Blister Pearl
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
1990s German Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s European Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
English Beaded Necklaces
15k Gold
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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.