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1950s Saltwater Pearls

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Natural Saltwater Pearl Platinum Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of notable mid-century diamond and pearl earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. The 1950s brought a
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Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin - The pin contains one 7.5mm round saltwater
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Revival Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Pink Saltwater Conch Pearl Diamond Platinum Scallop Shell Midcentury Brooch GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Of. Venus.. Stock Number: We-10906 This luxurious French Pink Saltwater Conch Pearl Diamond
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Asprey & Co. Natural Saltwater Pearl and 2.92Ct Diamond White Gold Jewelry Suite
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage 1950s 2.92 carat diamond and natural saltwater pearl
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Vintage 1950s British Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Jade & Pearl Ring Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
natural pearls in this ever-stylish 14K white gold halo ring from the early 1950s. The jade stone is
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings

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Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold

Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. Mr. Hajjar deals only with saltwater pearls -- akoya, South Sea and Tahitian -- and he buys directly
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Iolite, Yellow Gol...

"Hugo" 16.5mm Silver Tahitian Pearl & Sapphire Fob in 18K Gold on Sapphire Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
only buys saltwater cultured pearls -- Akoyas from Japan, Tahitians from Tahiti, and South Sea pearls
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Labradorite, Yellow Gold...

8.5mm Akoya Pearls in Large Flower Earrings of 18K Gold & Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
the 1950's appetite for mixed metals and big pearls. About 1.2" (30mm) wide, tip-to-tip, these
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platin...

Mid-Century 3.52 CTW Diamond Pinctada Pearl Platinum Toi-Et-Moi Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pearl is button shaped and Natural Saltwater Pinctada White in body color with strong iridescence
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Clam Pearl Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
and rare pearl you probably didn't know even existed: a natural saltwater clam pearl. Most people
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.57 carat sapphire and 1.89 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and 14 karat white gold set spray brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry ...
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Located in Hong Kong, HK
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A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
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Located in New York, NY
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Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem
Located in London, GB
An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each...
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By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
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By Chantal Thomass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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1.37 Carat Conch pearl Diamond Classical Solitaire 18K Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
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By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
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Gemolithos Natural Pearl and Diamond Earrings, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
A natural pearl and diamond pair of earrings set in platinum, circa 1950´s. Pearl report #10975
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Gemolithos Beautiful Natural Pearl and Diamond Earrings, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
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Magnificent 1950s Diamond Round Pearl Platinum Earclips
Located in Napoli, IT
wire of Diamonds crowned by round saltwater Japanese Pearls of 9.5 mm. Daimonds are 7.00 Ct all
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Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger GIA Graded Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
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Akoya Pearl Earrings Gump's Midcentury
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
These early 1950s earrings from Gump's of San Francisco were hand-crafted in Japan from silver and
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Akoya Pearl Necklace from Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
are cultured saltwater pearls from the Pinctada fucata; more popularly known as the Akoya oyster. In
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
Forty-three (43) cultured saltwater Akoya pearls measuring between 8mm - 8.5mm comprise this 16.5
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By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Located in Agoura Hills, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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By Marchak
Located in London, GB
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Located in EL Waalre, NL
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1950s Saltwater Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 1950s saltwater pearls available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, platinum and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 18 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of 1950s saltwater pearls bearing retro or contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Asprey & Garrard Limited, Eytan Brandes and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. There are many round cut, cabochon and old european cut 1950s saltwater pearls for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 1950s saltwater pearls, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 1950s Saltwater Pearls?

Prices for 1950s saltwater pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,300 and can go as high as $675,000, while 1950s saltwater pearls, on average, fetch $17,949.
Questions About 1950s Saltwater Pearls
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.