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10mm Akoya Pearls

Vintage 14k White Gold Earrings Diamond & 10mm Pearl
Vintage 14k White Gold Earrings Diamond & 10mm Pearl

Vintage 14k White Gold Earrings Diamond & 10mm Pearl

Located in Montreal, QC

14k white gold earring set with 9 1/2-10mm Akoya pearl and 3 diamonds of .10ct each, clarity VVS-VS

Category

20th Century Canadian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

1990s Akoya Pearl Solitaire Platinum Ring
1990s Akoya Pearl Solitaire Platinum Ring

1990s Akoya Pearl Solitaire Platinum Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

1990s 10mm Akoya Pearl Solitaire Platinum Ring. The Akoya Pearl solitaire platinum ring from the

Category

1990s Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 16" 18k Gold 10 mm Certified
Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 16" 18k Gold 10 mm Certified

Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 16" 18k Gold 10 mm Certified

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl 10/9.5 mm and a length of 16 inch Necklace with a beautiful

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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Magnificent and Very Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified

Category

1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

【Crown Radiance】Convertible Aurora Akoya Pearl Emerald Diamond Earrings
【Crown Radiance】Convertible Aurora Akoya Pearl Emerald Diamond Earrings

【Crown Radiance】Convertible Aurora Akoya Pearl Emerald Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 9.5-10 mm Quality: AAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: White Luster: Aurora

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, White Gold

Timeless Vintage 18k Gold Modernist Necklace with Amethyst and Akoya Pearls
Timeless Vintage 18k Gold Modernist Necklace with Amethyst and Akoya Pearls

Timeless Vintage 18k Gold Modernist Necklace with Amethyst and Akoya Pearls

Located in Palm Beach, FL

centerpiece. Thirty four 10mm to 10.5mm Japanese Akoya cultured pearls circle the neck and terminate at a

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Pearls, Sapphires, Hydro Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold, Dangle Earrings
Pearls, Sapphires, Hydro Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold, Dangle Earrings

Pearls, Sapphires, Hydro Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold, Dangle Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Hydro Amethyst 5.2g Akoya Pearls 3g, 10mm Total weight 11.40 gr Length 5 cm RF +UHER RK.AUIH102 For any

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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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Akoya Pearl Opera Necklace with Tassel 10 - 9 MM AAA- Peacock
Akoya Pearl Opera Necklace with Tassel 10 - 9 MM AAA- Peacock

Akoya Pearl Opera Necklace with Tassel 10 - 9 MM AAA- Peacock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

) Stylish akoya baroque pearl necklace with amazing black green in color, the pearls are 10 - 9 mm in size

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2010s Beaded Necklaces

10mm Akoya Pearl and Pave Flower Clip-on Sterling Silver Earrings
10mm Akoya Pearl and Pave Flower Clip-on Sterling Silver Earrings

10mm Akoya Pearl and Pave Flower Clip-on Sterling Silver Earrings

By Bijoux Num

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 10mm Akoya Pearl and Pave Simulated Diamond Flower Sterling Silver Earrings. This estate

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2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

"Hanadama" Akoya 9.5mm - 10mm Pearl Strand 18"
"Hanadama" Akoya 9.5mm - 10mm Pearl Strand 18"

"Hanadama" Akoya 9.5mm - 10mm Pearl Strand 18"

By Fourtané Workshop

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

factors, a strand of 9.5mm to 10mm cultured Akoya pearls including a Pearl Science Laboratory certificate

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Mikimoto Cultured Akoya 10mm Pearl Gold 40 inch Long Necklace
Mikimoto Cultured Akoya 10mm Pearl Gold 40 inch Long Necklace

Mikimoto Cultured Akoya 10mm Pearl Gold 40 inch Long Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold 10mm 99 Cultured Akoya Pearl 40" Long Necklace by Mikimoto. With 99 Total

Category

1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Graduated Akoya Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Mikimoto Cultured Graduated Akoya Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace

Mikimoto Cultured Graduated Akoya Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Southampton, PA

AKOYA pearls from 10mm - 8.5mm in diameter on a 14" Strand + 6 round diamonds on the clasp. This

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold

1960s Akoya Japanese Pearl Diamond Platinum Double-Strand Necklace
1960s Akoya Japanese Pearl Diamond Platinum Double-Strand Necklace

