Keshi Pearls
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Se...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bangles
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Jasper, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Australian Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, ...
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Vermeil
2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Choker Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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.