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Vintage 14k Gold Baroque Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This circa 1990s baroque pearl necklace features 28 lustrous freshwater cultured pearls strung in a
Category
1990s Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tourmaline Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Blue Sapphires.
This Bracelet has also Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Pearl.
We're a workshop
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pear...
$7,550 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Carnelian, Pearl, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz and Garnet.
We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
$3,031 Sale Price
20% Off
White Black Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies.
These Earrings have also Pearls.
We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...
$2,842 Sale Price
25% Off
4.70 Carat White Diamond Peridot Red Coral Onyx Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
(Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Pearls.
The Necklace Length is 66cm.
We're a workshop so every piece is
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...
$5,139 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Pearl Ruby Yellow Blue Sapphire White Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Blue and Yellow).
This Bracelet has also Mabe Pearls.
We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, S...
$5,684 Sale Price
20% Off
Etruscan Revival 22K Gold Baroque Pearl Earrings
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Etruscan Revival Style 22K Yellow Gold Baroque Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bezel Set
Category
Late 20th Century Etruscan Revival Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,350 / set
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Citrine Agate Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Garnet, Agate, Pearl, Carnelian.
We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
$3,108 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Pearl White Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Carnelian, Pearl, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz and Garnet.
There is also a bigger version of this
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
$3,020 Sale Price
25% Off
Earrings with pearl and sapphire 10.8 grams 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
have a diameter of 2.1 cm
Total weight 10.8 grams
set with
- 2 x 8.0 mm freshwater cultured pearls
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Gold
Mississippi River Fresh Water Pearl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage stickpin.
In 14k and 10k karat yellow golds.
With a Baroque freshwater river pearl
Category
20th Century Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pearl necklace with gold, emerald and diamond clasp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a lovely multi strand necklace of beautiful oval cultured freshwater creamy white pearls
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1960s Asian Neoclassical Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Classic vintage earrings with diamonds and pearls, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dangle earrings with diamonds and cultured pearls
Earrings made of 0.800-0.900 platinum (18-karat
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20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Style 14K Gold, Amethyst,
Pearl Festoon Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a bezel-set oval-cut amethyst.
Supporting 3 drops with freshwater river pearls and briolette-cut
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20th Century American Edwardian Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Impossibly Rare Akoya “Twin Pearl” Necklace, 16" 18k Gold 1950s
Located in Northampton, MA
, made only more precious by the sea’s hand.
These are not the freshwater twin pearls occasionally found
Category
1950s Japanese Artisan Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Marquise Cut Rubies
Pearl Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Freshwater Cultured Round Pearl, measuring 6.38mm. This pearl, with its radiant luster and organic beauty, is
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Seed Pearl Ruby Sapphire Bracelet Emerald Diamond 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
with natural freshwater seed pearls with a solid 14K Yellow gold clasp.
The clasp holds Natural Earth
Category
20th Century Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruser Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring 18K Gold Large HEAVY Estate Designer
By William Ruser
Located in Brambleton, US
genuine freshwater Baroque pearl and diamonds. The pearl is very high quality with high luster! There are
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20th Century Retro Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
LB offers Vintage Marcasite Silver Cross pendant Coin And Peacock Pearl Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
freshwater Coin Pearls and Peacock pearls add to the delicacy of this piece. Rondelles with crystals and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Agate, Marcasite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
18k gold clasp with brilliant cut diamond 2.00ct - on a pearl bead necklace
Located in The Hague, ZH
1.3 cm wide
weight 82.8 grams
set with
- 37 x 1.2 cm x 1.0 cm freshwater cultured pearls
color
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1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Gray Baroque Pearl Necklace w Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegant gray Baroque pearls are complimented by alternating 14 karat yellow gold findings bringing
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,996 Sale Price
25% Off
Pendant with pearl, emerald, coral, 3 monkeys Hear, See, Speak No Evil 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 1 x 3.0 mm freshwater cultured pearl
Color: White
Clarity: Not applicable
- 3 x 1.7 mm round
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1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant with pearl and single cut diamond up to 0.30ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
freshwater cultured pearl
Color: White
Clarity: N/A
Gemstones are often treated to enhance color or clarity
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1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Striking Faux Diamond Baroque Pearl Drops Tassel Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Faux Diamond Baroque Pearl Drops Tassel Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings. Drop
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1980s Modernist Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Ring with pearl and single cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 14k gold 5.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
ring can be resized a few sizes at cost.
Set with
- 1 x 7.8 mm freshwater cultured pearl
Color
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Necklace of pearl 18k gold claps with brilliant cut diamond up to 2.20ct 46.8 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
grams, gold weight 6.5 grams
Set with:
- 47 x 8.5 mm freshwater cultured pearl
color white
clarity n
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Senator Dianne Feinstein
s Coral Pearl 18 Karat Gold Torsade Necklace 30 Inch
Located in New York, NY
drilled freshwater cultured pearls alternating with coral beads
• Length: 30 inches
• Estimated gross
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklce and pendant with pearl, old mine and rose cut diamonds 1.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
freshwater cultured pearl
colour: white
clarity n/a
Gemstones are often treated to enhance colour or clarity
Category
1990s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
4.5ct Diamond
Akoya Pearl "Mad Heart" Pendant in Platinum on 14K Omega Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Angeles, with offices in Germany and Japan) which deals only with saltwater cultured pearls (no freshwater
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gol...
