Tiffany Pearl Strand
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1910s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Link Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Multi-Strand Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Wrist Watches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s North American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
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20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Day Dresses
1990s French Cardigans
1990s Italian T-Shirts
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary Wallets
Early 2000s Italian Skirt Suits
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 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.
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Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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