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House of Sol Pink Baroque Pearl Necklace with HoS Lock
Located in Sarasota, FL
- Genuine, rare find pink baroque pearls interspersed with ornaments of colorful precious semi
Category

2010s Turkish Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

24.18ct Unicorn Hue Pink Baroque Pearl Necklace Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our enchanting 24.18ct Unicorn Hue Large Baroque Pearl Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate, Baroque Pearl and Pink Sapphire Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
exceptional necklace in agate, baroque pearls and pink sapphires, a piece that marries the natural beauty of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Freshwater Pink Baroque Pearl Rose Quartz Necklace
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Freshwater Pink Baroque Pearl and Rose Quartz Long Necklace. Handmade one of a kind natural large
Category

2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Peachy Pink Baroque Pearls and Sunstone Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Baroque and round pink, peach and purple color Freshwater Pearls with faceted accent champagne
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Dual Twisted Freshwater Cultured Baroque Pink Pearl Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This dual twisted freshwater cultured baroque pink pearl necklace is a stunning and unique piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Morganite and Baroque Pearl Pendant on Graduated Pink Pearl Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Gorgeous, large peachy pink Baroque Pearl, oval 5.04 carat Morganite and accent white diamond 14k
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Morganite, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Go...

Pink Tourmaline and Cultured Freshwater Baroque Pearl Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Oslo, 03
Introducing our exquisite Handcrafted pink tourmaline and Cultured Freshwater Baroque Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Pink Teardrop Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Pink Teardrop Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K Rose Gold, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yoko London Baroque Natural Colour Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
the generations. Featuring large rare, natural colour Baroque shaped pink Freshwater pearls secured to
Category

2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

42" Long Peruvian Pink Opal, Rose Quartz, Baroque Pearl, and Sterling Necklace
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of Kind handmade Natural Gemstone Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace with Peruvian Pink Opal rondelles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Quartz

Multi tourmaline and pink baroque necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Ultra pretty, stunning tourmaline and pink cultured pink baroque freshwater pearls torsade multi
Category

2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Yoko London Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This mesmeric necklace by Yoko London features sumptuous pink baroque pearls in rare sizes. Each
Category

2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pea...

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Peridot & Mix gems Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Peridot & Mix gems Necklace Set Mix Gems Clasp Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Strand of Pink White Baroque Pearls 9-25 MM 42 Inches Long
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A strand of lovely white and pink Baroque pearls measuring 9-25 MM, 42 inches long. Can be made as
Category

2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Darling Phantom: Extra Large Ruby & Pink Baroque Pearl Ghost 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
a blend of playful elegance with a hint of allure. This Freshwater Pink Baroque Pearl is truly a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Dragon Spirit: Black Diamond & Pink Baroque Pearl 18K White Gold Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Diamond & Pink Baroque Pearl 18K White Gold Pendant. Crafted from a luminous freshwater baroque pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faceted Rose Quartz and pink baroque pearls on offer from Lorraine’s Bijoux
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large faceted rose quartz beads and pink baroque pearls in a gorgeous necklace from Lorraine’s
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Base Metal

GIA Certified Natural Pink Saltwater Conch Pearl Vintage Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified natural pink baroque shaped saltwater conch pearl necklace. Set in platinum with
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Darling Fish XL: Black Diamond & Golden Pink Baroque Pearl 18K Gold Fish Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Diamond Golden Pink Baroque Pearl Pendant in 18K White Gold. Crafted from a luminous freshwater golden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Fish XL: Black Diamond & Golden Pink Baroque Pearl 18K Gold Fish Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Diamond Golden Baroque Pearl Pendant in 18K White Gold. Crafted from a luminous freshwater golden pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Sapphire & Opal Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Sapphire & Opal Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver South Sea White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

Luscious Pink Tourmaline and Pink Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
This pastel pink baroque fresh water pearl and pink tourmaline briolette necklace is 28 1/2 in
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lovely Pink Baroque Pearl Drop Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
This wonderful necklace is made of 10 x 14 mm baroque fresh water pink pearls with a 14kt white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unusual Pink and Gold Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
freshwater pearls that have soft pink, gold and lavender hues in an absolutely gorgeous luster. The large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Silver

Peacock Pink Baroque Pearls
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
This strand of baroque fresh water pearls are a spectacular combination of pink, lilac, gold, blues
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Baroque South Sea and FW Pearl Necklace with Pink Sapphires and Diamond Clasp
By Bijoux De Mer Fine Jewelry
Located in Miramar Beach, FL
This combination of pink sapphires and white, baroque South Sea and freshwater pearls is a stunner
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Margery Hirschey 18k Gold Freshwater Baroque Pearl and Pink Kunzite Necklace
By Margery Hirschey
Located in Boulder, CO
A weighty opalescent, freshwater baroque pearl anchors the palest pink, faceted kunzite, prong set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold

Susan Lister Locke Freshwater Baroque Pearls with Pink Tourmalines
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
Freshwater Baroque Pearls and Pink Tourmaline play wonderfully with light and color, combining
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Samira 13 Pink & Green Sapphire Bezel Baroque Freshwater Pearl Pendant Diamonds
By SAMIRA 13
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A baroque freshwater pearl pendant by Samira 13 Jewelry on 18k yellow gold chain with bezel set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Samira 13 Sapphire Bezel XL Baroque Freshwater Pearl Knotted Opal 18k Necklace
By SAMIRA 13
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stunning pendant necklace by Los Angeles based fine jewelry designer, Samira 13. Freshwater pearl
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cultured Pink Baroque Pearl Necklace with 18K Clasp
Located in Houston, TX
Cultured pink baroque freshwater pearl necklace with a brushed finished clasp in 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cherub Chatelaine Scent Bottle Pink Baroque Pearls Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
. Creamy smooth delicate blush pink, white and light mauve baroque pearls have been hand linked to create a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Pink Baroque Tile Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
One long strand of pink tile pearls makes this a very versatile and easy to wear necklace. The
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, 14k Gold

