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Basra Pearl

Antique Mughal 22k Gold Emerald Faceted Bead, Basra Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Antique Mughal 22k Gold Emerald Faceted Bead, Basra Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Antique Mughal 22k Gold Emerald Faceted Bead, Basra Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Located in Yorba Linda, CA

Antique Mughal 22k Gold Emerald Faceted Bead, Basra Pearl and Diamond Necklace This stunning

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold

120 Years Old GIA Certified Natural Basra Pearls & Emerald Necklace 14KY Gold
120 Years Old GIA Certified Natural Basra Pearls & Emerald Necklace 14KY Gold

120 Years Old GIA Certified Natural Basra Pearls & Emerald Necklace 14KY Gold

Located in New York, NY

120 Years Old GIA Certified Natural Basra Pearls & Emerald Necklace 14KY Gold GIA Report 2225309773

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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch

GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata

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Antique 1760s Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant, circa 1910s
Edwardian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant, circa 1910s

Edwardian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant, circa 1910s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

natural saltwater basra pearl, weighing approximately 15 carats and measuring approximately 12.8 x 9.7 x

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Elephant Customized Bag Bijoux
Elephant Customized Bag Bijoux

Elephant Customized Bag Bijoux

By Ashna Mehta

Located in Dubai, AE

, luminous Basra pearls, rare Paraiba tourmaline, and ethereal opal. This piece transforms the revered

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2010s Emirian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Antique Indian Basra Pearl Diamond Colombian Emerald Necklace
Antique Indian Basra Pearl Diamond Colombian Emerald Necklace

Antique Indian Basra Pearl Diamond Colombian Emerald Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

Metal: 22K yellow gold 100% natural basra pearl. 1.25 carat diamond. Rose cut. F-G color, VS

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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Rare Canetille Work Natural Garnet and Basra Pearls Brooch
Georgian Rare Canetille Work Natural Garnet and Basra Pearls Brooch

Georgian Rare Canetille Work Natural Garnet and Basra Pearls Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Gems: 1 strand of natural Basra pearls ranging in diameter from 3 mm. to 5 mm. - 1 rose cut natural

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Antique 1780s Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Miniature Diamond Rare Huge Natural Basra Pearl Necklace
Antique Miniature Diamond Rare Huge Natural Basra Pearl Necklace

Antique Miniature Diamond Rare Huge Natural Basra Pearl Necklace

Located in Napoli, IT

Finally embellished by a large sized, Natural Not Nucleated Salt Sea Basra Pearl which is a rarity by its

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Beautiful Victorian Natural No Heat Sapphire Natural Basra Pearl Trilogy Ring
Beautiful Victorian Natural No Heat Sapphire Natural Basra Pearl Trilogy Ring

Beautiful Victorian Natural No Heat Sapphire Natural Basra Pearl Trilogy Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

mine cushion with an amazing result to the eye Pearls are Natural not nucleated Basra Pearls 6.6 mm

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Antique 1860s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Natural Basra Pearl Single Strand Necklace
Edwardian Natural Basra Pearl Single Strand Necklace

Edwardian Natural Basra Pearl Single Strand Necklace

Located in Napoli, IT

pearls is the Persian Gulf Fine in white creamy colour hue, well matched in colour with minimal variaton

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold

Victorian Natural Basra Pearl 2.40 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Victorian Natural Basra Pearl 2.40 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings

Victorian Natural Basra Pearl 2.40 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

Pearls Basra origin – 9 mm. button irregular shape as the majority of Natural pearls – part of their

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Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Rare Natural Pearl and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Rare Natural Pearl and Diamond Trilogy Ring

Rare Natural Pearl and Diamond Trilogy Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Victorian period in fantastic trilogy version made with a centre Natural Basra Pearl mounted as

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Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Double Strand Not Nucleated Basra Sea Pearls from the Persian Gulf
Victorian Double Strand Not Nucleated Basra Sea Pearls from the Persian Gulf

Victorian Double Strand Not Nucleated Basra Sea Pearls from the Persian Gulf

Located in Napoli, IT

Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 2 strands of natural Basra pearls ranging in diameter from 3 mm. to 12 mm

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Antique 1870s Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Maharaja to Be Necklace with Medallion
Maharaja to Be Necklace with Medallion

Maharaja to Be Necklace with Medallion

Located in Nuevo Leon, MX

with white sapphires and beautiful enamel separated by 5 strings of diminute Basra Pearls.

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Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold

Gold Princess Necklace with Rubies in One Side and Diamonds on the Back
Gold Princess Necklace with Rubies in One Side and Diamonds on the Back

Gold Princess Necklace with Rubies in One Side and Diamonds on the Back

Located in Nuevo Leon, MX

Old gold Princess necklace with rubies in one side and diamonds on the back, with hanging Basra

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby

Gold Queen's Necklace or "Ranihaar"
Gold Queen's Necklace or "Ranihaar"

Gold Queen's Necklace or "Ranihaar"

Located in Nuevo Leon, MX

between 2 emerald chords and Basra Pearls on top, multiple triangles cascade hanging from diamond flowers

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Early 20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Rare Panel Ring
Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Rare Panel Ring

Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Rare Panel Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

piece. Pure Beauty! Metal: Platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 natural Basra pearl of 5 mm

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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau 9.50 Carat Diamond Natural Pearls Rare Bracelet
Art Nouveau 9.50 Carat Diamond Natural Pearls Rare Bracelet

Art Nouveau 9.50 Carat Diamond Natural Pearls Rare Bracelet

Located in Napoli, IT

platinum Hallmarks: assay (for both) and maker Gems: 3 natural Basra pearls of 6 mm. in diameter each – 24

