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Antique Edwardian Cultured Pearl necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique early 1900s Cultured Pearl necklace with a gold barrel clasp. The luster of the pearls
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl

Fine Quality Cultured Pearl Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality 9mm Cultured Pearl Necklace With 18ct Yellow Gold Fluted Clasp Additional Information
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Early 20th Century Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace with an 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
With an 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp, All Individually Matched. Additional Information: Pearl
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19th Century British Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Three Row Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace of three rows of cultured pearls. The clasp in 18 karat yellow gold, chiseled on one side
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

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

Art Deco Theodor Fahrner Sterling Silver Gilt Marcasite Cultured Pearl Necklace
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in London, GB
beautiful links embellished with marcasites and cream cultured pearls, and a rectangular link chain with
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Cultured Pearl Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A freshwater cultured pearl necklace set with a round 14 karat gold clasp. The clasp consists of
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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cultured Pearl and 5.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage cultured pearl and 5.32 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold necklace; part of our
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1660s Unknown Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Moonstone Diamond Gold Sautoir Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sautoir 18Kt White Gold Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Moonstones, Green Colored Stones and Diamonds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold

French 20th Century Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drapery Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Splendid antique necklace drapery, it is
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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

Cultured Pearl, Diamond and Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Suspending a cultured pearl drop measuring 10.6 mm by 14.0 mm, from a pavé-set diamond cap, further
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Early 20th Century American Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Platinum

Art Deco Triple Strand Cultured Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Pearls Allure This timeless Art Deco Pearl necklace is 1925 ca Hard to find triple strands, genuine
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Green Gold Cultured Pearl Cross
Located in Poitiers, FR
in rose and green gold. In the center a cultured pearl is set. Diameter of the pearl : 4/4,5 mm
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

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

Art Deco Petite Strand of Cultured Saltwater Pearls
Located in Southbury, CT
I purchased this brief (16 ½" ) strand of early cultured saltwater pearls many years ago when I
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Dramatic Multi Strand Pearl Festoon and Diamond Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
feminine piece is set in platinum and comprised of over a 350 cultured pearl. At the center of the necklace
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1910s Edwardian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Amethyst Natural Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst dangle below with scroll design hangers along with 2 natural fresh water pearls. Two more natural
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Mid-19th Century Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Pearl Lavalier Necklace Art Nouveau Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Pearl Lavaliere Necklace. Beautifully designed as a scrolling panel set with
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique necklace with amethysts, pearls and enamel, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A necklace being examined in a gemological laboratory Origin: Sweden, around 1880. Necklace made
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Cultured Pearl , Diamond and Emerald Neckalce
Located in New York, NY
The clasp set with center emerald cut emerald approximate weight 1.50 carats, one large old mine round cut diamond 1.00 carats
one large old mine cut round diamonds 0.75 carat,...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Freshwater Cultural Pearl Necklace Pearls with 14ct Yellow & Gold Clasp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, unique and feminine pearl necklace. 8mm white freshwater cultured pearls are threaded
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Platinum Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Platinum Necklace circa 1920's One Round Diamond weighing .45 carats
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Circa 1900's Art Nouveau Platinum Turquoise, Diamond, & Pearl Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
: Oval Cabochon Turquoise Measurements 16.00 x 12.50 mm Diamonds: 11 Rose Cut Pearl: 4 Cultured *More
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Mother of Pearl Monogram Gaming Counter Lavender Moon Quartz Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
La Finesse Armorial Monogram Necklace. This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming
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Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...

Lacy Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
embellished with sparkling old mine and rose cut diamonds culminating with a lustrous, teardrop cultured pearl
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Lacy Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Lacy Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
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H 2 in W 1.5 in L 19 in
Victorian Garnet and Pearl Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
articulated cultured pearl in the center, this necklace will surely draw oodles of compliments your way! This
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Victorian Garnet and Pearl Sterling Silver Necklace
Victorian Garnet and Pearl Sterling Silver Necklace
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H 1.63 in W 1.38 in L 18 in
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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1920s American Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Seed Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The thirteen strand cultured pearl collar necklace, with tubular slide-clasp ends, center
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl 14K Gold Necklace / Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Attached to a modern pearl necklace featuring forty-two white, round cultured pearls each measuring 10 mm
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1890s Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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

Victorian Large Amethyst Diamond Fly Pearl Chain Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Outstanding necklace from the Victorian period, comes completed with Pearl chain, possibly
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1860s European Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Large Amethyst Diamond Fly Pearl Chain Necklace
Victorian Large Amethyst Diamond Fly Pearl Chain Necklace
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H 2.17 in W 1.46 in L 23.63 in
Victorian Amethyst and Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Shaped Amethysts weighing approximately a total of 13.00 carats. The set features cultured Pearls. Circa
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold

9ct 375 Gold Antique Blue Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique Light Blue Baroque Cultured Pearl on a 9ct Gold Bail - Hung on a 9ct Antique Gold 19
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

