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Gemstone: Pearl
Antique Platinum Edwardian Aquamarine, Diamond & Pearl Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Necklace Platinum Stamped PT950 (New) Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian necklace showcases a stunning oval-shaped faceted aquamarine adorned with sparkling d...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Pearl and Sterling Silver Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a baroque pearl triple strand necklace. We created it with up to 12 mm silver gray tone pearls. It is decorated with some scattered stardust sterling beads and a 20mm sterlin...
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2010s American Regency Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Freshwater Post Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a classic pair of pearl earrings. The pearls are 6 mm round. The post of the earrings is marked "14k". They have a butterfly backs which are marked "14k". They are 20 mm ...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine & Pearl Pendulum Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1910 THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY. Step back in time with this exquisite 9ct rose gold pendant from the Edwardian era, showcasing ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

18K White Gold 6.8mm Tahiti Pearl & 0.33ct Diamond Sunburst Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Presented here is a fine and gorgeous round and almost eye clean without blemishes with matching color which are of the famous Tahiti pearls. The greenish tint pearls are surrounded ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Genuine Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing an exquisite, delicate, and elegant necklace crafted from the exceptionally rare natural Arizona "Sleeping Beauty" turquoise, one of the most coveted and valuable varieti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Star Set Ruby & Pearl Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1884
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 15ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1884 Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian Gypsy ring, crafted in 15ct yellow gold. The stunning design features a b...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Plique a Jour & Seed Pearl, Lady Portrait Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Lady Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite 18ct yellow gold Art Nouveau pendant is a stunning testament to the artistry of its time. At its centrepiece, a delicate...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Tahitian Pearl & .10 Carat Diamond Drop Post Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
This pair of earrings is just so beautiful! and elegant! They are .88 inch long and have 3 sparkly brilliant cut diamonds on each one. The diamonds start at 2.0 and graduate downwa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

AJD REAL Coin Pearls and REAL Coin Pearls 18" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These beautiful real Coin Pearls are all approximately 18mm to 20mm wide They flash their beautiful natural colors in the light. This necklace is 18 inches long. The clasp is and ...
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2010s Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond & Seed Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Discover a stunning pair of Edwardian-era earrings that encapsulate the elegance and artistry of the time. Fashioned...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiny Pearl Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This delicate pearl necklace features a harmonious blend of classic elegance and contemporary style, elevating your look with refined charm and versatile beauty. 17" Total Length + ...
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2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

AJD Fascinating Beautiful Very Bright Brown Pearls and Pearl Shells 20" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These bright brown real round Pearls are enhanced by round polished natural real Pearl Shells. This is 20 inches long. The clasp is an easy to use gold plated hook clasp. This is ...
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2010s Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

AJD Natural Colored Beautiful Pinky REAL Baroque Pearls 19" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Absolutely magnificent gorgeous natural real pinky and purpley Pearls. They are enhanced with tiny real little Amethyst gemstones. The clasp is an easy to use gold plated hook clas...
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2010s Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Seed Pearl Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Bracelet 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era bracelet, a true testament to fine craftsmanship and...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Seed Pearl Sunburst Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Crafted from 15ct yellow gold, this exquisite Edwardian moon pendant showcases a stunning cre...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea White Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
This exquisite necklace is made up of carefully selected white saltwater pearls of a rare pear shape. Each pearl, ranging in size from 13mm to 15.2mm, has a magnificent mother-of-pea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire, Ruby and pearl Bypass Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Blue Sapphire, Ruby and pearl Ring in 18 Karat Gold. This is a striking and ornate ring with a bold, colorful design. The ring is made of 18 Karat gold and has a unique bypa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Long Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Gold Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Introducing our exquisite 9ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Pendant, a stunning piece that captures the elegance of the era with ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Swallow Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Necklace 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Introducing a stunning Victorian 15ct yellow gold swallow pendant, a heartwarming symbol of love and faithfulness. This encha...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Georgian Flat Cut Garnet & Natural Seed Pearl Teardrop Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1825 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This exquisite pendant, crafted in 9ct rose gold, showcases a stunning tassel design that capture...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Yellow Gold Hand Carved Art Deco Mother of Pearl Ring size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a unique diamond ring. It has a hand carved Art Deco Mother of Pearl stone that was fitted perfectly to this 14k Yellow Gold Band. It's just a very cool design. One-of-a-...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Suffragette Pendant Amethyst, Peridot & Seed Pearls
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Pendant 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Step back in time with this exquisite 15-carat yellow gold antique pendant from the Edwar...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold

AJD Elegant and Versatile Three Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
21-Inch Three-Strand Natural Pearl Necklace Unique Pearl Combination: Features a stunning mix of rosebud pearls and baroque pearls, creating an eye-catching texture and dimension. E...
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2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Antique 15ct Gold 1920s Mother of Pearl Green Enamel Ruby & Emerald Stud Earings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Earrings 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite pair of heart-shaped earrings, crafted in 15ct yellow gold and dating back to the enchanti...
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Early 20th Century English Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

AJD Real Natural Goldy Color Ocean Pearls 19" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These gorgeous natural real goldy ocean Pearls are approximately 15mm round. These are different colors and intensity of the color gold. It is enhanced with teeny tiny little gold ...
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2010s Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Blue Enamel Star Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This exquisite Victorian locket, crafted from 15ct yellow gold, is a stunning example of ti...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

AJD Flip-Flop Real Pearls & Real Smoky Quartz Double Strand Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These beautiful natural real brilliant Pearls are in many different fascinating shapes and colors. There is a lot of pink and blue and white. It is enhanced with natural round gemc...
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2010s Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate

Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant earrings in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire, Pearl & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire and Multi Pearl & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka Natural White Topaz Natural Garant Natu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold,...

