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Freshwater Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold by the Yard Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
around the neck. 1970's
15 Freshwater white grayish Baroque pearls, 10mm x 13.5nn
14k yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K YG Freshwater Blue Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
freshwater dyed blue pearls, each measuring approximately 7.5mm. The strand includes a total of 48 pearls
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire
Gump
s Pearls Cocktail Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Onyx
By Gump
s San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
freshwater pearls to products from luxury designers such as Hermès and Buccellati. Customers included
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Retro 4-String Freshwater South Sea Pearl and Gemstone 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold pearl and multi-gemstone (Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire) Bracelet. Floral design and
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freshwater White Pearl and 14kt Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
pearls each measuring approximately 6mm X 6.5mm. The necklace measures 18 inches long.
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Freshwater Baroque Pearl Dangle Earrings, 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information:
Genuine Freshwater Baroque Pearls
Treatment
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Estate Biwa Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large oblong free-form shaped white Biwa freshwater pearls measuring approximately
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Freshwater Sea Pearls Dangling Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Freshwater Sea Pearls Dangling Drop Earrings 18k Gold. The earrings are 3” Tall & weight
Category
1980s Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Freshwater Keshi Pearl Necklace, 14k Yellow Gold Knotted Five-Strand
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped
Stone Information:
Freshwater Keshi Pearls
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Freshwater Multi Strand Pearl Bracelet
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell bracelet of signature freshwater faux pearls with multicolored pastel crystal, rose
Category
1950s American Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chinese Chinoiserie Dining Table Rosewood
Mother of Pearl Round to Oval
Located in Topeka, KS
shell of the pearl oyster, freshwater pearl mussel, and abalone… making this table a true GEM!! This is
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s 14k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Bracelet Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mollusk. It can produce one pearl at a time, while freshwater oysters are able to make up to 30 pearls at
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Pearl Black White Tweed Chain Freshwater Lambskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
This LIMITED EDITION Mixed Icons bag was a sample and only made in very small quantities. This bag is made from a combination of tweed and lambskin leather with a patent leather bott...
Category
1990s Italian Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Handmade Pearl, Gemstone and Gold Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Handmade 14K yellow gold, keshi pearl, and labradorite necklace. Adjustable from 16"L to 17.5"L
Category
20th Century Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
$3,150 Sale Price
25% Off
Ursula Hammil Abalone Shell Pearl American Modernist Studio Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Modernist freshwater two pearl ring set in an abalone shell face created by jewelry artist Ursula
Category
1960s Unknown Modernist Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Silver
Vintage Fresh Water Pearls 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fresh Water Pearls 18k Gold Cluster Ring. The ring weights 7.1 grams. The ring size is 7
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Seed Pearl Necklace and Gold Amethyst Multi Strand Statement Necklace 1980
s
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pear Shape Amethyst 14 Karat Freshwater Seed Pearl Necklace Sophisticated 14k gold Amethyst
Category
1980s Modernist Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Necklace Circa 1970 s Cultured Pearls Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
rows of natural freshwater cultured pearls. Pearls of great regularity and very fine luster, almost all
Category
1970s European Romantic Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Earrings. Each earring features a South Sea
Category
1990s American Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Chain adorned with German Glass Beads
Pearls, Entwine Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
is adorned with 3 vintage German glass beads that are edged with 24K gold and freshwater oval and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
Yvel 18 Karat Keshi Stick Pearl and 5.70 Carat Diamond Brooch
By Yvel
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking 18 Karat White Gold Flower Brooch by Yvel of Israel with Keshi Pearls and set with 5.72
Category
20th Century Israeli Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
$19,900 Sale Price
33% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cultured Pearls.
All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,776 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.25 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds.
These Earrings have also Micro Pearls.
These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.00 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds.
These Earrings have Pearls.
With these earrings, Luigi Ferrara wanted to pay homage to the Roman
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,705 Sale Price
20% Off
Arthur King 18 Karat Gold and Fresh Water Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace
By Arthur King
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed Arthur King necklace in 18 karat gold and fresh water pearls.
The four
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds.
These Earrings have 1.50 Carats of Amethysts.
These Earrings have also Pearls.
All our Earrings
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yel...
$1,065 Sale Price
25% Off
Turquoise
Pearl ring 18KT gold unique sea designer ring handcarved cocktail
Located in Boca Raton, FL
on gold as well as set turquoise beads and pearls, natural and certified. The ring will come with a
Category
20th Century North American Artisan Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 1.00 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut Rubies.
These Earrings have also Micro Pearls.
These Earrings are available also with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,084 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 14K Two-tone Yellow
White Gold Chain Pearl Necklace with Toggle Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Freshwater White Round Pearls, known for their organic beauty and lustrous allure. These pearls add an
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,980 Sale Price
20% Off
Multi-Strand Pearl Choker Necklace with Angel Skin Coral 18 Karat Gold Clasp
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gorgeous 5-strand pearl necklace with an exquisite large sized carved angel skin coral 18 karat
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
$8,242 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage 14K Two-tone Yellow
White Gold Chain Pearl Bracelet with Toggle Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Freshwater Cultured White Round Pearls
Vintage 14K Two-tone Yellow & White Gold Chain
14K Yellow Gold Toggle
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,980 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted 6.30 Carat Oval Cut Opal Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Opal.
This Brooch has Micro Pearls.
This Brooch is inspired by Art Deco Style.
We're a workshop so
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,065 Sale Price
25% Off
James Barker Mabe Pearl Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gold
There are 0.20 Carats in Diamonds F VS
There is 1.00 Carat in Peridot
The Mabe Pearl is 16.50mmm
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow G...
