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Belle Époque pearl and diamond ring, circa 1905.
Belle Époque pearl and diamond ring, circa 1905.

Belle Époque pearl and diamond ring, circa 1905.

Located in London, GB

Belle Époque pearl and diamond ring. Set with one central button shaped natural pearl, approximately 6.9 x 4.8mm, further set with twenty four round old cut diamonds in open back gra...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Belle Époque pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1905.
Belle Époque pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1905.

Belle Époque pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1905.

Located in London, GB

Belle Epoque pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1905.

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20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Époque Pearl and Diamond Ring
Belle Époque Pearl and Diamond Ring

Belle Époque Pearl and Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a charming pearl and diamond ring dating back to the Belle Époque era.

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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold

Belle Époque Pearl Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Belle Époque Pearl Emerald and Diamond Bracelet

Belle Époque Pearl Emerald and Diamond Bracelet

Located in London, GB

Here we have a stunning antique bracelet crafted from 18ct yellow gold and platinum. This Belle Époque piece showcases an intricate openwork design with natural lustrous white pearls...

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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Edwardian navette pearls ring in 18k gold, Belle Epoque pearl diamond ring
Edwardian navette pearls ring in 18k gold, Belle Epoque pearl diamond ring

Edwardian navette pearls ring in 18k gold, Belle Epoque pearl diamond ring

Located in PARIS, FR

Edwardian navette pearls ring in 18 karat gold. Belle Époque ring adorned with three pearls within a halo of 26 rose-cut diamonds.

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

T. B. Starr Belle Époque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, Circa 1905
T. B. Starr Belle Époque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, Circa 1905

T. B. Starr Belle Époque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, Circa 1905

By Theodore B. Starr

Located in London, GB

An antique, T. B. Starr, Belle Époque diamond, pearl, platinum and gold brooch, featuring a natural pearl, in the centre of an Art Nouveau double whiplash, above three graduating loo...

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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Belle Epoque Diamond Pearl Barrette Brooch
Belle Epoque Diamond Pearl Barrette Brooch

Belle Epoque Diamond Pearl Barrette Brooch

Located in Geneva, CH

Belle Epoque Diamond Pearl Barrette Brooch. Total length: 8.00 centimeters.

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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Edwardian Belle-Epoque Sautoir Pearl Pendant Necklace
Edwardian Belle-Epoque Sautoir Pearl Pendant Necklace

Edwardian Belle-Epoque Sautoir Pearl Pendant Necklace

Located in London, GB

The long articulated drop design reflects the sophisticated transition from late Belle Époque elegance into the emerging geometry of early 20th century jewellery design.

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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque Diamond & Pearl Necklet Circa 1910
Belle Epoque Diamond & Pearl Necklet Circa 1910

Belle Epoque Diamond & Pearl Necklet Circa 1910

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

Gemstone: One natural oval pearl, 4.7mm x 3.5mm Diamonds: Thirty-two natural small mixed old cuts, good material, estimated total weight 0.35ct Metal: Platinum - XRF tested Weight: 7...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque Antique Platinum Bracelet with Natural Pearls
Belle Epoque Antique Platinum Bracelet with Natural Pearls

Belle Epoque Antique Platinum Bracelet with Natural Pearls

Located in Aventura, FL

A breathtaking example of Belle Époque artistry, this antique bracelet circa 1900–1915 is masterfully crafted in platinum and adorned with 188 natural pearls in graduated sizes.

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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque Antique Platinum Chain with Natural Pearls
Belle Epoque Antique Platinum Chain with Natural Pearls

Belle Epoque Antique Platinum Chain with Natural Pearls

Located in Aventura, FL

There is no damage to the platinum chain. All pearls are well-matched, securely set, and display beautiful luster, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of the Belle Époque era.

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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Platinum

Rare Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910
Rare Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910

Rare Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910

Located in Banbury, GB

Sautoirs were very popular during the Edwardian and Belle Époque with the most valuable examples consisting of woven strands of seed pearls or diamonds terminating with diamond-set p...

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

French Belle Époque 18 Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Bracelet
French Belle Époque 18 Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Bracelet

French Belle Époque 18 Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted Belle Époque bracelet from ca 1890. Flexible links with floral design, set with small seed pearls and rose cut diamonds.

