Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s American Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Orient...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Iolite, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Silver
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Agate, Amethyst, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate,...
2010s North American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
1990s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s French Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1980s American Modernist Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Stainless Steel
1990s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
1820s English Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
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.





