Basra Pearls
22k Gold Natural Basra Pearl Diamond Emerald Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
necklace come from the Persian/Arabian Gulf and are famously known as Basra pearls. These pearls are highly
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
Located in Southbury, CT
-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
Located in Southbury, CT
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
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
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
Located in Southbury, CT
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Located in London, GB
and green.The earrings are mounted with a single row of basra pearls.
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
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
Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
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
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
Old Emerald Cascade Earrings with Diamond in the Centre and Three Basra Pearls
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Old indian emerald cascade earrings with diamond in the center and 3 basra pearls. Each earring is
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Mid-20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
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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By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
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Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings!
36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats
Center di...
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By Oscar Heyman
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Basra Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of basra pearls. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 15k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 18 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of basra pearls made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular. A selection of rose cut, antique cushion cut and bead can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of basra pearls for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Basra Pearls?
On average, basra pearls at 1stDibs sell for $4,950, while they’re typically $2,250 on the low end and $26,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Pearls
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Basra 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.
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