Tiffany Signature Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
1990s American Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
2010s French Charm Bracelets
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Day Dresses
2010s North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Overcoats
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
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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.