Bracelet Brooch Earrings Set Gold 585 Opals Freshwater Pearls Rubies, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
The oblong brooch is covered with opal, freshwater pearls and rubies whereas the earrings consist of opals and freshwater pearls.
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
$768Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace, 33.5"
Located in Chesterland, OH
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite cream-white ultra-baroque freshwater pearl necklace. The necklace features six strands of lustrous pearls with a unique gold-plated...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso 925 Sterling Silver Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
A Tiffany & Co. necklace from the Paloma Picasso collection, crafted in sterling silver with cultured freshwater pearls. It features an 18-inch strand design with soft peach-tone...
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Belle Epoque Old Mine Diamond Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features six absolutely magnificent baroque freeform freshwater pearls. The center pearl is 16mm in diameter.
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Krementz 18K Gold Coral & Freshwater Pearl Swag Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
This necklace is also set with 7 freshwater pearls that adds a truly elegant look, with some dangling throughout the center and two of which are set at at the ends of the doubled cab...
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$743Sale Price|20% Off
Brooch with Freshwater Pearls and Diamonds, 750 White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- Description of the - 750 white gold - Around 1920 - hallmarked with the fineness and "SCHILLING". - Five freshwater cultured pearls - Six brilliant-cut diamonds of 5.4-3.6 mm, toge...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond and Freshwater Pearl Edwardian Floral Motif Ring, size 3.5
Located in Darien, CT
This one-of-a-kind ring features a large cultured white pearl in a striking and elegant antique Edwardian platinum setting with diamonds. The statement ring features floral motifs wi...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
Freshwater Pearl Beaded & 14k White Gold Necklace With Floral Pearl Charm Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the elegant Pearl Beaded & 14k White Gold Necklace, an exquisite accessory that exudes sophistication with its stunning floral pearl charm clasp. The necklace features lu...
GIA Certified Freshwater Baroque Pearl Diamond White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's Antique pearl and diamond dangle drop earrings. GIA certified natural freshwater pearls accented with 12 old mine cut diamonds. 14k white gold with Euro tops. 2 natura...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 14K Rose Gold Diamond Pearl Bug Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
Late Victorian bug pin composed of 14K rose gold and platinum set with diamonds featuring a freshwater pearl body. The diamonds total 2.30 carats, F-I color and VS1-SI2 color.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Floral inspired with hand painted black enamel accents and natural freshwater pearl centers, this handmade antique pair with lever back closures for pierced ears measures approximate...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kalo Pink Tourmaline and Pearl Brooch
By Kalo
Located in New York, NY
Bezel set with a cab tourmaline and freshwater pearl in a hand raised foliate frame. Small but unusual in 14K gold from this renown Arts and Crafts studio. 1" x 3/8". 1900's USA.
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian brooch with pearls 6.3 grams 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold and silver brooch set with pearls Detailed description The brooch is approximately 4.0 cm high and 5.5 cm wide Total weight: 6.3 grams Set with: - 41 x 1.5mm fresh...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Foliate Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in beverly hills, CA
These delicate and graceful Art Nouveau earrings feature bright leaves of textured gold, sinuous curves of sparkling single cut diamonds set in delicate veins of blackened gold and a...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yogo Gulch Sapphire & Natural Pearl Bar Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
The natural freshwater pearls provide a soft contrast to the vibrant sapphires.
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Earrings with pearl 18k gold and silver 8.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold and silver clip-on earrings set with pearl and rose diamonds Detailed description: The front of the clip-on earrings has a diameter of 1.7 cm Weight: 8.3 grams Set with:...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
RARE ITALIAN SCULPTURE WITH SILVER, GOLD AND A CAMEO 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE ITALIAN SCULPTURE WITH SILVER AND GOLD 19th Century fossil with silver and gold insect monture stylized with emeralds, corundum and freshwater pearls, with ceramic plate. Signs...
