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Gemstone: Pearl
Antique Gold, Blue Enamel, and Pearl Bracelet in Original Froment-Meurice Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian gold, enamel, pearl, and diamond bracelet comprised of five tapering blue enamel plaques set with quatrefoil pearl and rose diamond elements, with foliate motif ...
Category
1860s European Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Braoque Pearl Dangle Earrings With Round Emerald made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.702g, Emer:8.60ct,Pear:70.26ct,
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ella Gafter 16mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond ring features a large South Sea pearl of 16mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays a beautiful shape and fine nacre. Its natural color and luster have...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
A gorgeous heirloom piece. This Tiffany & Co. ring intrigues with its beautiful mab pearl cradled by a stylized woven basket in 18K yellow gold. The ring's top dimensions measure 17m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage platinum earrings featuring a pair of cultured South Sea pearl diamond cluster clip-on. The earrings are hallmarked with a "PLAT" hallmark. Note that the clips are not made o...
Category
1990s European Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Cartier Green Chalcedony and Diamond Pearl Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful bracelet from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This piece is comprised of ten wonderfully matched, individually knotted rounded pearls ...
Category
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold & Pearl 'Mademoiselle' Ladies Watch by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A chic statement watch for the cool girl around town.
A beautiful, classic Chanel watch crafted in warm 18ct yellow gold with a smart square dial with Roman numerals.
The bracelet ...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled orchid flower brooch.
A beautiful three-dimensional antique piece created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This pendant-brooch is a r...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
Art Nouveau Edwardian 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Natural Pearl Necklace Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
An Edwardian Art Nouveau lavalier necklace pendant in platinum topped 18 yellow gold embellished with diamonds, calibre cut rubies and 2 natural saltwater pearls. This delicate and ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Tahitian Pearl Necklace 11mm-13mm 14K Gold 18 Inches
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
Type: Tahitian
Condition: Very Good ( Minor Grows Marks )
Diameter: 11 - 13.29 mm
Metal: 14K White Gold
Weight: 82 Grams
Necklac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 180.42 Carat Malachite, Pearl and CZ Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
This Antique 180.42 Carat Malachite, Pearl and CZ Sterling Silver Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning malachite, pearl and zircon wher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Pearl, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Dual tone Natural diamonds pearl sterling silver pearl stud earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
The beautiful elegant natural diamond sterling silver pearl earrings consists of-
Diamond type- Natural pave diamonds
Diamond color- Wh...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Victorian Coral & Pearl Dress Ring Size 5
Located in Stroud, GB
Beautiful and bold low profile Victorian cluster dress ring, featuring 12 seed pearls surrounding a central orange coral stone carved in a floral motif, and cast in 9ct gold.
Coral...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold
Michael Kneebone Sky Blue Topaz Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earring
Located in Austin, TX
Sky blue topaz are paired with South Seas pearls in these elegant dangle earrings. The topaz (origin: Brazil) are oval cut, beautifully faceted and well matched. The pearls are fro...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
White Gold Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
White Gold Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Metal: 14k & 18k white gold
Chain: 18k, 18 inches
Pearl: 9mm cultured pearl
Diamonds: Approx. 0.65 CTW G VS round na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Floral Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Floral Earrings. This gorgeous pair of Victorian rose cut diamond earrings are crafted in 18k rose gold and silve...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Retro Natural uncut diamonds sterling silver baroque pearl stud earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning Baroque Pearl diamond sterling silver earrings consists of :
Main Gemstone- Pearl
Type- Natural Baroque pearl
Metal- Silver
Metal Purity- sterling silver
Color of metal- ox...
Category
2010s Indian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Pearl Earrings with Amethyst Peridot Diamonds South Sea Pearls 18kt Gold
Located in ROTTACH-EGERN, DE
Earrings with Souths Sea Pearls (13mm) with Amethyst, Peridot and Diamonds 0,26ct Hvvs in yellow Gold 18k
Category
2010s German Modern Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Spinning Roulette Wheel Charm Vintage 14k Gold Pendant Casino Gambling Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage gemstone set roulette wheel charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s)
Two 1mm rubies and two 1mm blue sapphires are set into the charm. One 3m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...
Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl Strand Bracelet 6 3/4" - 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Stone Information:
Freshwater Pearls
Color: White
Bracelet Style: Strand
Closure Type: Spring Ring Clasp
Measurements
Length 6 3/4"
Width 1/4" (5....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Pearl Diamond 14k White Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Mid-Century Pearl Diamond 14k White Gold Earrings. Featuring two cream colored pearls measuring approximately 9.45 mm. Accented by four round brilliant cut diamonds with ...
Category
1950s Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Open ended ring with multicolor gemstones.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Open ended ring with multicolor gemstones.
Round ruby 14k gold ring. Ruby, pearl, tourmaline, pearl ring. Ruby adjustable ring.
Metal: 14k gold
Weight: 1.72 g. depends from size.
...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Daisy gold ring with sapphires, pearls.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Daisy gold ring with sapphires, pearls.
Flower 14k gold ring. Semi eternity sapphire gold ring. Blue, yellow sapphire gold ring.
Metal: 14k gold
Weight: 2.11 g. depends from size.
...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Cultured Pearl Graduated Knotted Strand Necklace 19" - 18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Stone Information
Cultured Pearls
Color: White
Size: 4.7mm - 10.4mm
Style: Graduated Knotted Strand
Fastening Type: Tab Box Clasp with Safety Bar
Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Tier Doublet Opal Dangle Earrings With Pearl Drop Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.319g,D:0.64ct, Opal:8.22ct,Pear:1.05ct,
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl & Green Pave Sapphire Beads Bracelet Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:5.30g,Slv:3.85g, Tsavorite:3.65ct, 13-14mm,Tahitian Pear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Tsavorite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 0.1 ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS6 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
A Diamond ring in solid 18K Gold and Platinum, likely hand - made in USA ca. 1920s - 1930s.
Hallmarked " Plat for Platinum , 18ct.
Diamond of old European cut Ø 2.75 mm x 1.6 mm de...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pearl & Pave Diamond Beads Bracelet Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:5.85g,D:6.88ct, 14mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Pearl Bee and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl Bee and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the wings are 0.71 carats of diamonds. This timeless brooch featuring a lustrous pearl body is set i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond & Pearl Bead Earrings Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:6.08g,D:1.2ct, 8-15mm Pearl:
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Earrings in white gold set with diamonds, tourmaline, topaze, morganite, pearls
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This beautiful pair of earrings can be wear in 7 possible combinations.
The upper part in white gold set with pear and marquise cut diamonds (approx. 6 carats) can stand alone.
The ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, White Gold, Gold, 18k...
Antique 4.08Ct Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Earring and Ring Set Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.08 carat diamond and pearl, 12 karat and silver set earring and ring set; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This ...
Category
1870s Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Knotted Strand Necklace 18 1/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Cultured Pearls
Color: Cream
Size: 7.6mm - 7.9mm
Style: Knotted Strand
Fastening Type: Fishhook Clasp
Measurements
Length: 18 1/...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Mademoiselle Prive 18K Diamond Mother of Pearl Watch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Mademoiselle Prive 18K white gold Diamond and mother of Pearl carved flower on black dial watch.
Circa 2017 in white gold with natural diamonds Ladies wrist watch. 37mm dial...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Pearl Tsavorite Vintage Style Pendant in Solid 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Encased within a vintage Victorian-style yellow gold frame, this distinctive pendant showcases a captivating design. The delicate curved yellow gold openwork pendant features seed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl 0.14 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian cocktail ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. It is adorned with 925 hallmark silver. Circa 1890.
The piece features:
- 5 cultured pearls
- 24 diamonds (rose cut, T...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Baroque Pearls with tumbled Emeralds and Gold Dragon clasp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Necklace made up of seven strands of lovely oval cultured pearls. These are interspersed with a fade out of tumbled emerald beads from the beautiful vintage an exquisite gold dragon ...
