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Antique Akoya Pearl Necklace

French 1950s Akoya Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1950s Akoya Cultured Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Long necklace consisting of a row of Akoya cultured pearls of identical size, creamy pearly white
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Unisex Akoya Pearl & Chain Necklace with Diamond New
Located in Southbury, CT
pieces. This 26" necklace is composed of 48 approximately 6.5 mm vintage cultured Akoya pearls. The
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Art deco Akoya pearl necklace 18K gold diamond clasp
Located in Versailles, FR
strand Akoya salt water pearl necklace, consisting of 121 rounded pearls, dated back to the Art Deco era
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond/Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
109 gleaming and luminous cultured Akoya pearls form this magnificent Art Deco-era necklace. The
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Jadeite Ruby Akoya Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
) in the form of two peaches with vines and leaves. Completing the composition is a white Akoya pearl
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

1920 Antique Pearl and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
1920 Antique Akoya cultured pearls are drilled in a two strand pearl necklace diamond with a
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Vintage 1920s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Akoya Pearls with Tourmalines and Black Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Japanese Cultured Akoya Pearls meet a Modern styling in the Museum Series necklace by Andrew
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Modern Akoya Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clutster Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds in alternating claw and millegrain settings. A round Akoya cultured pearl with a pearly white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Akoya Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat white gold. This charming pendant features a central Akoya cultured pearl with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 14.5ct Diamond Center Brooch with Pearls Necklace in Platinum Bridal
Located in New York, NY
carats of VS quality diamonds, all mounted in Platinum. The necklace also has four strands of fine Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

The Lion Gold Vermeil Pearl Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
famous jewelry districts. This 18 karat gold vermeil necklace is strung with an antique Venetian coin
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2010s Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

Antique White Pearl Choker with Diamond Platinum Pearl Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
AA Akoya pearls hand strung and knotted display beautifully on this thirteen inch antique choker
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Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Gold Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
Antique 14ct Gold Pearl Earrings The pearls are cultured South sea or Akoya Pearls The style is
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Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald & Tahitian Pearl "Snaky McSnakums" Fob in Gold on Zoisite Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pearls (Akoya, South Sea and Tahitian), and buys directly from the pearl farmer, so we always know we're
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k ...

Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA
Located in Southbury, CT
. Composed of 155 creamy white graduated cultured Akoya pearls. measuring from 3mm to just above 8mm, this
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

"Goldie" South Sea Pearl Pendant with Ruby-Eyed Shorebird on Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
his gorgeous new South Sea pearl. The stickpin was not marked but we purchased her from an antique
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Mousies" Pendant Pair in Yellow Gold with Tahitian Pearls on Aquamarine Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tahitians and in an unusual silver-blue shade you'd more likely associate with Akoya pearls. They're from
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel Brooch Pendant Pearl Necklace with Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique style estate piece of 10 karat Rose Gold and Cobalt Blue Enamel Pin Pendant with Pearl and
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

The Lion Gold Vermeil Pearl Earrings
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The Lion earrings by Vintouch Jewels are adorned with grey baroque Akoya pearls chosen for their
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2010s Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

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Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7.25 Silver 6.5 - 7 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7.25 Silver 6.5 - 7 mm M355 Please look at the video attached for this item. With the video, you can see the movement of the item and ...
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1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets

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Marina J Wide Woven Bridal Pearl Choker with Silver rhodium plated Sliding clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The multi-stranded woven white pearl bridal choker with a secure sliding clasp is made with 2.5 - 3mm glowing white pearls. Marina J.'s hand chose each pearl to create a delicate lac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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.15 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s graduated cultured pearl necklace 6-9mm with natural color and 14k white gold diamond catch. 16.5 inches long. 55 cultured pearls, crème color rose hue, very good lustre, fe...
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Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17.5" 18k Y Gold 9.5 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17.5" 18k Y Gold 9.5 mm Certified $47,500 311590 Estate Mikimoto 44 Pearls LARGE 9.5 mm 17.5 Inches 18 KT Yellow Gold Clasp This Authentic Mik...
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4 Carat Bezel Set Aquamarine Gemstone Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Aquamarine Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold is a perfect statement jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe. It's just a simple ring and simplicity is the ultimate form o...
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GIA Certified 4.10 Carats Diamond Stud Earrings Round Brilliant in White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional diamond solitaire stud earrings showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 4.10 carats in total. They are accompanied by 2 GIA certifica...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold and Sterling Silver Rope Twist Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. 14k gold and sterling silver rope twist necklace. Comprised of a long 24-inch sterling silver rope-link necklace with twisted 14k gold cable chain wrapped ...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

