Vintage 14k Gold, Blister Pearl, & Diamond Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Condition Details: There are some light wear and indentions (from a clutch) to the stem, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with ag...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Modern Mabe Blister Pearl and 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Modern Mabe Blister Pearl and 14K Yellow Gold Earrings, designed as round shaped earrings, featuring two bezel set round mabe blister pearls approx. 24.5 - 25.0 mm., worn as...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cultured Blister Pearl Earrings Certified #26165
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cultured Blister Pearl JAGi Certified- These stunning 14K yellow gold earrings each feature a large cultured blister pearl (25 mm), creating a bold yet elegant prese...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Blister Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold yet timeless, these 14K yellow gold stud earrings feature a stunning pair of blister Mabe pearls, bezel-set in smooth gold frames.
Pearl
Vintage 14k Gold & Blister Pearl Gourd or Eggplant Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Professionally tests as 14k. Gemstone Measurements: 1 blister pearl (irregular): ca. 12mm x 5.5mm Measurements: Length: ca. 59mm Width: ca. 13mm Depth: ca. 7mm Weight: ca. 1.1 g ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Signed Edwardian 14K Gold & Blister Pearl Figural Flower Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the form of a stylized flower with a blister pearl as the pistil. The flower encircled by a vine with a blister pearl.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold, Blister Pearl, and White Sapphire Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Professionally tests at 14k. Gemstone Measurements: 1 blister pearl: ca. 6.7 x 2.8 x 2.8 mm 1 round cut white sapphire: ca. 2.3 mm diameter Measurements: Length: ca. 54.9 mm Width:...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Blister Pearl Disc Necklace with Polished Bezel
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Blister Pearl Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 33mm x 25mm Weight: 5 grams Enhanced Bail
Pearl, 14k Gold
Blister Pearl Emerald 0.70 Carat Diamond and 14k Gold Bird Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique blister pearl, 0.02 carat emerald, 0.70 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold bird brooch; part of our blister pearl jew...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blister Mother of Pearl & Dark Shell 14k Gold Earrings circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning Double-Sided Blister Mother of Pearl & Dark Shell 14k Gold Earrings from the circa 1970s exude vintage elegance and artisanal craftsmanship.
.30 Carat Natural Diamonds Black Blister Pearl Clip Earrings 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Black Blister pearl earrings. 21 x 15mm .30ct round diamonds, G-color vs-2 14kt. yellow gold 5.7 grams. Measurement: 1 x .50 inch.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mabe Blister Pearl Heart Shaped Necklace Rope Chain 14kt Emerald Ruby Sapphire*
Located in New York, NY
Large Sized Heart Shaped Blister Pearl Necklace 3ct Natural Sapphire Emerald Ruby Cabochon Cut Heart Overall Measures: 1.8 x 1.7 inch Necklace: 19 inch long. Total: 22....
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cultured Mabe Blistered Pearl Earrings with Diamonds and Gemstones 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bold in both size and design, these elegant beauties feature stunning blistered Mabe pearl centers surrounded by polished yellow gold and accented with sparkling diamonds and multi-c...
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Blue Sapphire Natural Blister Pearl Nautical Trident Brooch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Late Edwardian Diamond Blue Sapphire Natural Blister Pearl Trident Brooch 14k rose and white gold, natural blister pearl, blue sapphires (approx. 0.7 carat in total), old European an...
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond And Mabe Blister Pearl Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Mabe Blister Pearl Brooch.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blister Pearl Earrings 12 Karat Omega Clips
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Glamour 21mm Blister pearl earrings. Excellent luster & Prime Sheen Secure Omega Excellent detail. 14kt. yellow gold 7.8 grams. Comfortable omega clips
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Blister Pearl Pendant with Flower Accent
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Blister Pearl Pendant Featuring a Bezel Set Round Diamond of VS Clarity and H Color Weighing 0.10 Carats Accented by Flower Details. 2 Inches Long Including...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Worthy Blister Pearl Enhancer Bail Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold pendant containing one statement sized blister pearl with diamonds. The pendant measures 2 7/8 inches long by 1 5/8' at the widest point. The bow designed yello...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mabe Blister Pearl and Diamond White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1960s freeform ring featuring a mabe blister pearl mounted in a 14K white gold wire design with diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Arts & Crafts Pink Tourmaline Abalone Blister Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
An Arts & Crafts 14K yellow gold pendant featuring an abalone blister pearl, suspended below a pink tourmaline top, on a 15" 14K gold oval link chain.
Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Blister Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Elongated Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This blister pearl diamond vintage cocktail ring is a captivating piece of jewelry that combines the natural allure of a blister pearl with the brilliance of diamonds, all set in war...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Art Nouveau Pink Coral Blister Pearl 14 Karat Gold Whiplash Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial brooch is a stylized whiplash design Featuring an elongated oval cabochon of pastel peachy pink coral Measuring approximately 45.5 x 11.5 mm and exhibits moderately swi...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freshwater Pearl and Antique 14K Yellow Gold Blister Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
A luxurious long strand of white freshwater pearl necklace brings out the beauty of the stunning removable 14K yellow gold retro style pearl diamond pendant. Uniquely fabulous neckla...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Blister Pearl Gold Pin
Located in Austin, TX
GIA certified blister pearl brooch in 14k yellow gold featuring one large natural saltwater blister pearl, undrilled.
Pearl, 14k Gold
GLENDA ARENTZEN Gold Diamond Blister Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 14k gold, pearl and diamond pendant/brooch designed by Glenda Arentzen of New York. Glenda Arentzen has been a studio goldsmith since 1964, exhibiting her work nationally and in...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Decadent Jewels Orange Fresh Water Pearl Torsade Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
5 strands of dyed orange Fresh Water Blister Pearls and 14k gold filled 3mm round beads, finished with Gold plate copper cap and lobster clasp with a 6cm extension chain.
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Blister Rectangular Pearl 14k Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
14k vintage ring with blister rectangular pearl size 7 1/2 resizable.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Decadent Jewels Mauve Fresh Water Pearl Torsade Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
5 strands of dyed mauve Fresh Water Blister Pearls and 14k gold filled 3mm round beads, finished with Gold plate copper cap and lobster clasp with a 6cm extension chain.
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Decadent Jewels Pink Fresh Water Pearl Torsade Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
5 strands of dyed pink Fresh Water Blister Pearls and 14k gold filled 3mm round beads, finished with Gold plate copper cap and lobster clasp with a 6cm extension chain.
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Decadent Jewels Green Fresh Water Pearl Swarovski Gold Torsade Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
5 strands of dyed green Fresh Water Blister Pearls and 14k gold filled 3mm round beads, 3mm Swarovski beads and finished with Gold plate copper cap and lobster clasp with a 6cm exten...
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings - 18k Etched Pierced Screw-Ons
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Size: 5.1mm & 5.2mm Style: Stud Fastening Type: Pierced Screw-On Closures Features: Etched Border Measurements D...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mabe Pearl Earrings- These lovely earrings each feature one Mabe pearl (15 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Ma...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Posts and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cultured pearl stud earrings are the most classic and timeless piece of jewelry. They can be worn by anyone and everyone and make an excellent gift for all occasions. These 8-8.5mm c...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these vintage pearl earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed with classic sophistication in mind. Each earring features a luminous, domed pearl with...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Stud Earrings #25777
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Stud Earrings - Elegant 14K yellow gold pearl earrings featuring classic styling with beautiful pearl accents. Crafted from solid 14K yellow gold, these timele...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This pair of vintage earrings is crafted in warm 14k yellow gold and features luminous mabe pearls with classic elegance. The mabe pearls display a soft, iridescent glow, offering de...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold & seed pearl stickpin. With a 14 karat yellow gold head and a 10k pin stem. In the form of an horseshoe with prong-set seed pearls throughout. The pin stem with a dec...