Baroque Pearls Morganites and Bakelite Claps Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Baroque Pearls Morganites and Bakelite claps Necklace. Baroque Pearls Morganites Bakelite claps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire

Roman Malakov 7 Carat Total Pink Sapphire and South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very versatile upper length necklace showcasing 52 pieces of South Sea Baroque Pearls. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire

Kiwi Green Opaline Pink Baroque Pearls Peridot Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
married to a hand-linked chain of confectionary pink silky baroque freshwater pearls and adorned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Natural Tumbled Morganite and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful tumbled Morganite, Pink Beryl, and Fresh Water Baroque Pearl Necklace. Each station is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Morganite, Beryl, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Saint Esprit Dove with Love Note Natural Pink Peach Baroque Cultured Pearls
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
designing this necklace, a strand of natural pink/peach/mauve baroque cultured pearls was hand-linked to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Esmee Layering Necklaces
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
the gorgeous petal pink and creamy white baroque pearls. This sinuous necklace culminates with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate

Esmee Layering Necklaces
Esmee Layering Necklaces
H 2.25 in W 20.5 in
Crewneck Necklace Baroque Pearls Morganites Pink Sapphires Bakelites
Located in Vannes, FR
Necklace assembled by alternative way for more light and shine. Pink bakelite clasp. Circles in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate

Michael Kneebone Pink Baroque Tile Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
One long strand of pink tile pearls makes this a very versatile and easy to wear necklace. The
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

South Sea Grey Baroque Pearl with Pink Gold Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
South Sea Baroque Grey Pearl with Pink gold Necklace Baroque Pearl 15/16 mm Pink Gold 18 k 2 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rose G...

South Sea Grey Baroque Pearl with Pink Gold Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
South Sea Baroque Grey Pearl with Pink gold Necklace Baroque Pearl 15/16 mm Pink Gold 18 k 2 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, ...

South Sea Grey Baroque Pearl with Pink Gold Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
South Sea Baroque Grey Pearl with Pink gold Necklace Baroque Pearl 15/16 mm Pink Gold 18 k 2 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, ...

Russell Trusso Lustrous Pink Purple Blue Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Russell Trusso
Located in Dallas, TX
Necklace handcrafted and strung with an 18k yellow gold toggle clasp and 21 spectacular pink
Category

2010s American Artist Rope Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Teardrop Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Pink Teardrop Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schiaparelli Pink Graduated Baroque Pearls
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli graduated faux pearls with blue aurora cabochon and rhinestones.1950s. Pearl
Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Darling Phantom: Extra Large Black Diamond Pink Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
collection. Natural Freshwater Pink Baroque Pearl: 52.896ct Approximately 29.16mm x 27.95mm x 15.70mm 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sautoir of fine natural Pink Tourmaline and Baroque Pearls
Located in Aspen, CO
amounting to approximately 175 cts. Interspersed are 40 natural baroque pearls ranging in size from 9.5 to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Baroque South Sea Pearl with Pink Sapphire 3.23 Carats Clasp in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Baroque Multi-Color South Sea Pearl with Pink Sapphire 3.23 carats Clasp in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Pink Baroque Pearl 18K White Gold Ghost Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
, while its year-round appeal makes it a versatile piece for any occasion. Freshwater Pink Baroque Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Pink Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Pink Baroque Pearl: 27.262ct Approximately 2.85mm x 17.04mm x 14.40mm 2 Round Brilliant Cut Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

A.Jeschel Single strand Zoisite, garnet and baroque pearls.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind A study in magenta. These unusually large and deep-hued pearls with other beads in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil

Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver South Sea White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapp...

Pink Topaz Pink Tourmaline Baroque Pearl Ruby Necklace
By Deborah Liebman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Baroque Pearls, Rubies, Pink Topaz and Pink Tourmaline Necklace in Gold Vermeil (may be worn as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold Plate

Baroque Pearls, Pink Chalcedony and Moonstone Necklace
By Deborah Liebman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Baroque Ocean Pearls, Pink Chalcedony and Moonstone Necklace in Gold Vermeil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate

Pink and Golden Baroque Edison Pearl Long Necklace with Pink Sapphires
By Bijoux De Mer Fine Jewelry
Located in Miramar Beach, FL
This stunning necklace is elegant, yet organic and oh so modern! The pearls are naturally pinkish
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Stambolian Baroque Pearl and Pink Sapphire Gold Rondel Necklace
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Baroque pearl necklace with pearl shaped 18K gold rondel with pink sapphires Four pearls have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

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Pink Baroque Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pink baroque pearl necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Vermeil. Creating a pink baroque pearl necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs, Decadent Jewels and Gabrielle Sanchez are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an uncut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rough cut and asscher cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pink baroque pearl necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pink Baroque Pearl Necklace?

The price for a pink baroque pearl necklace starts at $260 and tops out at $35,433 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,136.

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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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