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Antique 1890s Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Drop Earrings
Belle Époque Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Drop Earrings

Belle Époque Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Drop Earrings

Located in Braintree, GB

Elegant platinum Belle Époque drop earrings featuring old-cut diamonds and natural saltwater pearls, dating from the early 20th century.

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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique French Belle Epoque Diamond Sapphire and Pearl Bracelet
Antique French Belle Epoque Diamond Sapphire and Pearl Bracelet

Antique French Belle Epoque Diamond Sapphire and Pearl Bracelet

Located in Denver, CO

Circa 1910-1915, this magnificent antique French Belle Epoque link bracelet is composed of a repeating geometrical design centered by an Old European cut diamond flanked by four cali...

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch or Hairpiece
Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch or Hairpiece

Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch or Hairpiece

Located in New York, NY

Belle Époque Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch or Hairpiece 4 certified natural pearls with pave diamond leaves set in platinum 1 synthetic pearl Measurements: 4" long Made...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Époque Toi et Moi Pearl Ring - Antique 1900s
Belle Époque Toi et Moi Pearl Ring - Antique 1900s

Belle Époque Toi et Moi Pearl Ring - Antique 1900s

Located in Nicosia, Cyprus

Details: Era: Antique Belle Époque / Edwardian (Circa 1900) Style: Toi et Moi / Twin Stone Ring Metal: 14k Rose Gold (Scallop Shell hallmark) Weight: 3.2 g Size: 54 FR / 7 US / ...

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

La Belle Epoque Antique Seed Pearl and platinum Vanity Case
La Belle Epoque Antique Seed Pearl and platinum Vanity Case

La Belle Epoque Antique Seed Pearl and platinum Vanity Case

Located in New York, NY

La Belle Epoque Antique 18k yellow gold and platinum vanity case, with seed pearl, mother of pearl, diamond, onyx, and black enamel accents.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque 1910 Platinum Pendant with Nacre, Diamonds and Pearls
Belle Epoque 1910 Platinum Pendant with Nacre, Diamonds and Pearls

Belle Epoque 1910 Platinum Pendant with Nacre, Diamonds and Pearls

Located in Aventura, FL

Surrounded by 1mm Seed Pearls. Suited with an antique Platinum chain. Make a statement with this striking Belle Epoque pendant.

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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Mellerio Belle Époque Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Pendant Brooch
Mellerio Belle Époque Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Pendant Brooch

Mellerio Belle Époque Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Pendant Brooch

By Mellerio

Located in Roma, RM

Romantic, rare and highly collectible, it is a museum-worthy example of Belle Époque artistry.

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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Large Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross Pendant 1880s
Large Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross Pendant 1880s

Large Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross Pendant 1880s

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s This large and exquisite Belle Époque cross pendant is superbly crafted in 14K gold with an airy openwork design.

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Antique 1880s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Belle Époque Oriental Pearl Diamond Gold Articulated Necklace France
Antique Belle Époque Oriental Pearl Diamond Gold Articulated Necklace France

Antique Belle Époque Oriental Pearl Diamond Gold Articulated Necklace France

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This elegant Belle Époque necklace is composed of collet set oriental pearls and rose cut diamonds connected by foxtail gold chains.

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

French Belle Époque Diamond And Seed Pearl Choker, Circa 1910
French Belle Époque Diamond And Seed Pearl Choker, Circa 1910

French Belle Époque Diamond And Seed Pearl Choker, Circa 1910

Located in Firenze, IT

Length: 35 cm Weight: 51 gr The Belle Époque necklace from the 1910s is notable for its refined interweaving of small natural pearls.

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Belle Époque 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Cat Brooch, c.1880s
Belle Époque 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Cat Brooch, c.1880s

Belle Époque 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Cat Brooch, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This Antique French cat brooch, dates to the 1880s, Belle Époque period. The brooch features two charming silver cats, each encrusted with grain set rose cut diamonds totalling 0.60 ...

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Epoque 1.80 Ct Diamond Pearl 18 Kt Levaliere Brooch
Belle Epoque 1.80 Ct Diamond Pearl 18 Kt Levaliere Brooch

Belle Epoque 1.80 Ct Diamond Pearl 18 Kt Levaliere Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

This beautiful Belle Epoque period brooch pendant is 1900 ca Beautifully hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold topped by silver in a distinctive creative expression of the curvilinear sin...

