Tahitian Pearl Blue
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Black Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Whi...
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Earrings
Aquamarine, Black Pearl, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century American Retro Stud Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Chalcedony, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Tsavorite
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Fashion Rings
Pearl
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k G...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
2010s British Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pe...
2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Drop Earrings
American Drop Earrings
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
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Tahitian Pearl Blue For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Tahitian Pearl Blue?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A gray, rainbow or gold hue is popular with respect to Tahitian pearls. These pearls would make a unique pendant or a charm for a bracelet. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Tahitian pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because the dark color of tahitian black pearls makes them so exotic, they can be more valuable. Depending on quality and size a strand can cost between $500 and $25000.