Pearl Jewelry
19th Century Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s American Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
1890s Belle Époque Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American High Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pl...
2010s Turkish Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal
2010s Thai Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 14k Gold
1990s French Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Peridot, Freshwater Pearl...
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal
19th Century Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Jade, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, 14k Gold
1870s French Baroque Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Oriental Pearl, Silver, Brass
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage and Antique Pearl Jewelry
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.