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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

18ct Rose Gold Pearl & Old Pear Diamond Moi et Toi Ring, Early 20th C.
18ct Rose Gold Pearl & Old Pear Diamond Moi et Toi Ring, Early 20th C.

18ct Rose Gold Pearl & Old Pear Diamond Moi et Toi Ring, Early 20th C.

Located in London, England

Together, they create a conversation between softness and strength, emotion and constancy, perfectly suited to the poetic ideals of the Belle Époque. Pearl rings have a long romanti...

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20th Century English Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BELLE EPOQUE 1900 Edwardian Necklace In Platinum Diamonds, Onyx & Natural Pearl
BELLE EPOQUE 1900 Edwardian Necklace In Platinum Diamonds, Onyx & Natural Pearl

BELLE EPOQUE 1900 Edwardian Necklace In Platinum Diamonds, Onyx & Natural Pearl

Located in Miami, FL

This is a beautiful necklace created in New York City United States during the Edwardian-Belle Epoque period, back in the 1900-1905. The necklace was masterfully crafted with multipl...

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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Époque Austrian Amethyst Pearl Diamond Silver and Gold Brooch, Circa 1910
Belle Époque Austrian Amethyst Pearl Diamond Silver and Gold Brooch, Circa 1910

Belle Époque Austrian Amethyst Pearl Diamond Silver and Gold Brooch, Circa 1910

Located in London, GB

A Belle Époque, Austrian, amethyst, pearl, diamond, silver and gold brooch, in a stylised flower design, with a natural pearl in the centre, in an air gap, with six old-cut diamonds,...

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Belle Epoque Platinum European Diamond Pearl Wide Large Brooch w/ Dangle
Antique Belle Epoque Platinum European Diamond Pearl Wide Large Brooch w/ Dangle

Antique Belle Epoque Platinum European Diamond Pearl Wide Large Brooch w/ Dangle

Located in Montclair, NJ

You are looking at a truly breathtaking antique pin brooch that was crafted from solid platinum during the Belle Epoque period. This large and wide brooch features an elegant open de...

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Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Belle Époque 14K Gold Link Bracelet Green Enamel Oriental Natural Pearl
Antique Belle Époque 14K Gold Link Bracelet Green Enamel Oriental Natural Pearl

Antique Belle Époque 14K Gold Link Bracelet Green Enamel Oriental Natural Pearl

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delightful Belle Époque link bracelet was handcrafted in the last decade of the 19th century out of 14K yellow gold.

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Antique 1890s Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

BELLE EPOQUE 1900 Austrian Antique Convertible Brooch With Diamonds & Pearl
BELLE EPOQUE 1900 Austrian Antique Convertible Brooch With Diamonds & Pearl

BELLE EPOQUE 1900 Austrian Antique Convertible Brooch With Diamonds & Pearl

Located in Miami, FL

A Belle Epoque convertible brooch. This is a very elegant brooch created in Vienna Austria during the Edwardian Belle Epoque period, between the 1900-1910.

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Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...

Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Cabochon Seed Pearl Silver Brooch Pin
Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Cabochon Seed Pearl Silver Brooch Pin

Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Cabochon Seed Pearl Silver Brooch Pin

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delicate and charming brooch was made around 1885. It is designed as a series of quatrefoils made each with crysoberyll cats eye cabochon. The colour ranges from lighter green ...

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Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver

1890s Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Brooch
1890s Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Brooch

1890s Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Authentic antique jewel - Work circa 1890s, Belle Epoque jewel. Our opinion : A beautiful brooch with diamonds and pearls that was probably part of a more complete set.

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches

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

Antique Belle Époque Ring Natural Oriental Bouton Pearl 3.47 Ct Plat Diamond
Antique Belle Époque Ring Natural Oriental Bouton Pearl 3.47 Ct Plat Diamond

Antique Belle Époque Ring Natural Oriental Bouton Pearl 3.47 Ct Plat Diamond

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This elegant Belle Époque ring was crafted around 1900. It is made from platinum and is set with a beautiful white natural oriental salt water bouton pearl.

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Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Antique Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Diamond Enamel Gold French 1900s Bracelet
Antique Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Diamond Enamel Gold French 1900s Bracelet

Antique Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Diamond Enamel Gold French 1900s Bracelet

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique Belle Époque Natural Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold, French, by Auguste Lior, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold
Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold

Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique La Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace in platinum and gold, Portuguese, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold
Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold

Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Wonderful intense pink natural orient pearl mounted as a gold stick pin. The pearl is mounted in a golden calyx set with a larger diamond mounted in a mille grain platinum setting.