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
.
These Earrings have 0.26 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds.
These Earrings have Micro Pearls.
These
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
$2,487 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 1.00 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds.
These Earrings have also Micro Pearls.
All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,705 Sale Price
20% Off
2.30 Carat Emerald Blue Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop "Horses" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of Blue Sapphires and Emeralds.
These Earrings have two Pearls.
All our Earrings have pins for
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
$2,842 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.70 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds.
These Earrings have also Micro Pearls.
These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,065 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail "Cicada" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.04 Carats of Round Cut Rubies.
This Ring has two Indonesian Pearls.
This Ring is inspired by Art
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fre...
$2,273 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.70 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies.
These Earrings have also Micro Pearls.
These Earrings are available also with Emeralds or Blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$977 Sale Price
25% Off
Lions Head Multi Strand Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
24 Inch 6 strand fresh water pearl necklace connected by a 14k yellow gold door knocker lion clasp
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Ruby Bead Drop Necklaces Seed Pearls Sapphire Doubled 14 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Seed Pearls and the other with Sapphire beads. Each necklace is 17" long together they are 34" long
Category
1980s Unknown Artist Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.30 Carat Rubies Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies.
These Earrings have also Micro Pearls.
These Earrings are available also with Emeralds or Blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
$799 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold "Frog" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Pearls.
These Earrings have Green and Blue Enamel.
These Earrings are available also in 9K, 14K or 18K
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot...
$1,515 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold "Frog" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Pearls.
These Earrings have Green and Blue Enamel.
These Earrings are available also in 9K, 14K or 18K
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond...
$1,515 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamonds Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Pearls.
All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
$1,243 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Pearls and Amethyst.
These Earrings are available also with Green Flowers made of Agate or White
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
$1,421 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
These Earrings have also Pearls and Amethyst.
These Earrings are
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pear...
$1,598 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Rock Crystal Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
These Earrings have also Pearls and Rock Crystal.
These Earrings
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Cr...
$1,776 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Pearls.
We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
$3,221 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Rubies.
These Earrings have also Pearls.
All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
$1,954 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Agate Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
These Earrings have also Pearls and Agate.
These Earrings are
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
$1,954 Sale Price
25% Off
1.02 Carat Emerald White Diamond Rock Crystal Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Pearls and Rock Crystal.
These Earrings are available also with Green Flowers made of Agate or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
$1,515 Sale Price
20% Off
Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Ring has a Pearl.
Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4
We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
$2,463 Sale Price
20% Off
Tasaki Necklace. 18k Tasaki Japanese Mabe Pearl and Gray/Bluish Pearl Necklace
By TASAKI
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
freshwater blackberry pearls
15mm Mabe Pearl
1mm tiny diamonds
3mm coral beads.
Category
1990s Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl Tassel Crystal Links Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dusk Pearl Rock Crystal Diamond White Enamel
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
South Sea Pearl and Round-Cut Diamond 14K White/Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
✔ Stone: Pearl, Diamond
✔ Pearls: 4 stones total
✔ Pearl Cut: Round
✔ Pearl Color: White
✔ Pearl
Category
20th Century Retro Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl...
25 Carat Oval-Cut Citrine, Pearl and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds and 22 "Akoya" South Sea Pearls, and set in 20.9 grams of 14K Yellow Gold.
Details:
✔ Stone
Category
20th Century Retro Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold...
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Vintage Freshwater Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage freshwater pearls. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 646 vintage examples as well as 1 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage freshwater pearls to choose from, but Art Nouveau and Contemporary vintage freshwater pearls are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Aracheli Studio and Miriam Haskell are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for brilliant cut vintage freshwater pearls and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and bead alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage freshwater pearls, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Vintage Freshwater Pearls?
On average, vintage freshwater pearls at 1stDibs sell for $1,397, while they’re typically $48 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Vintage Freshwater Pearls
- Are there freshwater pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, there are freshwater pearls. Certain species of pearl-producing mollusks do live in bodies of freshwater. Among them are Hyriopsis cumingi and Hyriopsis schlegeli. Most freshwater pearls come from the United States and Japan. Shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are mabé pearls freshwater?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, mabé pearls are freshwater pearls, but they can be grown in saltwater. This makes them more budget-friendly than other pearls because they’re more readily available and grow in clusters. Find a large collection of mabé pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are freshwater pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, freshwater pearls are real. They come from mussels that are naturally found in lakes and rivers. However, it is rare to find naturally occurring pearls of any kind. As a result, most of the freshwater pearls used in jewelry are cultured. The term refers to pearls created by freshwater-dwelling mussels with the assistance of human intervention. Pearls produced with this process are real, but they are not natural. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of pearl jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023The rarest color of freshwater pearls is arguably lavender. Pearls that feature the color naturally are much less common than ones that are white, silver, cream or rose. Pink and peach freshwater pearls are also less likely to occur naturally. Explore a wide range of freshwater pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Round freshwater pearls look very similar to Akoya pearls but are less expensive. A necklace can range from $50 to $2000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage Mikimoto pearls are set with cream or white pearls. Colored pearls are a modern addition. All Mikimoto pearl jewelry includes marks on the back or inside of the piece that is either the Mikimoto name, an “M” logo or the outline of an oyster. In addition, strands of pearls will have a dangling “M” charm. Mikimoto stores and authorized retailers will also appraise and issue a certificate of valuation for any Mikimoto piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Mikimoto pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
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