1960s Akoya Japanese Pearl Diamond Platinum Double-Strand Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

This eye-catching estate pearl necklace incorporates two strands of silk-strung 10mm lustrous Akoya

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Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Certified Akoya Pearl Necklace Set with Diamonds and Sapphire
Certified Akoya Pearl Necklace Set with Diamonds and Sapphire

Certified Akoya Pearl Necklace Set with Diamonds and Sapphire

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Certified Akoya Pearls = 6-10mm Sapphire = 1.60 Carats Diamonds = 10.50 Carats Metal: 14K Gold

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Japanese 1950s Akoya Pearl and Diamond Lever-Back Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Japanese 1950s Akoya Pearl and Diamond Lever-Back Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

Japanese 1950s Akoya Pearl and Diamond Lever-Back Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Miami, FL

USA. Classic and elegant, this clip-on earrings features a 10mm round Japanese Akoya cultured pearl

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Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bespoke Pearl & Diamond Brooch 0.45ct
Bespoke Pearl & Diamond Brooch 0.45ct

Bespoke Pearl & Diamond Brooch 0.45ct

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

A Pearl And Diamond Brooch, with two 10mm semi-baroque Akoya cultured pearls, 22 single cut

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Bulgari Blue Topaz Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
Bulgari Blue Topaz Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Ring

Bulgari Blue Topaz Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

2 Amethyst stones 10mm x 5mm 2 Akoya Pearls 7mm each Description: Ring Size: 6 (resize available

Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold

Marina B. Milano Cardan Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Six Gemstones
Marina B. Milano Cardan Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Six Gemstones

Marina B. Milano Cardan Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Six Gemstones

By Marina B

Located in Miami, FL

chalcedony (2) of 10 mm, pink quartz (2) of 10 mm and Akoya white pearls (2) of 12 mm. They are suited with

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10mm Akoya Pearl and Pave Flower Black Rhodium Sterling Silver Earrings
10mm Akoya Pearl and Pave Flower Black Rhodium Sterling Silver Earrings

10mm Akoya Pearl and Pave Flower Black Rhodium Sterling Silver Earrings

By Bijoux Num

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 10mm Akoya Pearl and Pave Simulated Diamond Flower Sterling Silver Earrings. This estate

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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

South Sea Pearl, Akoya Pearl Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl, Akoya Pearl Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl, Akoya Pearl Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

White South Sea Cultured Pearl ( 10mm ), Akoya pearl (9mm) with lovely cute 18K Solid Yellow Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace
Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace

Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Top quality 9.5mm-10mm round Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace fastened by an 18K white gold clasp

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Midcentury
Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Midcentury

Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Midcentury

Located in Northampton, MA

spherical 10mm cultured Akoya pearls that look like metallic spheres 3D printed by men in white lab coats

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Akoya Japanese Pearl Diamond Platinum Double-Strand Necklace
Akoya Japanese Pearl Diamond Platinum Double-Strand Necklace

Akoya Japanese Pearl Diamond Platinum Double-Strand Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

This eye-catching estate pearl necklace incorporates two strands of silk-strung 10mm lustrous

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

David Yurman Pearl Bracelet w Signature Diamond Sterling Silver Buckle Clasp
David Yurman Pearl Bracelet w Signature Diamond Sterling Silver Buckle Clasp

David Yurman Pearl Bracelet w Signature Diamond Sterling Silver Buckle Clasp

By David Yurman

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

seventeen 10mm round AA cultured Akoya pearls create this versatile piece. Gift boxed.

Category

Early 2000s American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace, Diamond Clasp, 9mm Luxury Size Pearls, circa 1980s, Iconic
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Located in Northampton, MA

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Located in Northampton, MA

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10mm Akoya Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 10mm akoya pearls for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and 14k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 146 vintage examples as well as 118 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 10mm akoya pearls made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Mikimoto, Okura Coral and Ella Gafter are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, bead and brilliant cut 10mm akoya pearls for sale. Most of our 10mm akoya pearls for sale are for women, but there are 58 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 10mm Akoya Pearls?

On average, 10mm akoya pearls at 1stDibs sell for $1,950, while they’re typically $86 on the low end and $144,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.