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

French Necklace Rose Diamond 18K Gold Pearl Napoleon III Belle Epoque Wedding
French Necklace Rose Diamond 18K Gold Pearl Napoleon III Belle Epoque Wedding

French Necklace Rose Diamond 18K Gold Pearl Napoleon III Belle Epoque Wedding

Located in New York, NY

INDULGE IN A MUSEUM QUALITY RARE NAPOLEON III BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE FROM FRANCE WITH GORGEOUS ROSE CUT DIAMONDS AND A STUNNING BAROQUE PEARL WITH A LEAF AND FLOWER MOTIF IN THE MOST ...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Belle Epoque Old Mine Diamond Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Belle Epoque Old Mine Diamond Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold

Belle Epoque Old Mine Diamond Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

It dates to the Victorian, Belle Epoque period, circa 1840-1880. The pendant features six absolutely magnificent baroque freeform freshwater pearls.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Belle Epoque Platinum Multi Color Pearl Diamond Wreath Circle Pin Brooch
Antique Belle Epoque Platinum Multi Color Pearl Diamond Wreath Circle Pin Brooch

Antique Belle Epoque Platinum Multi Color Pearl Diamond Wreath Circle Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

(not including the pin) Condition: Antique, Belle Epoque period piece in excellent condition!

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian Belle Époque Ruby Diamond Bow Necklace
Edwardian Belle Époque Ruby Diamond Bow Necklace

Edwardian Belle Époque Ruby Diamond Bow Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

A rare and delicately crafted antique turn of the century Edwardian Belle Époque necklace pendant with an emblematic for that period bow design.

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

1900s Belle Epoque Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
1900s Belle Epoque Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

1900s Belle Epoque Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Our opinion : A charming antique pearl and diamond ring from the Belle Epoque, a period when jewelers revived the codes of 18th-century jewelry.

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Antique Belle Epoque Pansy Silver Enamel Circles Sentimental Brooch
Antique Belle Epoque Pansy Silver Enamel Circles Sentimental Brooch

Antique Belle Epoque Pansy Silver Enamel Circles Sentimental Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Belle Époque pansy brooch was created in the last decade of the 19th century.

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Antique 1890s Austrian Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

French Sapphire Pearl Rose Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold
French Sapphire Pearl Rose Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold

French Sapphire Pearl Rose Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A STUNNING SAPPHIRE AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS NAPOLEON III BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE IN 18 KARAT GOLD.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K
French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K

French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE OLD MINE CUT AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS, NAPOLEON III, BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE IN 18 KARAT GOLD.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Belle Époque/Art Nouveau Bracelet with Opals, Pearls and Diamonds by Rothmuller
Belle Époque/Art Nouveau Bracelet with Opals, Pearls and Diamonds by Rothmuller

Belle Époque/Art Nouveau Bracelet with Opals, Pearls and Diamonds by Rothmuller

By Karl Rothmüller

Located in Lucerne, CH

Designed as a delicate combination of Belle Epoque and Art Nouveau elements, this bracelet features 19 black opals with vivid play of colour, 36 natural pearls ranging from 2.7 to 4....

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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Pearl Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Belle Époque
Victorian Diamond Pearl Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Belle Époque

Victorian Diamond Pearl Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Belle Époque

Located in New York, NY

A stunning original Victorian - Belle Epoque Pendant in the form of a flower set with a gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond in the center with pearl set petals and leaves.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold

Edwardian /Belle Epoque Diamond and  Pearl Bar Brooch (1905)
Edwardian /Belle Epoque Diamond and  Pearl Bar Brooch (1905)

Edwardian /Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (1905)

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Edwardian (Belle Epoque) Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th C) Strikingly distinctive Edwardian-era beauty, expertly hand fabricated in platinum over 18K yellow gold during t...

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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

20th Century Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 K Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Necklace
20th Century Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 K Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Necklace

20th Century Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 K Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Our opinion : Transformed from an antique Belle Epoque brooch, this lovely antique necklace will have a beautiful second life as a necklace.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England during the Edwardian belle époque period, back in the 1910.

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Edwardian 1910 Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires
Edwardian 1910 Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires

Edwardian 1910 Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Extremely chic and very delicate necklace, created in England during the Edwardian belle époque period, back in the 1910.

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...

