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Abalone and Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box, circa 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English paper mache and mother of pearl jewelry box depicting a charming scene with three
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Early 1900s English Other Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Victorian Rosewood & Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery/Sewing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Victorian rosewood and mother-of-pearl jewellery/sewing box having pretty pewter and mother-of
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19th Century English Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, GB
this Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of rectangular shape with faceted pillar
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
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H 4.72 in W 9.84 in D 7.48 in
Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box
Located in London, GB
A very good quality and unusual Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century English Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Victorian English rosewood jewellery box with fitted interior, a removable inner
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th Century Victorian mother of pearl applied jewellery box. Dating back to 1880
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
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H 2.56 in W 7.29 in D 6.11 in
19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th Century Victorian mother of pearl applied jewellery box. Dating back to 1880
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
19th Century Victorian Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box, c.1880
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H 6.3 in W 13 in D 10.24 in
Cameo Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Brooch centering a cameo on bluish agate decorated with a profile of a woman wearing pearl jewelry
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch
Cameo Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 1.66 in D 0.2 in L 2.05 in
1920s Antique 0.26ct Diamond and Pearl 12k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum set twist ring; part of our antique pearl jewellery collections. This fine and impressive pearl
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1920s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Bypass Seed Pearl Coral Textured Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
, adjustments are available upon request. Embrace a piece that echoes tales of yesteryears. Seed pearl jewelry
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Swallow Chain Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grams Stock Number: We-12553 Turquoise and pearl jewelry was traditionally worn as bridal jewelry
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1880s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century by Giuseppe Bonito The Painter's Studio or Allegory of Painting
Located in Milano, Lombardia
and pearl jewellery. The work has been attributed by critics to Giuseppe Bonito, a painter active in
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Paris holds a piece of Pearl jewelry found in the sarcophagus of a Persian Princess dating back to 420
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1920s Art Deco Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent piece of Austro-Hungarian Emerald Ruby and Pearl jewelry. It is in the
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

M. K. Walton - 1854 Watercolour, The Debutante
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour full body portrait of a beautiful, young debutante in a ball gown and pearl
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19th Century Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Watercolor

Louis-Philippe Ormolu Clock, Esmeralda or Dancer with a Tambourine
Located in Paris, FR
tambourine. She wears a crown of flowers and a rich pearl jewelry displays. The dancer is Esmeralda, a 16
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Antique 4.08Ct Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Earring and Ring Set Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive diamond and pearl jewellery set has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with silver settings. The
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1870s Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
from the true representation of this fine example of vintage pearl jewellery. Diamond Quality Color
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Brooch
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W 0.3 in L 2.4 in
Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of pearl jewelry/estate jewelry
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1890s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 1.06 in L 1.38 in
1890s Antique Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch Belle Époque
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond and pearl jewellery/estate jewelry. SKU: C1492
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1890s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Poitiers, FR
necklace since it is worn around the neck. This antique fine pearl jewelry is in its original condition and
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
true representation of this fine example of antique pearl jewellery/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.14 in W 0.48 in L 18 in
Antique 1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of pearl jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A6212
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1920s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

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

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique pearl jewelry/estate jewelry
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1880s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive pearl and
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1920s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewellery collection. This fine and impressive seed pearl necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
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1880s Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 0.2 in W 1.05 in L 2.68 in
Cultured Pearl and 5.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl
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1660s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1910s Antique Pearl and Diamond Rose Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive pearl and
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1910s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
true representation of this fine example of pearl jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: C2533
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1890s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Neoclassical Marble Statue of Rebecca at the Well
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
bucket, while a jar of water sits at her feet; pearl jewellery hangs around her neck, and bracelets wrap
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Late 19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Pearl Jewelry

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique Pearl and 1.18Ct Diamond and 15k White Gold Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine example of antique pearl jewellery/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond
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1910s Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Antique Victorian Blister Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Chick Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine example of antique blister pearl jewellery/estate jewelry. Ruby Quality Color Red
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine example of natural pearl jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A9043
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Black Onyx Enamel and Seed Pearl 20 Karat Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique pearl jewellery/estate
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1880s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 1.42 Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of this fine example of pearl jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: C1159
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1910s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.92 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique pearl and diamond ring
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1910s Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl and 1.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine example of pearl jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: C2873
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1890s Art Deco Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Portrait of Queen Mary Henrietta Stuart, Wife of Willem of Orange, 1752
Located in Langweer, NL
, wearing pearl jewellery, wearing low-necked gown with brooch at front. Artists and Engravers: Jakob
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18th Century Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Paper

