$15,828
W 2.34 in L 2.13 in
Edwardian Birks of Canada Aquamarine, Pearl, Diamond and Gold Bangle, circa 1905
By Birks
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian aquamarine, diamond, pearl and gold bangle, by Birks, of Canada, with three
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
BIRKS - Baroque Cultured Pearl Necklace - 60" Long - 8.5 x 7.0 mm. - Circa 1980
By Birks
Located in Chatham, CA
BIRKS - Vintage 8.5 x 7.0 mm. hand knotted baroque cultured pearl necklace - good luster
Cultured Pearl
Birks of Canada Ladies 18Kt. Yellow Gold Pearl Bezel Dress Manual Watch, 1910s
By Birks and Son
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks and Sons / Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL
Yellow Gold
$6,728
H 0.44 in W 0.92 in L 1.85 in
42.50 Carat Aquamarine and Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Birks Brooch Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 42.50 carat aquamarine and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Birks Cultured Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Wreath Brooch 14 Karat Gold
By Birks
Located in Aurora, Ontario
Birks (previously henry birks and sons) is a prestigious canadian jewellery company that has been a
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Amethyst and Natural Pearl Gold Brooch, by Birks, circa 1895
By Birks
Located in Aspen, CO
estimated to weigh over 22 cts. There are 18 natural oriental round pearls, measuring 2-3 mm. These pearls
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Birks Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18kt White Gold w/Box
By Birks
Located in Port Hope, ON
Birks is a Canadian high end jewelry store first opened in Montreal in 1879, by Henry Birks who was
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Birks Art Deco Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Cufflink Stud and Button Set
By Birks
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely Birks cufflink set from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This boxed set includes a pair of
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$64,950
H 1.78 in W 1.19 in
10.36 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Drop Pendant Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Victorian-style Blue Sapphire and Diamond pendant necklace in 18K white gold. Featuring a 10.36 carat no heat oval cut Blue Sapphire of Sri Lankan origin. The center stone is...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$26,900
H 2.09 in W 0.67 in
Victorian 8.80 C. Natural Untreated Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian period Diamond and Sapphire earrings, 1880 ca Hand fabricated in solid 18 KT gold topped by silver Exquisitely designed in a double cluster for an amazing visual impact The...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Baume Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Midcentury Watch Once Owned by Jerry Lewis
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume Mercier STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Modern METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm x Width 24mm MOVEMENT / C...
Bulgari Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately 4.51 carats adorn the watch, whi...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$105,758
H 0.28 in Dm 0.61 in
Vintage Platinum Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Tennis Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
StunningHigh Yewellery Platinum Tennis bracelet / watch Audemars Piguet. Calibre: 2426 Diamonds: The bracelet has together 16,2 carat diamonds. D color Internally Flawless Materi...
Diamond, Platinum
Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Dress Watch
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 23mm Dia...
Platinum
Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold Watch WGBA0050 Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold Watch WGBA0050 Size 17 - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold (18 mm). Silver dial with blue hands and black Roman numerals. 18K yellow gold bracelet with 18K y...
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz measuring approximately 8.2 x 6.2mm, cut-down set in yellow gold collet with closed bac...
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Set with Vintage Rose Cut Stones .75Cts. CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s 30.73 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 5 GIA certified Emerald cut Diamonds at the center weighing a total of 7.73 carats, and Old European and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,500
Tiffany & Co. Gold Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k gold watch by Tiffany & Co, with original leather band and 18k gold T & Co buckle. Case measures 32mm x 40mm. Band is 8" long. Silvered dial with Roman black markers. Qu...
Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French, Victorian era 7 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Bracelet 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French Hallmarked Circa 1870 Step into elegance with this stunning Victorian era bracelet, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$476,800Sale Price|20% Off
L 1.58 in
Raymond C. Yard Platinum Hanging GIA Heart Diamond Drop Dangling Earrings
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
The Raymond Yard diamond drop earrings are an exquisite masterpiece crafted from the finest materials. Made of platinum, the earrings are adorned with a combination of round, baguett...
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Panthere Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
One of Cartier's most iconic high jewelry lines, Panthère de Cartier, has symbolized elegance and strength since its debut in 1914. Known for its majestic and fierce design, the pant...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Vintage Ruby Diamond Necklace Suite, circa 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A stunning testament to timeless elegance, this Harry Winston vintage platinum ruby and diamond suite from the 1980s showcases the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.