82.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Belle Époque Platinum Dangle Earrings
82.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Belle Époque Platinum Dangle Earrings

82.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Belle Époque Platinum Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Belle Epoque platinum dangle drop earrings with 2 pear shaped 81.02 Carat sapphires.

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Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1890s Antique Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch Belle Époque
1890s Antique Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch Belle Époque

1890s Antique Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch Belle Époque

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The pierced decorated, scrolling Belle Époque design is ornamented with eleven seed pearls.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace Edwardian Belle Epoque Wedding Victorian
Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace Edwardian Belle Epoque Wedding Victorian

Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace Edwardian Belle Epoque Wedding Victorian

Located in New York, NY

INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL EDWARDIAN - ART DECO - BELLE EPOQUE - DIAMOND, NATURAL SAPPHIRE, PEARL PENDANT IN 10-12K GOLD WITH A STUNNING CIRCULAR FORM WITH 4 ROUND NATURAL BLUE ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Grand Duchess Alexandra of Mecklenburg-Schwerin Pendant Necklace
Belle Époque Grand Duchess Alexandra of Mecklenburg-Schwerin Pendant Necklace

Belle Époque Grand Duchess Alexandra of Mecklenburg-Schwerin Pendant Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Belle Époque aquamarine, diamond, ruby, pearl, platinum and gold pendant necklace, formerly the property of Grand Duchess Alexandra of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.

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Antique Early 1900s German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Belle Époque Diamond and Natural Pearl Drop Earrings, Circa 1910
Edwardian Belle Époque Diamond and Natural Pearl Drop Earrings, Circa 1910

Edwardian Belle Époque Diamond and Natural Pearl Drop Earrings, Circa 1910

Located in Roma, RM

Graceful and unmistakably elegant, these antique drop earrings date to the Belle Époque period, circa 1910, and embody the refined craftsmanship that defined the finest jewelry of th...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

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GEMOLITHOS Belle Epoque, Pearl and Diamond Line Brooch, 1900s
GEMOLITHOS Belle Epoque, Pearl and Diamond Line Brooch, 1900s

GEMOLITHOS Belle Epoque, Pearl and Diamond Line Brooch, 1900s

Located in Munich, DE

Belle Epoque, Pearl & Diamond Line Brooch. 1900´s

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Belle Époque Pearls Diamonds Platinum Brooch
Belle Époque Pearls Diamonds Platinum Brooch

Belle Époque Pearls Diamonds Platinum Brooch

Located in Madrid, ES

Circular Belle Époque platinum brooch with a central natural pearl encompassed by pearls and rose cut diamonds

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
Belle Epoque Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet

Belle Epoque Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet

Unavailable

W 0.99 in L 7.49 in

Belle Epoque Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet

Located in PARIS, FR

Twisted yellow gold mesh bracelet 750 thousandths (18 carats). representing flowers with 8 cultured pearl (5 mm) in each center. Wrist's size: 19 cm. Flower's width: 2.5 cm. Owl hall...

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20th Century French Belle Époque More Bracelets

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
Belle Époque Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace

Belle Époque Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace

Located in Toronto, Ontario

An elegant Diamond pendant of the Belle Epoque/Edwardian period (the beautiful era) is comprised of a wreath of 30 Diamonds set in applied leaves on a Platinum circle, detailed by a ...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Sautoir
Belle Epoque Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Sautoir

Belle Epoque Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

The pendant/brooch designed with a shield-shape outline set throughout with 8 baguette diamonds and 121 round diamonds for a total of circa 5.80 carats, and centering on a pear-shape...

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Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Belle Époque Baroque Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant/Brooch
Belle Époque Baroque Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant/Brooch

Belle Époque Baroque Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant/Brooch

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Belle Époque pendant/brooch in platinum, with diamonds and baroque pearl.

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Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Belle Époque Rare Platinum Diamond Seed Pearl Bracelet
Belle Époque Rare Platinum Diamond Seed Pearl Bracelet

Belle Époque Rare Platinum Diamond Seed Pearl Bracelet

Located in Napoli, IT

Belle Epoque Treasure Belle Epoque means the beautiful era, and this was the name given to this style in the country of France.

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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque  Style Pink Sapphire and Pearl Brooch
Belle Epoque  Style Pink Sapphire and Pearl Brooch

Belle Epoque Style Pink Sapphire and Pearl Brooch

Located in Huntington Woods, MI

Belle Epoque in style, but may be a 14kt. yellow gold reproduction created in the 1950's.

