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 / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
Yellow Gold
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 birks brooch; part of our diverse collection of antique aquamarine brooches.
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Unique Oval Boxcast Cocktail Ring in Sterling Silver & Pearls by Kelvin J. Birk
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Oval Boxcast Cocktail Ring in Sterling Silver & Pearls by Kelvin J. Birk. One Of a Kind. Dimensions: W 2.0 x D 1.5 x H 3.3 cm.
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Birks Cultured Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Wreath Brooch 14 Karat Gold
By Birks
Located in Aurora, Ontario
This item comes with a verification report from a certified independent appraiser. 6 round cultured pearls 6 rose cut diamonds: 0.12 carat total weight clarity: SI2 colour: I-J 14 k...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sold
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 aquamarines, the central one being an octagonal shaped faceted step-cut, with a natural pearl...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Amethyst and Natural Pearl Gold Brooch, by Birks, circa 1895
By Birks
Located in Aspen, CO
There are 18 natural oriental round pearls, measuring 2-3 mm. These pearls display a high luster and are uniform in color and round shape.
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 a master silversmith from Sheffield, England.
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 - featuring a continuous single strand of 96 pearls - double opera length or rope length and ...
Cultured Pearl
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!
Pearl, Sterling Silver
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fabulous 18 x 25 mm pear shaped cabochon Brazilian indicolite tourmaline is set within a one of kind Steven Battelle design. Indicolite blue tourmaline is the rarest and most soug...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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
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 approximate...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Baume & Mercier ladies gold watch with Roman numerals. The oval face is painted to simulate green agate. It measures 13/16" x 15/16". The stem is sapphire. The watch has a mechanica...
18k Gold
$104,719
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
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Vintage Gubelin 14mm Watch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Link Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage ladies' Gubelin wrist watch features a 14mm solid 18k yellow gold square shaped case that is hidden under a unique diamond encrusted case cover. The beautiful b...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
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
14k CARTIER x MOVADO mechanical watch. 14k YG Genuine Cartier Ladies Watch.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
EXTREMELY RARE Cartier and Movado 14k Watch. Movement is 17J Movado. The case is 14k Yellow Gold with 14k yellow gold band Condition - Watch is vintage. Winds up and ticks. Will ne...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.33 Carat Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This exquisite ring features a 21.33-carat octagonal Indicolite Tourmaline as the centerpiece, surrounded by a dazzling halo of 2.56 carats of white round and baguette diamonds. The ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Zircon Aquamarine Peridot Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
An amalgamation of colored gemstones come together to form this bold cluster cocktail ring. A square cut amethyst (origin: Mexico) is complimented by a pear shaped peridot (origin:...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Zircon, 14k Gold
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fancy Sapphires & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fancy Sapphires & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Med...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...
$2,856Sale Price|20% Off
Marina J Edwardian Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Gold Watch & Woven Pearl Bracelet
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous One of A kind watch by Marina J. An antique Diamond encrusted Edwardian Spaulding & Co Watch with Green Enamel detailing is reworked into a stunning modern piece. The watch ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Lip Watch 18-Carats Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Lip Ladies' Watch with its square case decorated with floral arabesques in 18-carat gold, measuring 19 mm. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophis...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797
By Hamilton
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1940's Hamilton Gordon Men's Watch' This vintage Hamilton men's watch is set in 18K yellow gold. Case is approx. 22mm x 37mm Hand winding movement Silver Dial Gold pyramid hour...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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.