Agate, Gold, Silver
Vintage hanging earrings with pearls and old-cut diamonds circa 1910s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dangling gold earrings with diamonds and cultured pearls, circa 1910. Earrings made of 0.375 yellow gold and 0.585 white gold and 0.750 (18-karat gold clasps) Origin: Western Europ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
VICTORIAN Brooch with pearl and rose cut diamonds 0.40ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver brooch set with pearls and rose diamonds. 0.40ct. - G/H - SI detailed description: dimensions of the brooch are 3.6 cm wide by 1.2 cm high weight 4.3 gr...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early Victorian brooch with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.05ct - G/H - SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is 3.1 cm long by 2.4 cm wide weight: 5.4 grams Set ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Necklace with pearls and rose cut diamonds 18k gold and silver 12.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver centerpiece set with pearls and rose diamonds - 40 cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace is 40 cm long by 2.1 mm ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Brooch with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 3.6 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch set with pearl and old mine cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.50 carats, F/G SI/P - dimensions 2.8 cm x 1.2 cm wide Detailed description The brooch meas...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant with pearl and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Pendant weight: 2.2 grams Total weight: 3.7 grams Set with: - 1 x 5.8 mm freshwater pearl Color: White Clarity: N/A Gemstones are often treated to enhance color or clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Austro Hungarian Turquoise Garnet and Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in Portland, England
The locket is decorated with a central turquoise cabochon surrounded by four garnets, four half freshwater pearls and turquoise cabochons. The piece has a lovely white and black enam...
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Enamel
Victorian Brooch with pearl and rose cut diamonds 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with silver brooch set with a pearl and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct- - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 3.6 cm long by 1.8 cm wide weight: 4.2 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
ART NOUVEAU Ring with pearl and single cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Weight 5.9 grams Set with - 1 x 9.4 mm freshwater pearl colour white clarity n/a - 31 x 1.0 mm - 1.9 mm single cut diamond total approximately 0.20 carat colour F/G clarity VS/S...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
ART NOUVEAU brooch with pearl and diamonds up to 0.35ct 18k gold 7.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART NOUVEAU 18k yellow gold and platinum brooch with pearls and old European cut and rose diamond up to 0.35ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 6.3 cm lo...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian brooch with pearls and old mine cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold and silver brooch with pearls and old mine cut diamonds (total approx. 1.20 ct – G/H – SI) Detailed description: Dimensions of the brooch: 2.6 cm long by 6.3 mm ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Natural Color Baroque Pearl Necklace by Aria Jewelry Design, 21"
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Genuine Baroque Pearls – Chinese freshwater pearls with organic, one-of-a-kind shapes.
Pearl, Gold Plate
Natural pearl and diamond necklace, French, circa 1915.
Located in London, GB
Natural pearl and diamond necklace. Set to bottom with a drop shape natural freshwater pearl in a closed back half-drilled setting, approximately 5.5-5.5mm x 7.6mm, further set with ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian 14k Gold and Silver Brooch with Pearl and Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver brooch set with pearl and rose cut diamonds up to 0.80 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 4.0 cm long and 2.8 cm wide Wei...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian SilesianIron Wire Filigree Pearl&RedSilk Flower Brooch
By Artistian Made
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed with iron wire, the piece features red-silk thread and a freshwater-pearl bead as the pistil, which was an extraordinarily costly gem at that time.
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Berlin Iron
Necklace and pendant with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Total weight: 8.4 grams Set with: - 1 x 9.0 mm freshwater pearl Color: white Clarity: ... Gemstones are often treated to enhance color or clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
HIGH VICTORIAN Necklace and pendant with Coral and pearls 14k gold - 20.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with Coral and pearls - 20.5 grams - 42 cm long detailed description the pendant is 4.1 cm high and 2.4 cm wide the necklace is 60 cm lon...
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
Marcus Natural Pearl, Diamond and Platinum Necklace, Circa 1920
By Marcus & Co.
Located in London, GB
With a scratched inventory number D2453, accompanied by GIA report number 2225723161 stating that the pearls are natural saltwater, of the pinctada species and freshwater pearls of t...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian earrings with pearl and rose cut diamonds up to 1.0ct 14k gold, silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver stud earrings set with pearl and rose-cut diamond up to 1.00ct – G/HI – SI Detailed description: The diameter of the stud earring is 1.4 cm wide by 9.0 m...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Baroque Pearl Flower and Moon Motif Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The graceful flow of the enamel outlines and curved gold structure underscores the era’s fascination with elegant, nature-inspired forms. Baroque Freshwater Pearl A baroque pearl ad...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Black Starr & Frost Natural Pearl & Diamond Ring GIA
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 5.3 grams STONES: 8.25-millimeter Natural Freshwater Pearl accompanied by a GIA report & .80 carats total weight of F color, VS clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Cluster Ring, Circa 1920, 1.5ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with - 4 x 5.6 mm freshwater pearls Color: white Clarity: N/A Gemstones are often treated to enhance color or clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian brooch with opal, pearl and rose cut diamonds up to 1.60ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch decorated with black enamel and set with pearl, opal, and rose diamonds totaling 1.60ct Detailed description the dimensions of the brooch are 5.7 cm high and...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold
ART DECO Earrings with pearl and single cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART DECO 18k white gold clip-on earrings set with pearl and single-cut diamond up to 0.25ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the earring are 6.0 cm long by 1.6...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Earrings with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 14k gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold with platinum clip-on earrings set with a pearl and an old mine cut diamond totaling 0.80ct – G/H – SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the clip-on earrings a...
