Antique White Gold, Natural Freshwater River Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Edwardian period brooch. Set with 14 graduated natural (possibly Mississippi) river freshwater pearls in the round in a 10k white gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
American Antique Victorian 14K Gold Natural Mississippi River Pearl Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Antique Victorian 14K Gold Natural Mississippi River Pearl Brooch 2.3 gram Acid test shows 14K on Brooch and Silver on post Victorian American Workmanship circa 1880s No Ha...
Pearl, 14k Gold
$546Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate flexible link dangling necklace was executed in the secessionist style around 1905. It is most likely of European origin, however, an attribution to a specific country ...
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
1916 Antique Necklace solid 18K Gold Filigree Citrine River Pearl / 7.7 gr
Located in SE
Antique hand-made Swedish necklace in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Delicate filigree work, oval and drop cut natural Citrine stones accented with tiny Seed Pearl. The Citrines of Orange /...
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold River & Seed Pearl Flower Dangle Pendant w/ Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Genuine River & Seed Pearls - Baroque & Round Shape - Stem Set - Nice White Color Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.70 Grams Overall Width: 27.1mm (1") H...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.62 in L 1.22 in
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Natural River Pearl and Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Natural River Pearl and Diamond Pin Pendant.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Natural River Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Eleven rocky old single-cut diamonds encircle a luminous, sculptural natural river pearl in this glorious ring from the 1880s. Crafted in 18K yellow gold topped with silver for the d...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
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H 1.78 in W 0.79 in D 0.12 in L 14.97 in
Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate flexible link dangling necklace was executed in the secessionist style around 1905. It is most likely of European origin, however, an attribution to a specific country ...
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
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H 2.45 in W 1.19 in D 0.44 in
Antique Brooch Pendant Silver Natural River Pearl Citrine Smokey Quartz Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant and festive brooch with three articulated drops can also be worn as a pendant. It was made in the second half of the 19th century in the so called Austro-Hungarian style...
Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Hand Wrought Antique Chain Necklace with Freshwater River Pearls
Located in Big Bend, WI
Antique 18K yellow gold chain necklace featuring freshwater river pearls.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14K Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Pendant with Pearl Drops
Located in Venice, CA
It hangs from a delicate 14k gold Italian belcher link chain. The natural antique sapphire measures 6 x 4.5 mm. The largest of the natural antique Mississippi River pearls measures...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Citrine Seed Pearl Mississippi River Pearl Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Measures 16 x 9 mm. Surrounded by seed pearls 2 mm. and three pendants of gold chain and American Mississippi River fresh water pearls. 14K yellow gold cable chain 18 inches long.
Citrine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and River Pearls Ladies Ring
Located in St.amford, CT
Very pretty antique ring from 1900s. Victorian Era. Simple and period three stone ring showcases a 5 X 6 mm blue sapphire estimated 0.70 carats, adorned by 2 X 3.5 mm river pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halfway Tennis Necklace 3.51 Carats Total
Located in Great Neck, NY
This refined halfway emerald and diamond tennis necklace is expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold, offering a timeless silhouette with elevated brilliance. Designed to highlight t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
CHANEL black/white silk satin dress FR 40 Fall 2001 01A
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Fall 2001 Elegant dress in black and white silk satin with drapery on the neckline. Short sleeves. Side pockets. Zip closure on the back. size FR 40 Made in France 100% silk ...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Fall Winter 1995 Runway Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Set
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Silk Blouse, Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 runway show is a striking mix of mens...
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Black silk gauze, heavily embroidered with irridized paillettes creating swirling complex patterns highlighted with densely embroidered irridized flowers. The heavy ornamentation of ...
$4,059
H 0.17 in W 1.08 in L 1.69 in
Antique 3.83 Carat Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Brooch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco 3.83 carat diamond and platinum brooch; part of our diverse antique Art Deco jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and...
Diamond, Platinum
Birthstone December Turquoise Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Tibetan turquoise, cut into substantial rondelles that graduate in size along the strand. The 18K gold beads mark the rhythm without interrupting the blue. This is the bolder version...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,500
Size: F40 fits like a Small
Unworn NINA RICCI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Corseted Evening Gown Massive Train
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci FW08 Vintage Runway Silk exterior Purple, orange, gray hues mix together for an amazing Fall/Winter Gown Looks, and was, extremely expensive A true Bell of the Ball gown H...
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with an very important look. 12.05 carats of fine green emeralds. 28.04 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold The de...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Geoffrey Beene Boutique Silk Dress 1960s
By Geoffrey Beene Boutique, Geoffrey Beene
Located in Water Mill, NY
A charming silk dress in a pink/black check from Geoffrey Beene. It has a black Peter pan collar, side seam pockets, black button cuffs on long sleeves and round black decorative but...
Art Deco Faux Pearl Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Faux Pearl and paste tiara from the 1920's. Paste elements with pearls are attached to a rhodium band and is hinged so that it can expand with wearer. Interior band ...
$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
Georgian Boxed Woven Pearl Starburst Tiara, Circa 1780
Located in Altrincham, GB
A spectacular Georgian tiara, gorgeously crafted and fitted in a royal blue velvet box. Its composed of countless natural and seed pearls, I can't imagine you could count them all- a...
Pearl, Base Metal
Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A feminine and lively necklace, that although is over 200 years old is a current and youthful necklace for today. Foiled back red garnets create five pointed flowers with oval garnet...
Garnet, 18k Gold
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.