9ct 375 Gold Antique Blue Baroque Pearl Necklace
9ct 375 Gold Antique Blue Baroque Pearl Necklace
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H 0.75 in W 0.4 in D 0.06 in Dm 0.06 in L 0.44 in
Art Deco 30 Carat Amethyst Onyx and Pearl Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Gemstones: Cultured Pearls Buff Top Black Onyx Pendant Dimensions: 1 1/8" W x 1 1/8" H x 1/2" T Chain: 15 1
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Pearl Necklace Bird Horse Deer Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Austro-Hungarian Sapphire and Pearl Pendant Necklace with animal, bird, horse
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

Diamond and pearl art deco choker necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco style choker necklace diamonds and pearl 18ct white gold. Composed of 2.50ct
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16th Century European Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA certified Cartier Salt Water Pearl Necklace in Original Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier saltwater pearl necklace with original box. 85 natural Saltwater Pearls set together by a
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1910s Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Pearl

Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Pendant
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Fob Pendant Circa: 1920s
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

14.00 Carat Oval Citrine Pearl Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1900's large citrine and pearl pendant necklace. Beautiful 14.00ct oval citrine set in a 14k yellow
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Early 20th Century Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace features 2 strands of Natural Cultured Pearls
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

5.46 Carat Pear Emerald Diamond Pearl Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum emerald, diamond, pearl and onyx necklace. Pear shaped double cabochon green emerald is
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Early 20th Century Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Onyx, Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.00 Carat Cushion Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful mid-century 1860's antique aqua, diamond and pearl pendant necklace. 5.00ct cushion cut
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Mid-19th Century Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Gold Necklace with Diamonds Pearls Red Spinels and Tourmalines
Located in Chicago, IL
round cut red spinels, and 47 white freshwater cultured pearls. It measures 16 inches in length and
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1910s Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold

Edwardian Gold & Platinum 2ctw Old Mine Diamonds & Pearl Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Prong Set - G-J Color - SI1-I2 Clarity - 1.30-1.60ctw (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Triple Strand Pearl 3.60 Ct Diamond Clasp Rare Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
cultured salt water Pearls graduating in sizes from 4.7 to 8.5 the biggest, pearls are subtle white cream
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Krementz 14K Gold Coral & Freshwater Pearl Swag Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
dangling from the beautiful design. This necklace is also set with 7 freshwater pearls that adds a truly
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Ruby Diamond Edwardian Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater PEARL, Unheated RUBY & DIAMOND la Belle Époque Bow
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

22.5" Antique Victorian 14k Gold Seed Pearl & .60ctw Diamond Curb Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Stem Set - Grayish White Color
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1890s Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Gold and silver lock set with diamonds on a pearl bead necklace
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver clasp set with rose diamonds. 0.30ct on a two-row pearl necklace - 38
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. There are 422 pearls and three of them are cultured (see the report). The necklace is 24.5 inches (33 cm
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Peridot and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in Brisbane, QLD
been set with natural cultured seed pearls. There is a single articulated drop to the bottom of the
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
piece features: - 1 creamy cultured pearl - 9 rose cut diamonds Weight: 6.00g Pendant length: 2.2cm
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite necklace features stunning natural saltwater pearls complemented by 14k yellow gold
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Late 17th Century Early Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Onyx Pearl Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
features: - 81 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 0.40ct, RW+/W, VS-SI) - 3 cultured pearls - onyx Weight
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.60 Ct Old Diamond Pearl Forget Me Not Onyx 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
particular large Forget Me Not motif adorned with old mine cut Diamonds and natural not cultured Pearls for a
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1880s European Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Turquoise Amazonite Pearls Madonna and Child Victorian Mourning Locket
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Madonna And Child Necklace. Silky blush pink Baroque pearls are rhythmically intercepted with
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...

Art Nouveau Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
necklace is 18K yellow gold with platinum, diamonds and a cultured pearl accents on the pendant. There are
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

1920s Art Deco Onyx Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
diamonds circa 1,54 ct., onyx and pearls. Mounted in platinum. Chain in 14K white gold. Total weight 8,84 g
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Tassel Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 19th century gold ornate pendant and brooch created with seed pearls and lovely
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Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Double Strand South Sea 7.5mm Pearl & Diamond Floral Motif Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A very fine quality Saltwater cultured pearl double strand necklace. Featuring beautiful saltwater
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Early 20th Century Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Marina J woven Pearl necklace with gold-plated Silver vintage brooch with Garnet
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Pearl Necklace by Marina J. This amazing piece features Cultured white Pearls all
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Late 19th Century Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Art Deco Three Strand Baroque Shaped Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond Large Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Sumptuous Deco Art Deco period , 1920/30 ca is this amazing Pearl necklace comprising a selection
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Old gold pendant with pearl and diamonds 0.50 ct, Austria-Hungary, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
, purity SI1-I1) and a central saltwater cultured pearl. Extremely beautiful, feminine and timeless
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace

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

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Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique cultured pearl necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 169 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect antique cultured pearl necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an antique cultured pearl necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs, Baume and Jane Magon Collections are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an antique cultured pearl necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Cultured Pearl Necklace?

On average, an antique cultured pearl necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,058, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $88,472 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.