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Victorian ring with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with: - 1 x 6.5 mm freshwater pearl Color: white Clarity: N/A Gemstones are often treated to enhance color or clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant with pearl, old mine and rose cut diamonds 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Total weight: 12.7 grams Set with: - 1 x 8.3 mm freshwater pearl Color: white Clarity: ………… Gemstones are often treated to enhance color or clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Necklace and pendant with pearl and rose cut diamonds 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.10ct – G/H - SI – 45 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 45...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified .19 Carat Yogo Gulch Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1910 Pearl and Sapphire pendant necklace. GIA certified natural untreated round sapphires in a 14k yellow gold pendant setting accented with 2 natural baroque freshwater pearls, with...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with Pearls and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.15ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight : 2.4 grams set with : - 3 x 3.8 mm freshwater pearl color : white clarity :…… Gemstones are often treated to improve color or clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
ART NOUVEAU Ring with pearl and old mine cut diamond up to 0.65ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Weight: 3.0 grams Set with: - 1 x 5.7 mm freshwater pearl Color: white Clarity: … Gemstones are often treated to enhance color or clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Gilt Silver Enamel Cufflinks, Carl Fabergé, c. 1908
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Each portrait is encircled by a vibrant cobalt blue enamel border, meticulously hand-applied and accented with genuine tiny freshwater pearls. This refined aesthetic is characteristi...
Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Victorian Ring with coral and pearls 14k gold 12.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Weight 12.5 grams Set with - 10 x 3.8 mm - 4.8 mm freshwater pearls Color: white, grayish blue, champagne brown - 1 x 2.2 cm x 1.6 cm oval cabochon cut with coral in the shape of...
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
Pearl necklace and claps with emerald and rose cut diamond 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with 835 silver clasp set with emerald and rose cut diamonds on a three strand pearl necklace - 50 cm long (shortest strand) detailed description The necklace is 50...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Brooch with pearl, ruby and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 18k gold/ silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k yellow gold and silver brooch/pendant with pearls, ruby, and old mine-cut diamond, totaling approximately 0.80 ct – N/O, G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch/pen...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$8,050Sale Price|30% Off
Pearl and emerald necklace with Mughal polki pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rather than put the pendant on a gold chain I opted reference royal Indian jewelry with tumbled Zambian emerald nuggets and very lustrous baroque cultured freshwater pearls. As a po...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Brooch with pearl, ruby, sapphire and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold and silver brooch in the shape of a butterfly with pearl, sapphire, ruby, and rose diamonds total approx. 0.90ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the dimensions ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K rose Gold Cannetille and natural Pearl Brooch 19th century
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This is an antique 19th Century 18 Krose Gold brooch set with tiny rose cut Diamonds and lustrous seed pearls and one natural freshwater pearl, representing purity and love, a popula...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Pendant of 12k Gold, Circa 1870
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique pendant (circa 1870) showcases a finely carved shell cameo depicting the profile of a beautiful woman, mounted in 12k gold and accented with a freshwater pearl dangle. T...
Pearl, Gold
Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Item #: BO-21096 Circa: 1880 Dimensions: 1.00" length x 1.50" width Materials: 1 old mine and 58 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.94 carat); 1 natural f...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Freshwater Pearl 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Art Nouveau ring features a Freshwater Pearl set in 10 karat yellow Gold. Size: 3 3/4 - this ring is resizable but vendor does not offer sizing services.
Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bailey, Banks & Biddle Edwardian Natural Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Ring GIA
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Nashua, NH
Bailey, Banks & Biddle Edwardian Natural Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Ring GIA . The ring is set with 3 natural freshwater pearls ranging from 8.13 to 10.06mm., GIA #6204405341, stat...