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Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Brooches

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Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pearl Diamond Platinum Belle Époque Necklace, circa 1910
Pearl Diamond Platinum Belle Époque Necklace, circa 1910

Pearl Diamond Platinum Belle Époque Necklace, circa 1910

Unavailable

H 1.46 in W 1.89 in L 16.54 in

Pearl Diamond Platinum Belle Époque Necklace, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

18ct and Platinum Set, Pearl & Diamond Belle Epoque Necklace c1910 A fine example of a Belle Epoque necklace.

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Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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

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

Elegantly designed and superbly hand crafted of solid Platinum, authentic Belle Epoque panel ring. Tested for Platinum, 1900 ca.

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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Époque Original Diamond and Natural Pearl Ring
Belle Époque Original Diamond and Natural Pearl Ring

Belle Époque Original Diamond and Natural Pearl Ring

Located in Miami, FL

• 18k gold and platinum • 1 old mine cut diamond H-VS2 0.70ctw • 2 natural pearls 5mm each • 16 old mine cut diamonds H-VS1 0.60ctw • Size: 6 ½ and sizable • 3.6 grams – 2.3 dwt • Me...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.40 Carats Diamonds and Natural Pearl Antique Belle Epoque Ring
1.40 Carats Diamonds and Natural Pearl Antique Belle Epoque Ring

1.40 Carats Diamonds and Natural Pearl Antique Belle Epoque Ring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very lovely antique Ring, made in France circa 1890. Made in gold 18k: French antique hallmarks The diamonds are old European cut of good quality, they are really white and good...

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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl

Vintage Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring Belle Epoque Period
Vintage Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring Belle Epoque Period

Vintage Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring Belle Epoque Period

Located in Antwerp, BE

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin. Style: Belle Époque - The Belle Époque (French for "Beautiful Era") ...

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Vintage 1910s Belgian Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Elegant French Belle Epoque Platinum Diamond Pearl Necklace So-Called Négligé
Elegant French Belle Epoque Platinum Diamond Pearl Necklace So-Called Négligé

Elegant French Belle Epoque Platinum Diamond Pearl Necklace So-Called Négligé

Located in Antwerp, BE

Country of origin: France Style: Belle Époque - The Belle Époque (French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and las...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Antique Belle Époque natural saltwater pearl and 7 ct diamond necklace
Antique Belle Époque natural saltwater pearl and 7 ct diamond necklace

Antique Belle Époque natural saltwater pearl and 7 ct diamond necklace

Located in Magdeburg, DE

This piece was made by jeweler Carl Reissmann in Naumburg, Germany circa 1890 and is in excellent/ unworn, antique condition. The pearls have been tested by GIA and are of natural o...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Belle Epoque Filigree Multi Strand Seed Pearl Bracelet Set with Diamonds
Belle Epoque Filigree Multi Strand Seed Pearl Bracelet Set with Diamonds

Belle Epoque Filigree Multi Strand Seed Pearl Bracelet Set with Diamonds

Located in Warrington, PA

Ladies beautiful antique Seed Pearl Bracelet. The bracelet is ten (10) strands of seed pearls wide with a center diamond section set with 0.50 carats total weight by measurement of...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Beaded Bracelets

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

French Belle Epoque Pin Brooch with Natural Pearls and Diamonds, circa 1905
French Belle Epoque Pin Brooch with Natural Pearls and Diamonds, circa 1905

French Belle Epoque Pin Brooch with Natural Pearls and Diamonds, circa 1905

Located in Paris, FR

18kt gold and platinium Belle Epoque pin brooch (quality mark: rhinoceros, owl, Mascaron ) set with old cut diamonds, which total weight estimated around 0,85 Ct, and natural pearls.

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique French Victorian Boxed Belle Epoque Brooch, circa 1900
Antique French Victorian Boxed Belle Epoque Brooch, circa 1900

Antique French Victorian Boxed Belle Epoque Brooch, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The Belle Époque, or the ‘Beautiful era’ spanned three distinct jewellery periods from 1890 -1915.

