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Black Sweater With Pearls

Black cashmere cardigan with pearl button CHANEL
Black cashmere cardigan with pearl button CHANEL

Black cashmere cardigan with pearl button CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black cashmere cardigan with pearl button . Knit composition: 81% cashmere, 10% wool, 9% nylon. Branded button and buttonhole on the middle front and on the cuffs. Shoulder pad. SIZ...

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Black cashmere cardigan with pearls and rhinestone embellishment CHANEL
Black cashmere cardigan with pearls and rhinestone embellishment CHANEL

Black cashmere cardigan with pearls and rhinestone embellishment CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black cashmere cardigan with pearls and rhinestone embellishment. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Tulle, rhinestone and beads edge. size 42 (FR) L

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Christian Lacroix embroidered sweater
Christian Lacroix embroidered sweater

Christian Lacroix embroidered sweater

By Christian Lacroix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in Hong Kong) Black wool sweater sewn with pearls and colorful pompoms.

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Valentino Night Wool Low Back Evening Sweater with Embellished Neckline

Valentino Night Wool Low Back Evening Sweater with Embellished Neckline

By Valentino

Located in Henrico, VA

Valentino Night Black Wool Low Back Evening Sweater, Trimmed with Black Faceted Jets, Pearls, Hematite, Metal with Rhinestones beads all around the neckline and back along with the h...

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Oscar de la Renta Runway Black Embroidered Neckline Sweater Dress, Fall 1984

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Oscar de la Renta, Runway Fall 1984, black wool sweater dress with pearl & rondelle spacer glass rhinestones embroidered neckline, black velvet trim crew neck and sleeve detail with...

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Black wool wrap sweater with pearls neckless Junya Watanabe
Black wool wrap sweater with pearls neckless Junya Watanabe

Black wool wrap sweater with pearls neckless Junya Watanabe

By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool wrap sweater with pearls neckless. Clasp on the neckless in the middle front SIZE M

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1950s Dalton Black Cashmere Sweater with Lace and Pearl Applique
1950s Dalton Black Cashmere Sweater with Lace and Pearl Applique

1950s Dalton Black Cashmere Sweater with Lace and Pearl Applique

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Gorgeous black cashmere cardigan sweater from the 1950s. Beautifully made with cream lace and pearl applique along the collar, down the front, on the cuffs and in floral patches over...

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Chanel Black Cashmere Cardigan With Pearl Buttons
Chanel Black Cashmere Cardigan With Pearl Buttons

Chanel Black Cashmere Cardigan With Pearl Buttons

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Black cashmere Chanel cardigan in a long silhouette. Ribbed scoopneck. Pearl button-front closure.

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Sweater
Yves Saint Laurent Black Sweater

Yves Saint Laurent Black Sweater

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - Black sweater embroidered with pearls, sequins, and rhinestones.

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Grey wool evening sweater with pearls and rhinestone Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
Grey wool evening sweater with pearls and rhinestone Lanvin by Alber Elbaz

Grey wool evening sweater with pearls and rhinestone Lanvin by Alber Elbaz

By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey wool evening sweater with pearls and rhinestone. Gros-grain neckline with bow ( fabric composition : rayon) Spécial FW 2012 collection called "Les 10 ans" SIZE M ( but can fit...

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Schiaparelli Black Cashmere Sweater with Beading, Circa 1950
Schiaparelli Black Cashmere Sweater with Beading, Circa 1950

Schiaparelli Black Cashmere Sweater with Beading, Circa 1950

By Schiaparelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage black cashmere sweater with pearl beading by Schiaparelli, from the 1950's.

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Vintage Black Wool Cardigan with Wonderful Pearl, Sequin and Bead detail.
Vintage Black Wool Cardigan with Wonderful Pearl, Sequin and Bead detail.

Vintage Black Wool Cardigan with Wonderful Pearl, Sequin and Bead detail.

Located in London, GB

A great addition to a winter wardrobe. This black wool cardigan is fully lined, and as a wonderful beaded scallop hem. The decoration is on the front and back and it fastens with hoo...

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Vintage Schiaparelli Black Cashmere Cardigan Sweater W/Beaded Bow
Vintage Schiaparelli Black Cashmere Cardigan Sweater W/Beaded Bow

Vintage Schiaparelli Black Cashmere Cardigan Sweater W/Beaded Bow

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Schiaparelli black cashmere long sleeved cardigan sweater with pearlized black buttons down the front and silver beading in the shape of a bow embroidered on left front.

