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Art Nouveau 9.50 Ct Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Platinum Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
, making it quite a remarkable, collectable antique piece of jewellery Pearls are of white body with silver
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Painted Porcelain Plaque Depicting an Orientalist Beauty, Signed Vienna
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
dressed in silk, jewelry, pearls, and 24-karat raised gold and enamel, signed Vienna. This beautiful hand
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Early 19th Century Austrian Chinoiserie Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Enamel

Georgian 1785 Antique Earrings in 15kt Gold and Enamel with 5.64 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Queen Victoria's rule), it is accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls
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1780s English George IV Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/estate jewelry. Pearl Quality Type Natural Saltwater Shape Button (Half Drilled) Content 5.11 carats
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 1830 Convertible Pendant Brooch in 19Kt Gold 5.54 Ctw Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
rule, it is accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires
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1820s British George IV Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian 1800 Antique Dangle Earrings In 15Kt Gold With 8.46 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Victoria's rule), it is accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
rule), it is accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires
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1820s English George IV Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
rule), it is accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires
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1810s English Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

English Georgian 1780 Ring in 14 Kt Gold and Silver with Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires, rubies and garnets were widely used
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1780s English Georgian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

England 1810 Georgian Battersea Enamel Neoclassical Decorated Box
Located in Miami, FL
Victoria's rule), it is accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires
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1810s English George IV Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Thomas Barker 1825 London Georgian Pair of Fruit Spoons in Gilded .925 Sterling
By Thomas Wilkes Barker
Located in Miami, FL
accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires, rubies and garnets
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18th Century English George IV Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
is accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires, rubies and
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1780s English George III Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Spanish Colonial 1785 Dangle Earrings 17kt Gold Silver with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
rule), it is accepted in use as a term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires
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1780s Spanish Baroque Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver
By Battersea
Located in Miami, FL
term that refers to certain styles of jewelry. Pearls, sapphires, rubies and garnets were widely used
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1770s English Georgian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl Bracelet Antique 16K Gold Mesh Cuff
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Pearl Bracelet, 16K Gold Bracelet (carefully tested and guaranteed). Twelve natural creamy white seed
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1890s Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Pendant Locket Oval 14K Gold Antique
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
and guaranteed) and set with Natural genuine freshwater 0.8mm each seed pearls . The pendant (when
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1890s Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yakov Heller Silver Mabe Pearl 3 Piece Jewelry Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage electroform sterling silver and mabe pearls three-piece jewelry set by Yakov Heller, an
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, GB
this Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of rectangular shape with faceted pillar
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
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H 4.72 in W 9.84 in D 7.48 in
Victorian Onyx & Seed Pearl Mourning Jewelry 3-Piece Suite
Located in METAIRIE, LA
gun. Each containing Oval Slab cut pieces of Natural Black Onyx Accented with Natural Seed Pearls
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Bracelet 14K Gold & Silver Bangle 4.44 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
natural diamonds range from VS1 to SI1 clarity and H color. Three Natural pearls measure 5.85mm for the
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1890s Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Pearl & Glass Alice Caviness Jewelry Set Earrings Bracelet & Pin
By Alice Caviness
Located in Jacksonville, FL
: B2 / P3 Embrace the allure of the past with this exquisite Antique Pearl, Glass, and Rhinestone
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl

Vintage Flower Pendant or Brooch w Seed Pearls Diamond, Victorian, Circa 1929
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
carefully, you will see that the pearls are genuine seed pearls and the workmanship is impeccable. It has a
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1920s American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Silver Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Diamond and Pearl Ring combines classic Edwardian style with the symmetry
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Drop Earring Brooch Ring Jewelry Set Gold Turquoises Pearls Diamond, Vienna 1890
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
LATE VICTORIAN (= VIENNESE LATEST HISTORICISM) GOLDEN JEWELRY SET: PAIR OF EARRINGS as well as RING
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Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Negligee Necklace Opal Diamond Pearl Platinum Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
clarity). The opal measures 8.5mm x 4mm (estimated at 0.50 carats). The pearl measures 7.5mm. The opal is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Gold Crossover Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Edwardian Diamond and Pearl 'Toi et Moi' Bypass 14k Gold Ring
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pearl and Diamond Edwardian Gold Solitaire Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Hand crafted Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Ring. Centering an 8.5mm Pearl
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl pendant/brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Peridot and Pearl Gold Swag Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite Edwardian Swag Necklace, beautifully worked Peridot and pearl medallions, linking gold
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Heart Pearl Gold Vintage Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautifully! Victorian Amethyst Hearts and Seed Pearl Gold Necklace. Hand set with 3
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Bib Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Outstanding Edwardian Diamond and Seed Pearl Platinum Swag Bib Necklace, linking
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold

Akoya Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Gemstone: Akoya Pearl Gemstone Measurements: Ranging from 3-3.5 mm to 4-4.5 mm Gemstone Color: Pearl
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Early 20th Century American Artisan Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century English Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Victorian English rosewood jewellery box with fitted interior, a removable inner
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique Edwardian Bracelet Pearl Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bangle Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
0.25 carats (estimated at K-L color and SI2-I1 clarity). The seed pearls measure approx. 1.5mm (note
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Citrine Briolettes Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Art Nouveau Free-form Teardrop Pearl in 14k yellow gold handmade mounting of floral
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Micro Mosaic and Seed Pearl Gold Dangle Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Victorian Micro Mosaic Seed Pearl Drop Earrings. Set with 2 Micro Mosaic discs and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Pearl Antique Sterling Silver on Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Banded Agate and Natural Pearl Locket Back Pendant
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
The fine quality of the natural pearl and banded agate locket made me stopped me in my tracks when
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1860s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Coral and Seed Pearl Antique French Gold Cross Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Red Coral and Seed Pearl Victorian French Cross Pendant. Securely Hand set with
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Ring Conversion 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the seed pearl ring is
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Ring Red Paste 10k Rose Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian seed pearl and red paste ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Ring Garnet Seed Pearl 14k Rose Gold Sz 6.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian garnet & seed pearl ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat rose
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique English Victorian Rosewood Vanity Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Rosewood Vanity Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay. Item features a
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique Edwardian Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi 18k Gold Silver Topped Jewelry 9
Located in Torrance, CA
example of Edwardian era jewelry. The two stone diamond & pearl 'Moi et Toi' design is a French term for
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

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

Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. The front is adorned with
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 32x55 mm depicting a ,flock of
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Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box
Located in London, GB
A very good quality and unusual Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

1920s Mother of Pearl Fine Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
featuring 2 mother-of-pearl discs supporting a circle of rose-cut diamonds and a small, supposedly fine
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

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

19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th Century Victorian mother of pearl applied jewellery box. Dating back to 1880
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
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H 2.56 in W 7.29 in D 6.11 in
19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th Century Victorian mother of pearl applied jewellery box. Dating back to 1880
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
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H 6.3 in W 13 in D 10.24 in
Gold and Pearl Stickpin
Located in Firenze, IT
Pearl-set stickpin set within a realistic claw mount
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1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Palermo, IT
A diamond and pearl circular brooch XIX century, the open circle set with graduated diamonds, one
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1910s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Diamond and Pearl Brooch
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Dm 1.19 in
Antique Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
cut diamonds, this brooch features a top central claw set oriental cream coloured ‘button’ pearl with
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Pearl 18k Gold Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
18K yellow gold brooch centered by a cultured pearl. Length: 5.80 centimeters. Gross weight: 2.11
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Early 20th Century European Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl Moon of gold, no stamps. Small Beads I doubt 14 karat gold. The needle is a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

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Pearl, Gold

Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
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W 0.36 in L 2.6 in
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl Moon of gold, no stamps. Small Beads I doubt 14 karat gold. The needle is a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
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W 1.2 in L 6.1 in
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl Needle Silver. Moon of gold, no stamps. Small Beads I doubt 14 karat gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
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L 2.64 in
Edwardian Pearl Basket Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Charming Edwardian stickpin in 14k gold, of a pave seed pearl basket with multi colored (grey, pink
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Pearl Basket Stickpin
Edwardian Pearl Basket Stickpin
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W 0.5 in L 2 in
Antique Gold Amethyst Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, with center amethyst (with small chips present) surrounded with pearls
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

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Antique Jewelry Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique jewelry pearls. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our selection of items includes 9087 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of antique jewelry pearls bearing Victorian or Edwardian hallmarks are very popular. Tiffany & Co., Krementz & Co and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for round cut antique jewelry pearls and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and rose cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of antique jewelry pearls for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Jewelry Pearls?

Prices for antique jewelry pearls start at $45 and top out at $550,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,505.
Questions About Antique Jewelry Pearls
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Mikimoto pearl jewelry is marked with either ‘Mikimoto’ or their ‘M’ logo. The pearls used by Mikimoto are exceptional in quality, with lustrous, thick nacre, beautifully round shape and no color imperfections. Shop a wide range of professionally authenticated Mikimoto pieces from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Seed pearls are small pearls that get their name from their diminutive size. They’re sometimes used in jewelry today but were most popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern seed pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pearl jewelry can last for generations as long as it is properly cared for. Avoid letting your pearl jewelry come into contact with lotions, perfumes or hair products. Always handle it with clean hands and clean it gently with a soft cloth occasionally. Avoid wearing it with other necklaces that can scratch it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.