Category
2010s American Post-War Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
CHANEL 2 row collier with larg pearls, green Gripoix signed 97A - 1997 Autumn
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Wonderful CHANEL necklace (MADE IN FRANCE) with very large knotted handmade pearls. In the middle there is a camellia made of 8 pearls with a green Gripoix glass stone in the midd...
Category
1990s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Garnet and Pearl Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold
Garnet: 1 oval cut = 3.30ct
Ring Size: 7.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests)
Dimensions: ring top measures 17.1mm
Weight: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD 15 Inch Illusion or Floating Pearl necklace with 14K gold clasp
Located in Raleigh, NC
This is your perfect, elegant multi strand floating pearl necklace. The pearls are multi color and size. There are approximately 24 strands of filament with makes this necklace at t...
Category
1990s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Deco platinum diamond pearl tassel pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Art Deco era tassel pendant featuring 23 strings of white natural pearl beads, above which sits the rose cut diamond-encrusted motif. Evoking the glamour and gli...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
AJD 19 Inch Black Opal and White Keshi Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant and always stylish, this 19-inch black and white necklace is perfect for all occasions. The black opal rondels flash pinks and greens. These lovely second harvest keshi pearl...
Category
2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 1.8 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.20 carat.
The diamond is has I color and vs clarity.
Acid tested to be 18k real gold.
Please contact for any ...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Baroque Cultured Pearl Spiky Spray Motif Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6
This exquisite ring showcases the natural beauty of a baroque white cultured pearl, elegantly complemented by a unique spiky spray motif. The organic curves of the spra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst and Pearl Vintage Style Dangle Earrings in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These exquisite earrings boast a vintage allure, crafted with natural amethysts and pearls, set elegantly in yellow gold. Each earring showcases two round, purple amethysts, embraced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cultured Blister Pearl Convert Brooch/Pendant 18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Mother of Pearl with Cultured Blister Pearl
Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bullet Cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA. This gorgeous Cartier brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The center of the brooch has a lar...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Kunzite Pearl Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Kunzite Pearl Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one oval step cut kunzite of 11.50 carats. Accented by eight pearls measuring approximately 3.10-4.00 millimet...
Category
1970s Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820 European 18k gold, turquoise, old mine cut diamond & natural pearl bracelet
Located in London, GB
This unique European bracelet dating back to the 1820's is made of 18k gold, turquoise, natural pearls and approximately 4-5 carats of old mine cut diamonds. It is a remarkably beaut...
Category
1820s European Neoclassical Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Bracelet set with pearl and diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold bracelet with pearl and brilliant cut diamond up to. 0.40ct - F/G - VS/SI - 18 cm long
detailed description:
the length of the bracelet is 18 cm long by 7.3 mm wide ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Pearl Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.75 carat..
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Acid tested to be 18k real gold.
Please contact for ...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Featuring one South Sea baroque pearl. Accented by 15 marquise and 15 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.50 c...
Category
1950s Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Garnet & Pearl Bangle
Located in Stroud, GB
A stunning and intricately designed Late Victorian 15ct gold bangle featuring two brilliant cut and well matched garnets. The beautiful central X motif, a universal symbol for love ...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold
Cartier Himalia Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming necklace from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This elegant piece showcases an open pendant with a open minimalist design pendant and filled wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
34in Chain Link Necklace Made of 10, 000 Seed Pearls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an incredible one of a kind piece! This thirty four inch chain link necklace features links made of hand woven seed pearls. These unique links are estimated to contain almost...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl
Early 1800s Padlock Pendant Brooch, Hair under glass, Natural pearls, turquoise
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cute little piece from the early nineteenth century! This padlock features a small glass window, most likely for featuring hair-work, surrounded by gorgeously lustrous pearls and a c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Turquoise
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Pearl 1.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1980.
The piece features:
- 1 cultured pearl
- 12 diamonds (brilliant cut, TW 1.00ct, W-STW, SI)
Weight: 5.14g
Size...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with Tahiti pearl and diamonds up to 2.00ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ring set with Tahiti pearl and brilliant cut diamond. 2.00 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75(56)
detailed description:
The top of the ring is 1.0 c...
Category
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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