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 2 in L 16 in
Georgian Hand Painted Pink Tourmaline & Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
The necklace features: 9 Freshwater Pearls on the bottom of the pendant - 8 freshwater Pearls on the back of the pendant and 4 fresh water pearls on the chain. 2 Pink Tourmaline gem...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Enamel, Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Pearl Horseshoe Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k gold antique Victorian pearl horseshoe pendant, circa 1900, is set with freshwater pearls.
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Kremetz Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum Lavaliere
Located in Portland, ME
Platinum diamond and pearl Kremetz lavaliere. The open work pear shaped lavaliere suspends a freshwater pearl measuring 6.2 mm.
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Fresh Water Pearl Whit 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Touch of style, value, and greatness, this 7 inches freshwater pearl necklace is a sparkle blessing to grace your neck; in the bid to make a fashion statement.
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Biwa Pearl and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Biwa pearls are freshwater pearls that are naturally found in Biwa pearl mussels.
Pearl
1910 Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Chrysanthemum Pin
Located in New York, NY
Framed by twenty seven graduating freshwater pearls**. Chrysanthemum flower motif. “C” type catch.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
GARRARD & CO. A Pearl Diamond and Enamel Heron Brooch.
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Realistically designed as a heron standing amongst enameled reeds in a pool of water, the wing and beak each composed of a freshwater pearl, the body set with circular-cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Vintage Art Nouveau Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
An outstanding vintage cream-white ultra baroque freshwater pearl necklace with a unique gold plate art nouveau clasp, featuring six strands.
Pearl, Gold Plate
Unavailable
W 1.27 in D 0.27 in L 3.17 in
Modern, Diamond Halo and Pearl, Gold and Sterling Dangling, Post Earrings
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Diamonds are SI in clarity and J-K in color. 4 Round pearls measure 8.2 - 8.4 mm. 6 Dangling freshwater pearls measure 11 mm long x 7.75 mm in diameter.
White Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Unavailable
W 3.15 in L 18.51 in
Edwardian 2.6 Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Lavalier Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Goettingen, DE
Silver on 585/14 K red gold, the anchor chain in 750/ 18K white gold 69 old European cut diamonds (GJ / VS-P) with a total of 2.6 ct 3 semi-baroque to baroque gray-white natural fres...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Solid Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Very good condition commensurate to age and use Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold, tested – some marks hard to make out Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 2 natural Freshwater...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Pearls Medusa Cameo Necklace Chocker
Located in London, GB
Material: Conch Shell, 15k gold tested, freshwater pearls. Sizes: Framed cameo 1 2/8" by 1 2/8", cameo itself is 7/8" by 7/8".
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Silver shell shaped dish with freshwater akoya pearl
By Antik Sterling
Located in Sassenheim, ZH
Exquisite silver shell-shaped dish Beautiful hammered surface with a decorative sea stars The dish is standing on three ornamented legs Hallmark 925 sterling Mastermark mni Condition...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Gold and Pave Pearl Heart Locket
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage locket features pave-set freshwater seed pearls on its front and a polished smooth metal back.
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 14 Karat White Gold and Pearl Chain Bracelet, circa 1920s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This dainty, feminine antique chain bracelet features four x 3mm off-white round pearls and elongated chain link is beautiful worn alone or layerd with other bracelets or even a wris...
Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
Russian Imperial-era Two Color Gold Pearl Bracelet, 1870s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare Russian bracelet from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, of crossover design applied with Old Russian strapwork motifs and openwork scrolls, this two-color gold ba...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Antique French Victorian Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an exquisite 18K Rose Gold Antique French Victorian Pearl Necklace. A stunning example of Victorian jewelry with (78) Old Miner's Cut and Rose Cut Diamonds, G-J in Color, VS-...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.33 in D 0.09 in L 6.25 in
Victorian, Bangle Bracelet, Yellow Gold, Seed Pearl, Floral Motif, circa 1840
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Victorian Hinged Hollow Bangle Bracelet with safety chain is 10 Karat Yellow Gold, featuring a dainty floral motif with (20) Seed Pearls, Circa 1840. Bracelet measures 6.25" inner...
Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold
Marcus & Co. Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl Brooch
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Marcus & Co Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Brooch Authentic antique large oval Amethyst brooch with diamond and pearls. The genuine fine quality faceted oval amethyst measures 23mm x 18...
Diamond, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Faith, Hope and Charity Locket with Turquoise and Pearls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Victorian era 9k back and front locket features a faceted border and the symbols of faith, hope and charity - a cross, anchor and heart - all accented with seed pearls and turqu...