Estate Faceted Black Pearl, Black Opal, Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Centering a 13.4mm faceted silvery black freshwater cultured pearl, accented by black opals and
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20th Century Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Pearl and Diamante Bracelet
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature round freshwater faux pearl flexible cuff bracelet.
The center motif has
Category
1940s American Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Pearl and Pastel Beaded Cuff
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's signature Freshwater baroque, faux pearl flexible, wired bracelet. The center
Category
1940s American Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Fresh Water Pearl Convertible Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's signature freshwater faux pearl, diamante and gilt transformation necklace with
Category
1950s American Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Gilt Metal
Crystal
Costume Pearl Glass Beaded Drop Clip-On Earrings circa Mid- Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
; crystals, these earrings feature shimmering freshwater style faux pearls, creating a sophisticated and
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Vintage Yellow Gold and Mabé Pearl Hoop Pendant Earrings
Located in Cattolica, IT
A vintage, 1980s-era pair of earrings made of 18kt gold.
Composed of a convex circle top with a diameter of 25 mm and thickness of 5 mm.
The lower part consists of a removable pendan...
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Photo Frame Pendant with River Beads
Located in Bologna, IT
Photo holder pendant, 18k rose gold (750/1000), with River Pearls and green stones embedded in the handmade engraving.
Category
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold brooch with 100 pesos Chile coin with Sapphire and freshwater pearls
Located in Bologna, IT
18k yellow gold brooch - 75071000, made with a 100 Pesos Chile coin (900/1000 title - 21.6 kt), mounted within a frame of freshwater pearls ( average diameter 4mm) and topped with a ...
Category
1960s Unknown Artisan Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB offers Vintage Art Nouveau buckle Vintage Sterling Dragonflies Coral Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
of red Chinese coral Heishi beads, freshwater peacock pearls, small cubes beads of pyrite, and matte
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pyrite, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Gold necklace earrings with aquadolce beads and rose-cut diamonds
Located in Bologna, IT
GEMOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Pair of 18k 750/1000 rose gold earrings with a lobster clasp having two freshwater cultured pearls and two natural rose-cut diamonds.
total weight grams 3.0
2 NA...
Category
1950s European Neoclassical Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k gold and 14k silver bracelet with freshwater pearls and Diamonds
Located in Bologna, IT
18k white and yellow gold ( 750/1000) and 14k 585/1000 and Silver bracelet, made of seven strands of small pearls and centered by a large rectangular formulaa decorated with mother-o...
Category
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold...
Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Sapphires.
This bracelet has also 70.00 Carats (About 14.00g) of Rock Crystal, Agate, Carnelian, Pearl
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
$10,658 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire White Gold Plate Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
bracelet has also Rock Crystal, Agate, Carnelian, Pearl, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz and Garnet
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
$1,598 Sale Price
25% Off
LB offers Vintage Mexican Malachite Sterling pendant Venetian Ceramic necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Mille Fiore glass, jade Rondelles, and freshwater gray pearls. This piece has enormous Dramaric presence
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Jade, Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Miriam Haskell Multi-Strand Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell 10 strand necklace of signature freshwater faux pearls, tomato red pate de verre
Category
1950s American Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Round Floral Bouquet Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
de verre round and foiled seed beads, freshwater faux pearls, crystal rose montes and lampwork glass
Category
1940s American Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Gilt Metal
Freshwater Pearl Leaf Design Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage freshwater pearl leaf design ring, circa 1970. This 14 karat gold ring features freshwater
Category
1970s Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The Freshwater cultured pearls exude a lustrous allure.
The length of the necklace is 33 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Multi-Strand Freshwater Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
10-strand freshwater pearl and 18 karat gold-plated bead necklace, circa 1960s. Clasp slides into
Category
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1960
s Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, Triple stand
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Vintage 1960's Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, Triple stand, with 18ct Yellow Gold clasp, beautiful
Category
1960s Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Gemstone Freshwater Pearl Torsade
Located in New York, NY
Handmade necklace featuring freshwater pearl, citrine, amethyst, peridot, aquamarine, and 14 karat
Category
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Masha Archer Freshwater Pearl Bib Necklace
By Masha Archer
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Amazing original Masha Archer all freshwater pearl bib style necklace. Entitled "Pastel Pearl
Category
1990s American Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Vintage Freshwater Pearls and Amethyst Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This beautiful, elegant, classic, very long necklace is made of natural freshwater pearls and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl
Cultured Freshwater Pearl, Opal Dome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Opal Ring
Size 8 1/2
The ring features a tapering bouquet of cultured
Category
20th Century Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Opal, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
14k Two-Tone Gold Freshwater Pearl Swan Brooch w/ Diamonds
Facs Pearl Report
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Freshwater Pearl Swan Brooch
Features Natural Freshwater Pearl, Diamonds, Black Enamel
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Vintage Freshwater Pearl Necklace Length 64"
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a cream-pink natural freshwater pearl necklace that is long at approximately 64″ from end
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage Freshwater Pearl Necklace Length 70"
Located in Chesterland, OH
freshwater pearl necklace that is long at approximately 70″ from end to end – long, beautiful, and elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Freshwater Pearl
Ruser Vintage 18k White Gold Poodle Brooch Featuring Freshwater Pearl
Onyx
By William Ruser
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Ruser Vintage 18k White Gold Poodle Brooch Featuring Freshwater Pearl and Diamond
Gorgeous Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Freshwater Pearls
Materials
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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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