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Vintage Black Wool Cardigan with Sequin , Bead and Pearl decoration
Vintage Black Wool Cardigan with Sequin , Bead and Pearl decoration

Vintage Black Wool Cardigan with Sequin , Bead and Pearl decoration

Located in London, GB

A wonderful vintage addition to your party wardrobe . This wool cardigan is fully lined , with wonderful embellishment and an attractive scallop hemline. It fastens with hooks and eyes.

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Moschino Cheap and Chic Black/Red with Mother of Pearl Buttons Wool Cardigan
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Moschino Cheap and Chic Black/Red with Mother of Pearl Buttons Wool Cardigan

By Moschino

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Moschino Cheap and Chic black/red with mother of pearl buttons wool cardigan. - Featuring six front mother of pearl buttons closing. Red Cuffs and hem. - 100% W...

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Michael Kors Black Cashmere Pullover With Pearl Beads All over
Michael Kors Black Cashmere Pullover With Pearl Beads All over

Michael Kors Black Cashmere Pullover With Pearl Beads All over

By Michael Kors

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Michael Kors round neck black cashmere pullover sweater features pearl-like beads allover, including the sleeves!

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Black Sweater With Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of black sweater with pearls for sale on 1stDibs. For black sweater with pearls, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have gray, beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black sweater with pearls designed by Chanel, Gucci and Comme des Garçons — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are Black Sweater With Pearls?

On average, black sweater with pearls on 1stDibs sell for $580, while they’re typically $54 on the low end and $3,650 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Sweaters for You

The vintage sweaters in your dresser may have humble origins, but they can’t be beaten for year-round fashion.

In the 15th century, sweaters originated as jersey tunics and other knitted shirts designed to keep sailors and fishermen warm. Later, during the 1880s in America, these knitted or crocheted vests or pullovers — in Britain, “jumpers” — were thought to substantially help athletes shed pounds as needed. Sweaters were an ideal garment for sports and outdoor events in the late 19th century. The knit fabric permitted movement but the material also protected against the cold. It wasn’t until the 1920s, however, that sweaters were introduced to the world of high fashion, thanks to pioneering designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.

A versatile garment, sweaters go well with most looks — from a casual gathering over drinks with friends to complementing a professional ensemble for the office to a night out at the theater. Simply pair a timeless cardigan with slacks or a skirt and your nicest dress shoes for any occasion, in any season, to tie an outfit together.

Once they were considered en vogue, sweaters were no longer strictly made with natural fibers like wool. Over time, fashion designers introduced the use of softer, synthetic materials. Today, traditional sweaters, such as those made with merino wool, are just as popular as more modern creations, such as the sweater dress. Similar to sweatshirts, sweaters come in all kinds of materials, from light synthetic blends perfect for spring to heavier fabrics, like cable-knit wool, to stay cozy and warm in winter and embrace the Danish concept of hygge.

A crucial factor that goes into selecting the perfect sweater is the material. High-quality wool, such as merino wool, which is soft and breathable, will feel luxurious and keep you warm on even the chilliest of evenings. Alpaca fleece, the fibers of which are native to Peru, offers the same warmth as wool, but an alpaca sweater is going to feel even softer than a merino wool sweater, similar to cashmere. Who doesn’t want a slouchy, oversize sweater made of a mix of mohair, nylon and wool on those subzero East Coast nights?

It’s important to note that wool can be a finicky material, easy to stain or distort and stretch. Synthetic materials are not only lightweight, but a nylon or polyester sweater will also be easier to wash and care for. If you opt for wool, take care of your sweater — fabric shavers, fabric combs and the local dry cleaner are your friends.

Sweaters come in various styles like V-neck, turtleneck and crewneck, which is the most popular style. For those extra cold days, a turtleneck offers added warmth without sacrificing style. Those looking for a casual touch that still emphasizes elegance can opt for a long tunic or scoop-neck pullover.

Maybe Versace or Gucci sweaters catch your eye, or ’90s fashion is your thing and a color-blocked sweater dress or John Galliano cardigan of the era is already a closet staple for you. Perhaps you’d rather opt for a 1970s long-sleeve knit top from Yves Saint Laurent. Either way, you’ll find exactly the black, beige or red vintage sweater you’re looking for in men, women or unisex styles today on 1stDibs.

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