOCHIC “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold Silver with Pearls Fancy Color Sapphires
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Pearls & Coral and Sapphires White South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

BOCHIC “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold Silver with Pearls Fancy Color Sapphires
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Pearls & Coral and Sapphires White South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Nautilus and Abalone, Oil on Panel Still Life Painting with Two Sea Shells
Located in Chicago, IL
Helen Oh. The rich hues of the shell's mother of pearl surfaces are reflected on the deep dense color of
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Clam Shell and Onion Shell, Oil on Panel Still Life Painting with Two Sea Shells
Located in Chicago, IL
life by Helen Oh. The rich hues of the shell's mother of pearl surfaces are reflected on the deep
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Sapphire Earrings Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a certificate Comes with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Sapphire Earrings Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a certificate Comes with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring, Opal, London Blue Topaz, Silver and 22k Pink Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” White Opal, Sapphire Emerald Earrings Set In 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver With Salmon Coral Sapphires
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 18K Gold & Silver with Salmon Coral & Sapphires & South Sea Pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Coral, Si...

“Orient” Ruby Earrings with White Topaz Blue Sapphire Set in 22k Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

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South Sea Pearls In Pink For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the south sea pearls in pink you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Finding an appealing south sea pearls in pink — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yoko London, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and Jane Magon Collections each produced a popular version that is worth a 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 mixed cut and bead alternatives. Most of our south sea pearls in pink for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a South Sea Pearls In Pink?

On average, a south sea pearls in pink at 1stDibs sells for $5,190, while they’re typically $2,240 on the low end and $30,280 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About South Sea Pearls In Pink
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.