Pearl Jewelry
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gilt Metal
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s Contemporary Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
Early 2000s American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, ...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
Late 20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Neoclassical Pearl Jewelry
Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Emerald, Garnet, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Modernist Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Ruby, Opal, Jade, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Metal, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k 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.