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

French Belle Époque Natural Salt Water Pearl 2.60 Ct G VVS Diamond Cluster Ring
French Belle Époque Natural Salt Water Pearl 2.60 Ct G VVS Diamond Cluster Ring

French Belle Époque Natural Salt Water Pearl 2.60 Ct G VVS Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

The rarity corner Nothing can be more elegant and unique than a natural Pearl and Diamonds combined in a ageless cluster This magnificent Belle Epoque ring is French origin 1900 ca ...

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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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

Belle Époque circa 1890, 1.92 Ct Diamond 1.7 Ct Red Spinel Natural Pearl Pendant
Belle Époque circa 1890, 1.92 Ct Diamond 1.7 Ct Red Spinel Natural Pearl Pendant

Belle Époque circa 1890, 1.92 Ct Diamond 1.7 Ct Red Spinel Natural Pearl Pendant

Located in Berlin, Berlin

It is this exact style which has become synonymous with the Belle Époque, and which so perfectly captures the essence of the time, when makers of art and jewellery grew increasingly ...

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Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Belle Époque 1900s Brooche Diamond Natural Pearl Yellow Gold 18K and  Pt
Vintage Belle Époque 1900s Brooche Diamond Natural Pearl Yellow Gold 18K and  Pt

Vintage Belle Époque 1900s Brooche Diamond Natural Pearl Yellow Gold 18K and Pt

Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana

Magnificent and original brooch of the beginning of the 20th made of yellow gold 18 Karats with views in platinum weight 8.85 grams, with floral motifs, bow and topped with Natural P...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

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

Elegant Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring so Called Toi et Moi
Elegant Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring so Called Toi et Moi

Elegant Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring so Called Toi et Moi

Located in Antwerp, BE

Style: Something between the Late-Victorian and Belle Epoque style Period: ca. 1904 Source of inspiration: Romanticism Theme: Toi et Moi ring - The French call this shape of ring...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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

Edwardian Era 'Belle Epoque' 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Lattice Ring
Edwardian Era 'Belle Epoque' 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Lattice Ring

Edwardian Era 'Belle Epoque' 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Lattice Ring

Located in Versailles, FR

The Edwardian era jewelry were characterized by a lightness and delicacy which had their roots in 18th century jewelry and goldsmith. For sale a perfect example of the ring from tha...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Elegant Platinum Diamonds '4.70 Carat' and Pearls Art Deco Belle Époque Brooch
Elegant Platinum Diamonds '4.70 Carat' and Pearls Art Deco Belle Époque Brooch

Elegant Platinum Diamonds '4.70 Carat' and Pearls Art Deco Belle Époque Brooch

Located in Antwerp, BE

Style: Something between Art Deco and Belle Époque Period: ca. 1920 Material: platinum Diamond(s): One old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Large Impressive Belle Epoque Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring, 1920s
Large Impressive Belle Epoque Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring, 1920s

Large Impressive Belle Epoque Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Country of origin: unknown Style: Something between Art Deco and Belle Époque Period: ca. 1920 Material: 18K yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested) Diamond(s): One old Eur...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Belle Epoque Opal and Diamond Choker Necklace
Belle Epoque Opal and Diamond Choker Necklace

Belle Epoque Opal and Diamond Choker Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

This truly magnificent and majestic treasure, dating from the turn-of-the-century - circa 1900, perfectly reflects Gilded Age opulence and Edwardian-era femininity. Vertical rows of ...

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20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

French Belle Époque Platinum Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel Egyptomania Pendant
French Belle Époque Platinum Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel Egyptomania Pendant

French Belle Époque Platinum Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel Egyptomania Pendant

Located in Paris, FR

This beautiful french Belle Epoque pendant in the shape of a lotus flower testifies to the taste for Egyptian Antiquity during the first decades of the 20th century.

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Vintage 1910s French Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Necklace
Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Necklace

Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Necklace

Unavailable

W 4.73 in L 7.88 in

Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Necklace

Located in WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE

Natural pearl and diamond drop Edwardian style necklace mounted in platinum. Each alternate pierced oval drop section set with diamonds and natural pearls. The back section of the ne...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

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Belle Epoque Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the belle epoque pearl you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 278 vintage or 12 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a belle epoque pearl may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing belle epoque pearl — no matter the origin — is easy, but Esther Eyre, Cartier and Fabergé each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any belle epoque pearl from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 188 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a belle epoque pearl for sale for women should be easy, but there are 66 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Belle Epoque Pearl?

The price for a belle epoque pearl starts at $85 and tops out at $185,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,667.

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.