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Antique 1880s Art Nouveau More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Traditional Indian Gold Nose Ring Nath
Traditional Indian Gold Nose Ring Nath

Traditional Indian Gold Nose Ring Nath

Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL

this was in fact financed by the Indians. The pearls came to shore at the harbour city Basra, hence

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Antique 19th Century Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Basra Pearl Necklace Antique French GIA Certified
Basra Pearl Necklace Antique French GIA Certified

Basra Pearl Necklace Antique French GIA Certified

Located in Northampton, MA

-cultured saltwater Basra pearls. These luminous and exquisite pearls range in size from 1.99mm near the

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Basra Pearl Ring of Spectacular Color and Quality Certified Natural
Basra Pearl Ring of Spectacular Color and Quality Certified Natural

Basra Pearl Ring of Spectacular Color and Quality Certified Natural

Located in Northampton, MA

Behold the natural beauty of a fine, certified Basra pearl from the Persian Gulf securely set

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2010s Bahraini Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Natural Pearl Strand Necklace Basra Saltwater, circa 1900
Natural Pearl Strand Necklace Basra Saltwater, circa 1900

Natural Pearl Strand Necklace Basra Saltwater, circa 1900

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

. They were found in the Middle Eastern seas, and hence are also called Basra pearls. However oil

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace, circa 1920s
Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace, circa 1920s

Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace, circa 1920s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A fine natural saltwater pearl necklace with a ruby and diamond clasp, ca. 1920s. The round basra

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Basra Sea Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
Basra Sea Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp

Basra Sea Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp

Located in Northampton, MA

This early Victorian necklace is composed of luminous and gleaming natural, non-nucleated Basra

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Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire

Double Row Natural Pearl Strands Necklace with Royal Provenance
Double Row Natural Pearl Strands Necklace with Royal Provenance

Double Row Natural Pearl Strands Necklace with Royal Provenance

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

opposed to cultured pearls. They were found in the Middle Eastern seas, and hence are also called Basra

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20th Century English Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold

A Diamond and Basra Pearl Tikka.
A Diamond and Basra Pearl Tikka.

A Diamond and Basra Pearl Tikka.

Located in London, GB

A beautiful diamond and basra pearl tikka pendent in the form of a crescent moon and flower.The

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Indian Drop Necklaces

Rare Victorian Four Strand Graduated Natural Basra Pearl Necklace, circa 1860
Rare Victorian Four Strand Graduated Natural Basra Pearl Necklace, circa 1860

Rare Victorian Four Strand Graduated Natural Basra Pearl Necklace, circa 1860

Located in Napoli, IT

Legendary Basra Pearls Basra Pearls have been highly prized for Millennia—its uses date back to

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Antique 1860s Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 10k Gold

Beautiful Victorian Diamond Natural Basra Pearl Double Target Earrings
Beautiful Victorian Diamond Natural Basra Pearl Double Target Earrings

Beautiful Victorian Diamond Natural Basra Pearl Double Target Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

rare Basra Pearls – not nucleated – beautifully topped by old cut diamonds to complement as everlasting

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Antique 1880s Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Mughal Pearl Diamond Tikka Necklace 18th century
Mughal Pearl Diamond Tikka Necklace 18th century

Mughal Pearl Diamond Tikka Necklace 18th century

Located in London, GB

A natural basra pearl necklace with Mughal tikka pendant set with flat cut diamonds and enamelled

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Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

A PAIR OF GOLD AND ENAMEL EARRINGS

A PAIR OF GOLD AND ENAMEL EARRINGS

Located in London, GB

and green.The earrings are mounted with a single row of basra pearls.

Magnificent Indian Diamond and Enamel Bazuband
Magnificent Indian Diamond and Enamel Bazuband

Magnificent Indian Diamond and Enamel Bazuband

Located in Nuevo Leon, MX

decorated with red, green and white enamel foliate detail, mounted in gold with intricate stringed basra

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Early 20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Natural Pearl and Diamond Earrings

Natural Pearl and Diamond Earrings

By Sarah Ho

Located in London, GB

(76 pcs) from an antique Basra Pearl necklace with two pear cut H VS diamonds of 1.01ct and 1ct and

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian Large Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Ring
Edwardian Large Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Ring

Edwardian Large Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Epitome of Eternal Elegance! An outstanding treasure from the past, rare antique Natural Basra

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Rare Natural Basra Pearls Long Flapper Necklace 33.3 Grams
Rare Natural Basra Pearls Long Flapper Necklace 33.3 Grams

Rare Natural Basra Pearls Long Flapper Necklace 33.3 Grams

Located in Napoli, IT

Pearls Basra Origin of 2.5 mm. in size Fantastic selection of Mother Nature made Pearls, each with its

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Antique 1790s Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Basra Pearl Ring
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Basra Pearl Ring

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Basra Pearl Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Basra sea pearl from the Persian Gulf A charming, classy ring from the Victorian period stepping back

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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

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Basra Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact basra pearl you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 15k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect basra pearl may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also antique cushion cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a basra pearl, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Basra Pearl?

Prices for a basra pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,250 and can go as high as $26,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,950.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

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.

Questions About Basra Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Basra pearls, which originate from the Persian Gulf, are usually much lighter than other varieties of pearls and tend to have irregular shapes. When you feel a genuine Basra pearl, it will be cool at first, then warm up when worn. Authenticate a Basra pearl with the "tooth test," where you rub the pearl against your front teeth. If the texture is slightly rough, then it's a genuine pearl. Shop expertly-vetted Basra pearl jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.