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Tiffany & Co. Hardware Graduated Sterling Silver Ball Bead Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Hardware Graduated Sterling Silver Ball Bead Necklace Metal: Sterling silver Weight: 27.35 grams Length: 16 inches Width: 6 - 11mm Retail: $700 USD
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Cartier South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp+ Original Receipt
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace with original receipt and in original box , 11.3 to15.7MM original receipt , Purchased from The Cartier Boutique at 214 , Worth Ave , Palm...
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1990s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

William Spratling Silver and Brass Cuff Bracelet Predates All His Iconic Work
By William Spratling
Located in Southbury, CT
In 1921 the young American architect William Spratling moved from his home state of Alabama to New Orleans for a professorship at Tulane University. He found an apartment in the then...
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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bean Necklace 18" - Yellow Gold 18k Converted
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Elsa Peretti Collection: Bean Design: Authentic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bean Earring Converted with New Generic Necklace Era: Vintage Metal Content...
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Signed Mexican Sterling Silver & Green Glass Aztec Link Bracelet by de la Parra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Mexican silver bracelet. In sterling silver. By Horacio de la Parra. With figural links depicting Aztec or Pre-Colombian heads having elaborate headdresses and car...
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Three-Strand Akoya Pearl Choker with Diamond Bar Accents in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This is a custom-made necklace by Lawrence Poon of Seattle, produced in 1992. It features three rows of 6mm - 6.5mm Akoya cultured pearls. Eight separator plates of 18 karat yell...
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1990s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Tahitian Pearl Necklace Natural Color
Located in Southbury, CT
An extravagant 36" long necklace of natural-color cultured Tahitian pearls is the statement necklace you didn't realize you absolutely require. This rope of exotic sea pearls weighs...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Silver

Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet Movement:Mechanical Manual Winding Functions: Hours, minutes Material: Platinum Case: Case length 10 mm x Height 22.5...
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Necklace
By SHIHARA
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
the pearl pendant and can be worn over the head. Chain length: 650mm Akoya pearl: approx. 7mm This
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2010s Japanese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Three Strands of Japanese Akoya Pearls Antique 14k White Gold Clasp with
Located in LA, CA
Three strands of Japanese akoya pearls 6-6.5mm Antique 14k white gold clasp with diamonds Shortest
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Mint Green Enamel Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful necklace has 303 Diamonds weighing a total of 3.19 carats. This Diamond, Pearl, and
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Akoya Pearls 60 Carats Art Deco Wedding Stand Necklace
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
The elegant wedding necklace consists of fine, genuine, creamy whit Akoya pearls. The sought-after
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Akoya Pearl Old Euro Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Akoya Pearl Old Euro Diamond Clasp Necklace. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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GIA Certified Uvarovite Garnet, Cobaltodolomite, Diamond & Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Uvarovite Garnet, Cobaltodolomite, Diamond & Akoya Pearl Necklace/ PIN The center
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Art Deco Era Akoya Pearl Necklace with 18k Diamond and Blue Sapphire Clasp
Located in Versailles, FR
strand Akoya salt water pearl necklace, consisting of 86 rounded pearls. The pearls have a white body
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Antique Opal Ruby Cultured Pearl Three Strand Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique ruby opals cultured pearls and yellow gold three-strand nested necklace circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Pearl by the Yard Necklace
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1990s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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"Goldie" South Sea Pearl Pendant with Ruby-Eyed Shorebird on Chain
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Located in Surfside, FL
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Great Neck, NY
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Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond/Onyx Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
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Located in Hung Hom, HK
An antique necklace , sourced from Japan Auction with 12.5 carats of Japanese Akoya Pearl and 0.28
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Located in Hamilton, AU
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Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Akoya Pearl Strand creating this stunning yet versatile Necklace that will surely garner compliments
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Located in Mount Kisco, NY
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Located in Mount Kisco, NY
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Located in Mount Kisco, NY
beautiful hues of blue and pink. Suspended on a lustrous eighteen inch strand of 5.75 x 6 mm Akoya pearls
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Located in Mount Kisco, NY
of 5 mm genuine akoya pearls to create this 18 inch necklace finished with a 14 karat gold filigree
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Located in Mount Kisco, NY
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Mikimoto Original Strand of First Viable Cultured Pearls, circa 1920s
By Mikimoto
Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Wimberley, TX
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Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
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Antique Akoya Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique akoya pearl necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 16 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an antique akoya pearl necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing antique akoya pearl necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Eytan Brandes, Andrew Glassford and Michael Kneebone each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our antique akoya pearl necklace for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Akoya Pearl Necklace?

On average, an antique akoya pearl necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,057, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.