Pearl, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings - 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: April 30, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Mabe Pearl Style: Stud Fastening Type: Butterfly Closures Measurements Tall: 21/32" (16.2mm) Wide: 21/32" ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.75mm Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 1.2 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~6.75mm Pearl Type: cultured akoya pearls Stamped: "14K"
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mabe Pearl French Clip Gold Vintage Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Round Mabe Pearl Earrings set in 14K Yellow Gold rims. Each pearl, measuring approx. 15mm and 20.5mm. French Clip-on backs. More Beautiful in Real time. Sure to be ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 15.7mm White Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings, Vintage Style
Located in New York, NY
These elegant stud earrings are crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and feature a matched pair of round white mabe pearls measuring approximately 15.7mm in diameter. The pearls display ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Omega Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A classic yet distinctive pair of vintage earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold, centered around luminous mabe pearls. Each earring features a beautifully rounded pearl with soft iride...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earrings Akoya Pearls Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Akoya Pearls Discover this stunning pair of 18K yellow gold earrings, adorned with two exceptional Akoya pearls measuring 5-5,5 mm. These timeless piec...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Pearl Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Pearl Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold These 14k yellow gold stud earrings feature softly lustrous pinkish pearls framed by textured rope-style borders. The warm gold settin...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 5mm Pearl Stud Earrings #25857
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold 5mm Pearl Stud Earrings - Timeless 14K yellow gold pearl stud earrings featuring luminous pearls set in a classic polished gold design. Elegant and versatile, these ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Omega Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage 14K yellow gold earrings featuring lustrous mabe pearls framed in smooth, rounded bezels. The pearls display a beautiful iridescent sheen that contrasts gracefully wi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 White Gold Flower Ruby Invisible Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely ruby stud earrings that you can use as everyday.We use the top quality Ruby for our invisible setting.It is deep red and very sparking. The invisible is a highly technique ....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold Specifications: Metal: 14K Main Stone: 2 Diamonds.01 GH SI Side stones: 8-5mm Pearls
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & step-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
1.5ct Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch in 14k White Gold, , SI1, F Color
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This brooch features a central aquamarine stone, cut in a mixed style ~1.6ct, displaying a captivating blue hue. Flanking the aquamarine are two old European cut diamonds, each SI1, ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire bracelet made in Platinum
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning Art Deco diamond & blue sapphire bracelet crafted in Platinum. Gemstone: Earth Mined Diamond & Blue Sapphire Diamond Carat Weight: 10.45CTW Diamond Cut: Round & Marquise...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Late Victorian 10k gold & seed pearl stick pin. With a lotus shaped flower that has a small white round seed pearl set at its center. Simply a great stickpin! Date...
Pearl, Gold
1890s Faberge Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Stickpin
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
by Carl Faberge, made in St. Petersburg between 1882 and 1898 The 14K gold stickpin features a large drop shaped natural saltwater pearl (approximately 12.8 mm long) accented by t...
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Cartier Art Deco Jade Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Embodying the glamor and modish motifs of the Roaring 20s, this exquisite Art Deco-era jabot pin was crafted by the esteemed Cartier. Formed from an exceptional specimen of jade, the...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby
$1,972Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.76 in W 0.65 in
18k Yellow Gold High Quality 11.4mm Mabe Pearl & 0.40ctw Diamond Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Mabe Pearls - Round Button Shape - White Color w/ Pink Overtone - Excellent Luster - High Quality -11.4mm each (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver Pearl & Old Mine Cut Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, silver and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one round pearl, twelve old mine cut diamonds, set in silver, with a 18 karat yellow gold pin and back. Thi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one old single cut diamond, and one button pearl, set in platinum and 15 karat yellow gold, with a 9 kara...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18K White Gold 4.04tgw Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire Asymmetric Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, sapphire, and white gold brooch, comprising nineteen old European cut diamonds, and thirty-six calibre cut blue sapphires, in 18 karat white gold. My favourite...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.