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Unavailable
W 0.5 in D 0.5 in L 7.65 in
Victorian, 14 Karat, Old Mine-Cut Amethyst and Seed Pearl Hat Pin, circa 1840
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Victorian, 14 Karat Gold, Seed Pearl and Old Mine-Cut Amethyst Hat Pin, Circa 1840, features a bezel-set, round brilliant, old mine cut natural amethyst stone set at the top of the p...
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Griscom &Osborn American Fresh Water Seed Pearl 14k Gold Hair Barrette
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
`Featuring (27) American freshwater seed pearls, 3.0 mm to 2.0 mm, set in an open scroll motif 14k yellow gold hair barrette mounting, 46 X 12.9 X 4.2 mm, suspending a decorative pea...
Pearl, 14k Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Earrings
Located in New York, NY
22K yellow gold floral earrings containing round-cut rubies, blue and white sapphires, emeralds, pearls, opals, and turquoises. Metal: 22K Yellow Gold Size: 18mm in Diameter Total...
Emerald, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow ...
GIA Certified Handmade Freshwater Pearl Turquoise Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Original American Arts & Crafts 1895 handmade 14k yellow gold bracelet with natural freshwater pearls and natural Turquoise. 8.25 inches in length. 1 natural freshwat...
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Nouveau Freshwater Pearl Openwork Link Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Nouveau 14K gold openwork link bracelet set with freshwater pearls with rosé overtones. With original safety chain.
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Freshwater Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau freshwater pearl and yellow gold necklace circa 1905.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K Gold Ancient Greek Revival Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 22-karat yellow gold ancient Greek revival design earrings, each set with one freshwater pearl, measuring 2.25 inches long complete with traditional hook closures.
Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Gold and Natural Freshwater Pearl Ring, circa 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Nouveau ring with a "bloom" finish and centering a natural freshwater pearl. This ring in excellent condition is a size 8 and can easily be sized.
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
1.85 Carat Diamond Freshwater Pearl Victorian Revival Style Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified natural baroque freshwater pearl and diamond bracelet in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Natural Freshwater Pearl Platinum Laurel Band Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering three natural freshwater pearls, button shaped, and measuring from 6.0 mm to 6.5 mm Well matched in gray body color with very strong rosè overtones and very good luster S...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Gold Ladies Brooch with Freshwater Pearls, circa 1880
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15k gold ladies brooch with freshwater pearls Hallmarked 15K Made in England Circa 1880's.
Freshwater Pearl, 15k Gold
1900 Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial cross pendant is designed with dimension and sleek geometry Set with well matched 2.0 mm natural freshwater pearls Cream in body color with strong silver overtones and ...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1900 Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heart shaped charm is set to front with natural freshwater pearls 1.5 mm in size with cream to white body color and good luster Opens on a hinge to reveal to heart shaped recesses ...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold
1900 Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heart shaped charm is set to front with natural freshwater pearls 1.5 mm in size with cream to white body color and good luster Opens on a hinge to reveal to heart shaped recesses ...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold
1900 Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heart shaped charm is set to front with natural freshwater pearls 1.5 mm in size with cream to white body color and good luster Opens on a hinge to reveal to heart shaped recesses ...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold
Victorian 15 Karat Gold and Enamel Ladies Earrings with Freshwater Pearls, 1880s
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian 15K gold and enamel ladies earrings with freshwater pearls 1880's Dimensions - Size : 5 x 1.7 x 0.8 cm Weight: 12 grams total Freshwater Pearls - Total Number of Pearls ...
15k Gold
New Bastian Inverun Freshwater Pearl Ring Sterling Silver Modern Women's
By Bastian Inverun
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Finish: Satin Stone Information: Freshwater Pearl - Face Height (north to south): 15/32" (11.2mm) Rise Above Finger: 3/16" (4.3mm) Weight: 7.2 Gram...
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Clam Shell Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a deeply ridged clam shell Opens on a hinge to reveal a 3.0 mm round natural freshwater pearl Completed by jump ring bale Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Measure...
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Question Mark Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a whiplash question mark with grooved edges Centering a rose cut diamond - prong set With a natural freshwater pearl at the tail end of the symbol Pearl is 2 mm and wh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Foliate Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as four branches of highly rendered scrolled foliate with top branch depicting a serene Green Man motif Centering a natural freshwater pearl measuring approximately 2.5 mm,...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cable chain necklace is designed with ornately swagged chain and a scrolled gold station center Featuring bezel set round cut amethyst with articulated pear cut amethyst drops Brig...
