Angela Cummings for Assael Coral Motif Diamond Pearl Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of coral motif 18k gold earrings, crafted by Angela Cummings in collaboration with Assael, set with 12mm South Sea pearls, and approx. 1.95ctw G/Vs diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Assael Coral Diamond Earrings Tahitian South Sea Pearls Estate 18k White Gold
By Assael
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate Assael angel skin coral, diamond & Tahitian South Sea pearl earrings crafted in 18k white gold.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Angelskin Coral and Tahitian Gray Pearl Earrings by Assael
By Assael
Located in Troy, MI
These lovely earrings have gem quality gray Tahitian pearls enveloped by 1.79 Cttw diamonds & beautifully colored Angleskin Coral. Not long ago, Assael discovered a trove of Gem Ange...
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Assael 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl and Coral Earrings
By Assael
Located in New York, NY
The pearls measure approximately 14.9 x 13.4mm. Coral measures approximately 11 x 7mm. Signed Assael, 18K.
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.20cts Diamonds Baroque pearl earrings and Detachable Baroque Pearls, 18K Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our ‘Diamond Disk Earrings’ by Michelle Massoura feature a pair of glimmering diamond disks (width 7mm), set in 18Karat Gold and detachable baroque pearls. The diamond disk studs can...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950 ca 6.50 Ct Diamond 15.50 mm South Sea Pearl Earrings 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Be a Star! An exceptional pair of high end vintage clip on earrings, date 1950 ca – classy and everlasting style of luxury jewellery Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold to in an outstan...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Marilyn Cooperman Keshi Pearl and Diamond Day to Night Earrings
By Marilyn Cooperman
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold and platinum ear pendants by Marilyn Cooperman, consisting of 5.00 carats of diamonds surrounding inlaid Keshi pearls of various sizes. Earring drops detach for day or ni...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Angela Cummings for Assael Vintage Crisscross Golden South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
A celebrated design by Angela Cummings for Assael, these sculptural Crisscross earrings showcase the designer's signature balance of fluid movement and timeless elegance. Crafted in ...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Angela Cummings for Assael Fine Pearl 4.20 Ct Diamond Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Epitome eternal elegance these outstanding Angela Cummings for Assael earrings hand crafted of solid Platinum and 18 KT Set with two perfect white silvery Pearls of 11.8 mm. average ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sterling Silver Coral Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings, 0.80ct
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual pair of drop earrings with Italian coral top, black onyx creating a subtle Japanese pagoda motif, a pearl at the bottom and all bordered in round, brilliant cut diamonds i...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Oscar Heyman South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings 16.5 mm
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Wailea, HI
Elevate your jewelry collection with these magnificent Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Earrings by the legendary Oscar Heyman. Renowned as the "Jeweler’s Jeweler," Oscar Heyman has been...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Angela Cummings for Assael Criss Cross Pearl Diamond Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings for Assael "Criss Cross" pearl diamond ear clips Full-cut diamonds of approximately 4.75 carats, south sea pearls (each measures approximately 12.5 mm), platinum an...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mabe Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Mobe a Pearl and Diamond Earrings White gold earrings set with two mobe pearls accented with marquise and brilliant round cut dimaonds. Total Approximate Diamond Weight: 1.22 cara...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Large GUM DROP Earrings with South Sea Pearls and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Large GUM DROP™ Earrings with South Sea Pearls diamonds. The Top Gray SS Pearl and Bottom SS White Pearl is approximately and 4 diamonds weighing approximately 0.60...
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Assael Tahitian South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold and platinum cocktail earrings by Angela Cummings for Assael, set with approx. 2.20ctw G/VS diamonds and 11.5mm Tahitian South Sea pearls in the center. Earrings mea...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Earrings in White Gold with 2 Thaiti Pearl and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. This 18k white gold (24,65gr.) pair of earrings is set with 2 top quality Thaiti pearls...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Ambrosi 6.48 Carat Diamond and SouthSea Pearl Drop Earrings
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful hand crafted earrings are composed of two 15x16mm SouthSea Pearls which hang from a swirl of round brilliant cut diamonds. The cone shape is fully articulated, allow...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Fancy Color Pink Diamond Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and pink diamond earrings feature two splendid South Sea pearls of 16.5mm diameter on the ear. The pearls are accompanied by a design of petals set en pavé with 6...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold, 4.59 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearls Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat white gold earrings by Cellini Jewelers NYC are designed with 2 swirls set with pave Diamonds. A South Sea Pearl sits at the center of the earring, and 2 more South S...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angela Cummings Assael Pearl Diamond Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings Pearl, Diamond Clip-on Earrings The pearls are from Assael collection, collaboration with Angela Beautiful Contemporary Swirling Ribbon Design Made form 18k and Pla...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Rare Serpenti Watch 18k Gold White Enamel Gemstones
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed as a coiled serpent, this Bulgari Serpenti watch is made from 18k gold, with each segment shaped to create a smooth fit around the wrist. The body is covered in glossy white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$2,516Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$520Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1920
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine cut natural Colombian emerald with indications of minor clarity enhancement in an open back ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Gold, Green Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Gold, Green Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet This bangle bracelet has the bombé bangle applied with patterned apple green enamel, continuously set with diagonal r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
18k Tiffany and Co. Angela Cummings Earrings. 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Gemstone: Lapis lazuli Closure: Clip-on Jewelry style: Avant garde Tiffany and Co. 18k Gold Earrings. Hallmarked Tiffany & Co. and 18k. Tests appropriately....
Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Thorn & Twig Pearl Necklace ANGELA CUMMINGS For ASSAEL
By Angela Cummings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional necklace by Angela Cummings for Assael. The quality is exactly what you have come to expect of Angela Cummings and whoever she creates for. This piece is no exception...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pearl And Diamond Ear Clip Earrings In Platinum.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Pearl & Diamond Ear Clip Earrings In Platinum. Center of the earrings set with two 11.9mm cultured south sea.pearls, surrounded by halos of slanted marquise cut diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Angela Cummings for Assael Diamond Pearl Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings for Assael diamond pearl ear clips Round-cut diamonds of approximately 6 carats, south sea cultured pearls, platinum and 18 karat white gold; marked Cummings, Assae...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Angela Cummings 26.00cttw Platinum Round Diamond Cloud Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Experience the epitome of luxury with the Angela Cummings Platinum Round Diamond Cloud Bracelet, boasting an impressive total carat weight of 26.00cttw. Crafted with meticulous atten...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.