Ring with pearl and brilliant and taper cut diamonds up to 0.51ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring set with pearl and tape and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.51ct - F - VS/SI - ring size US 5.75 - EU 16.25 (51) detailed description top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide by ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Pink Opal Pink Sapphire Blush Baroque Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
a medley of pink gems unite in these fashionable dangle earrings. Conch shell pink Peruvian opals l tops the earrings. The cabochons are well matched, cut and polished to a glass-l...
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2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Multiple Diamond Chevron Necklace 19 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful elegant necklace. You can dress it up or down. It has 5 graduated pearls, largest being 6 mm and 7 small diamonds that are approximately 2 mm round. It is such a...
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2010s American Art Deco Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Neckalce natural Red Coral Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 27.7gr
Located in SE
Rare and striking Renaissance Revival Austrian Necklace. Complexly structured and one-of-a-kind design, lavishly decorated with natural polished Red Coral cabochons and selected mini...
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1870s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Coral, Silver, Gold-filled

Vintage Russian 14K Gold Pearl and Emerald Egg Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Discover the captivating allure of this vintage Russian 14K gold egg-shaped pendant, a miniature masterpiece that embodies the rich heritage of Imperial Russian craftsmanship. This...
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20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Round Amethyst & Seed Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 9ct Gold Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian-era ring crafted in 9ct gold, this exquisite piece showcases a captivating cluster design. At its heart ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German Necklace natural 37ctw Citrine Pearls Gilt Silver /44 cm/ 22 gr
Located in SE
Fine necklace in high graded Gilt Silver with 10 oval cut of natural Citrine stones and 28 Seed Pearls. Likely German hand - made between 1920s - 1930s. Hallmarked with Swedish cust...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, Gold, Silver

14 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, Emeralds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful earrings in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with oval emeralds in the upper part; below, a diamond and a white pearl. Diamonds 0.13 ct Sapphires 2.43 ct Pearls 7.40 T...
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2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds and, as pendant, a pearl. Diamonds 0.13 ct Emeralds 2.24 ct Pearls 5.7...
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2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pair of 14k Gold and Cultured Pearl Etruscan Revival Style Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Etruscan Revival style earrings. In 14 karat yellow gold. Each with a cultured white pearl drop supported by an ornate openwork frames that is prong set with a whit...
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20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Japan Akoya Pearl Multiple Wear Long Drop Pearl Earrings 18K White Gold Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing our elegant long earrings featuring six natural Japanese Akoya pearls beautifully set in 18K white gold with diamond. These versatile earrings offer multiple ways to wear...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Emerald and Pearl Suffragette Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 This stunning Suffragette ring is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a beautiful combination of Amethyst, Emer...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Mini Pearl Bracelet 14K Gold - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Like wearing moonlight against your skin, this luminous pearl bracelet captures the quiet elegance of timeless beauty with each perfectly imperfect gem. Embraced by 14K gold accents,...
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2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Miriam Haskell Large Pearl Clip-on Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Miriam Haskell pearl clip-on earrings. These single large prong set button pearl earrings are Haskell's well known classic work ...
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Brass

Dangle earrings with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.12ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold earrings set with pearl and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.12ct - F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: the size of the earring is 1.5 cm long by 7.3 mm wide Total weigh...
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2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

12.5 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion earrings in 9 kt rose gold earrings mounted with a flower of diamonds and a central ruby. Below, a white pearl. Diamonds 0.20 ct Rubies 0.51 ct Pearls 5.60 gr - 12.5 mm Total...
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2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 15ct Rose Gold, 1920s Ruby, Pearl & Peridot Fancy Suffragette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 15ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Step back into the elegant 1920s with this stunning suffragette ring, meticulously crafted from 15ct rose gold. This ...
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Early 20th Century English Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

DOROTA LASAK 22k gold turquoise Tahitian pearl beaded necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k gold turquoise pearl beaded necklace DETAILS • 22k gold clasp • turquoise beads • Tahitian pearl • hand knotted • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, 22k Gold

Pendant with Corallium Rubrum, pearl and emerald - 4.0 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold pendant with Corallium Rubrum, with the three monkeys "hear -, see -, speak no evil", and set with pearl and emerald. detailed description the pendant is 2.7 cm hig...
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1990s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

14ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Opal & Natural Seed Pearl Ring with Ornate Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning 14ct yellow gold Edwardian era ring that exudes timeless elegance. This exquisite piece features two fiery o...
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Early 20th Century European Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace with pearl and rose cut diamonds up to 0.15ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold necklace with a gold and silver centerpiece set with pearl and rose diamond up to 0.20ct - G/H - SI -44 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 44 cm long and 0.7 mm...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

South Sea Golden Pearls Necklace with 14K Gold Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present one of the rarest and most valuable types of natural pearls – South Sea Golden Pearls. These exceptional pearls are cultivated in gold-lipped Pinctada maxima mollusks, fou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Natural Multi Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Multi Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Sapphire - 5.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Fancy color Sapphire 2.00 Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
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1980s French Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Old Cut Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Morning Glory Leaf
Located in Hummelstown, PA
During the Victorian era, morning glory leaves were part of a symbolic language of flowers known as floriography. The morning glory leaves and tendrils were used to convey love, affe...
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1880s Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Earrings with pearl, baguette and brilliant cut diamond up to 2.40ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold clip earrings set with pearl, baguette and brilliant cut diamond up to 2.40ctct – F/G - VS/SI Detailed description: the ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Platinum & 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Floral Design Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Diamond Necklace Platinum & 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this stunning necklace, featuring an exquisite pendant th...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Earrings with pearls and brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ear clips set with mabee pearl and brilliant cut diamond. 2.00ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The diameter of the ear clip is 1.8 cm wide Total weight 10.5 g...
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2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.

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