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ladies Platinum Freshwater Pearl Choker Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco Ladies Platinum Freshwater Pearl Choker Necklace With Diamonds (1.05 CT) Made in France Circa.1920's.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Jade Natural Freshwater Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a navette cabochon of jade measuring approximately 21.0 x 7.0 mm Translucent with mottled green to light green color Surrounded by strung 1.5 mm natural freshwater pearls...
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau 0.65 CTW Amethyst Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pterodactyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set mixed round cut amethyst weighing approximately 0.65 carat; transparent and a saturated purple color Flanked by two mirrored pterodactyl creatures with highl...
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Sword Brooch, 1890's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a sword with bezel set turquoise at its hilt Pear and oval cut cabochons with opaque greenish-blue and light blue color Set throughout by round natural freshw...
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Edwardian Natural Freshwater Pearl Platinum Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of deeply ridged bar links, in sequences of three, alternating with stations of seven round freshwater natural pearls Pearls measure approximately 2.0 mm and a...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Amethyst Natural Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original handmade Victorian pendant. 7.75 carat center round amethyst with 3 antique round cut Amethyst dangle below with scroll design hangers along with 2 natural fresh water pear...
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Freshwater Pearl and Gemset Gold Serpent Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold ring comprised of a snake set with diamonds and a demantoid garnet entwined around a fresh water pearl, in 14k. Numbered 10413. Top measures approximately 1.8 x 1...
Diamond, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Jade Diamond Freshwater Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cabochon jade measuring approximately 10.8 x 108 x 4.8 mm, mottled or variegated green with very good polish and luster Accented by one old mine cut diamond weighi...
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a heart pavéd throughout by 2.0 mm natural freshwater seed pearls, ranged in color and quality Centering a cluster of old European cut diamonds weighing in total approxi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14...
Victorian Diamond Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Insect Brooch, 1890s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as winged bee-like insect with adorable polished gold appendages and accented by ruby cabochon eyes Centering a bead set old European cut diamond weighing approxi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Freshwater Pearl Fantasy Cut Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a stylized milgrain navette form with a decorative triptych base Centering a bezel set fantasy cut amethyst measuring approximately 12.7 x 7.2 mm Shaped as a...
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold
Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold and platinum pendant with diamonds and freshwater pearl. The pendant has 31 old mine-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.15 carats, and a natural fres...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Pearl and Platinum Ear Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Edwardian platinum earrings with diamonds and freshwater pearls. The earrings have round-cut diamonds and pavé diamonds with an approximate total weight of 2.20 carats, and...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
French Art Nouveau Plique-à-Jour Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and plique-à-jour pendant with a freshwater pearl. The pendant has a freshwater pearl drop hanging from the daisy inspired pendant.
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16" Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 1.5" long Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat to...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Double Strand Cultured Pearl & Diamond Clasp Necklace in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco double strand cultured pearl necklace is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a decorative diamond clasp set in white gold. The clasp is ador...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Sri Lankan pink sapphire, faceted into rondelles that vary slightly in size. The color shifts from soft rose to deeper pink depending on the stone. 18K gold beads spaced through. Pi...
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
L 22 in
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Sapphire Pearl Enamel Pendant, England Circa 1910
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Art Nouveau Pendant is special. It is enameled in colors of Blue, Green, Pink and Cream. It also has a Pear shaped Blue Sapphire in the center and single cut Diamonds surround....
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Dainty Diamond Emerald Stud Earrings Made in Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Diamond Emerald Stud Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparklin...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Beaded Necklace with 18k Gold Accents, 22 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive 22-inch necklace features beautifully faceted, cushion-shaped aquamarines that have been accented with 18k yellow gold and textured 14k white gold beads. The aquamari...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Jewels 18K Yellow Gold Cosmic Wide Link Bracelet, 7 Inch Length
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 7 inch length with box clasp Safety closure Crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, this 8-inch-long bracelet can be clasped at any desired lengt...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Antique Austro-Hungarian Synthetic Ruby Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1880s Austro-Hungarian era 18k gold earrings centered with 2 antique synthetic ruby stones flanked with rose cut diamonds earrings lenght 2.5cm hall marked with dog head gold...
$9,677 / set
W 0.91 in D 0.22 in L 3.08 in
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, datin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Pearl Safety Pin Set In Original Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous set comes with the original box. the safety pins are modelled in 9carat gold and set with a pearl. Largest Pin Length: 4.5cm Smallest Pin Length: 2.5cm Weight Pins O...
Pearl, Gold
$55,838
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$235Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a g...
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.