Antique 1900s Pearl and 1.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive pearl and diamond drop
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique 1900s Pearl and 1.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Antique 1900s Pearl and 1.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
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W 0.59 in D 14.96 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Blister Pearl and 0.42Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of our pearl jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
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1860s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of pearl jewelry/estate jewelry
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1920s French Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
this fine example of pearl jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: C2573
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Pearl and 1.50ct Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of diamond and pearl jewelry/estate
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

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

Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and 1.43 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive pearl and diamond
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of pearl jewellery/estate jewelry. SKU: C1462
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1880s French Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 0.2 in L 1.5 in
1.23 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of pearl jewelry
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Art Nouveau Pearl 1.14 Carat Diamond Gold and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of pearl jewellery/estate jewelry
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.10 Carat Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
true representation of this fine example of pearl jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: C2566
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco 1.27 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
example of pearl jewellery/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour J Clarity VS2 Cut
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Three Wise Monkeys Box Komyo 光明
Located in Newark, England
pearl jewellery . In 1973 Kichigoro’s grandson, Uyeda Shintaro (植田新太郎), introduced the Italian jewelry
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Pearl Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

17th century portrait of a lady
By Nicolaes Maes
Located in Bath, Somerset
feigned oval, the lady wears a pearl necklace and earrings, an ivory silk gown adorned with pearls with a
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Pearl Jewelry

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Canvas, Oil

Victorian Seed Pearl Bracelet Antique 16K Gold Mesh Cuff
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Pearl Bracelet, 16K Gold Bracelet (carefully tested and guaranteed). Twelve natural creamy white seed
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1890s Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Pendant Locket Oval 14K Gold Antique
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
and guaranteed) and set with Natural genuine freshwater 0.8mm each seed pearls . The pendant (when
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1890s Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yakov Heller Silver Mabe Pearl 3 Piece Jewelry Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage electroform sterling silver and mabe pearls three-piece jewelry set by Yakov Heller, an
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19th Century Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Victorian Diamond Pearl Bracelet 14K Gold & Silver Bangle 4.44 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
natural diamonds range from VS1 to SI1 clarity and H color. Three Natural pearls measure 5.85mm for the
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1890s Antique Pearl Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Onyx & Seed Pearl Mourning Jewelry 3-Piece Suite
Located in METAIRIE, LA
gun. Each containing Oval Slab cut pieces of Natural Black Onyx Accented with Natural Seed Pearls
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1890s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

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Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Flower Pendant or Brooch w Seed Pearls Diamond, Victorian, Circa 1929
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
carefully, you will see that the pearls are genuine seed pearls and the workmanship is impeccable. It has a
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1920s American Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Pearl & Glass Alice Caviness Jewelry Set Earrings Bracelet & Pin
By Alice Caviness
Located in Jacksonville, FL
: B2 / P3 Embrace the allure of the past with this exquisite Antique Pearl, Glass, and Rhinestone
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Silver Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Diamond and Pearl Ring combines classic Edwardian style with the symmetry
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Drop Earring Brooch Ring Jewelry Set Gold Turquoises Pearls Diamond, Vienna 1890
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
LATE VICTORIAN (= VIENNESE LATEST HISTORICISM) GOLDEN JEWELRY SET: PAIR OF EARRINGS as well as RING
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Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

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Antique Pearl Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of antique pearl jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of antique pearl jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of antique pearl jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Krementz & Co and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and rose cut versions for sale. Finding an object in our assortment of antique pearl jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2513 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Pearl Jewelry?

On average, a piece of antique pearl jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,494, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $550,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Pearl Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pearl jewelry can last for generations as long as it is properly cared for. Avoid letting your pearl jewelry come into contact with lotions, perfumes or hair products. Always handle it with clean hands and clean it gently with a soft cloth occasionally. Avoid wearing it with other necklaces that can scratch it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Mikimoto pearl jewelry is marked with either ‘Mikimoto’ or their ‘M’ logo. The pearls used by Mikimoto are exceptional in quality, with lustrous, thick nacre, beautifully round shape and no color imperfections. Shop a wide range of professionally authenticated Mikimoto pieces from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Seed pearls are small pearls that get their name from their diminutive size. They’re sometimes used in jewelry today but were most popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern seed pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.