Antique Natural Blister Pearl and 0.13 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive blister pearl ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Barry Brinker Blister Pearl Flower Sterling Silver Ring
By Barry Brinker
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Handmade blister pearl flower mounted in a sterling silver ring by Barry Brinker.
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Seed Pearl and Blister Cocktail ring
By Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
Seed pear and Blister cocktail ring in 14k gold setting .Nice size . Very little wear by age and use.
Gold
Unavailable
H 13 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 6 in L 13 in
Big Grey Blister Pearl framed in Silver matching Pearl earring Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
S Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings. For beaded necklaces, she combines sea and fresh water pearls of all colors with semi-precious stones.Each ...
Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate
Unavailable
H 6 in W 2.5 in D 1 in L 22 in
Blister Pearl Gold Brown Iridescent Nacre Pendant Eco- luxe by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
S Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings.This piece of jewelry is created from Pteria brown/gold iridescent shell base and a beautiful large Blist...
Pearl, Copper
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in L 108 in
Pink Reborn Pearls, French Deco Artifact multi strand Lariat, by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Black pearls are grown mainly in Polynesian oysters. S Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings.
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Unavailable
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 0.79 in Dm 6.7 in L 19.69 in
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Black pearls with Silver spacers, Chocker Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings. For beaded necklaces, she combines sea and fresh water pearls of all colors with semi-precious stones.
Black Pearl, Silver
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in Dm 10 in L 34 in
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Black Pearl Necklace, labor intensive Statement , Eco -luxe,
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings. For beaded necklaces, she combines sea and fresh water pearls of all colors with semi-precious stones or Fren...
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 2.76 in D 1.78 in Dm 5.52 in
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Large Pearl on a Silver Pendant and Silver Chocker
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
S Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings. For beaded necklaces, she combines sea and fresh water pearls of all colors with semi-precious stones.S.Got...
Pearl, Silver
Unavailable
H 32 in W 3 in D 1 in Dm 8 in L 32 in
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Black pearl loops with French Deco Deco links, Eco statement.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
S Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings. For beaded necklaces, she combines sea and fresh water pearls of all colors with semi-precious stones.Her c...
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Gilt Metal
Unavailable
H 68 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in L 68 in
Natural green Pearls and Peridot Stones with Silver clasp, by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
S Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings. For beaded necklaces, she combines sea and fresh water pearls of all colors with semi-precious stones.Her d...
Coral, Pearl, Peridot, Silver
Unavailable
H 25 in W 1 in D 0.5 in Dm 7 in L 25 in
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Amethyst Pendant and 3 strands Pearl / Amethyst beads Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings. For beaded necklaces, she combines sea and fresh water pearls of all colors with semi-precious stones.Her jew...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 38 in W 3 in D 0.25 in Dm 9 in L 38 in
Nautilus cabochon up-cycled vintage crystal 9strand Necklace by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
S Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings. For beaded necklaces, she combines sea and fresh water pearls of all colors with semi-precious stones.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Mabe Blister Pearl and Diamond White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1960s freeform ring featuring a mabe blister pearl mounted in a 14K white gold wire design with diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Blister Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Elongated Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This blister pearl diamond vintage cocktail ring is a captivating piece of jewelry that combines the natural allure of a blister pearl with the brilliance of diamonds, all set in war...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's Jean Patou Large Pearl Link Belt or Necklace
By Jean Patou
Located in New Hope, PA
This gorgeous piece from Jean Patou, Paris is composed of alternating links of large blister pearls and silver toned metal rings. It can be worn as a belt or a necklace and it is in ...
Pearl
Arts and Crafts Blister Pearl Snake RIng
Located in New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Blister Pearl Snake Ring from the early 1900's. A pair of finely detailed snakes are wrapped around a pair of tooth pearls, to resemble "eggs".
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum large blister pearl ring ,with sides of single cuts,square cut and emerald cut diamonds.
Diamond
Vintage Blister Pearls Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Delightfully attractive 1970s 18KT gold ring. The blooming flower design ring flaunts three irregular Blister Pearls and in the center a natural Yellow color Round Brilliant Cut Dia...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Blister Rectangular Pearl 14k Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
14k vintage ring with blister rectangular pearl size 7 1/2 resizable.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Sold
H 52 in W 3 in D 0.25 in L 52 in
2 large Pink Pearl and Nacre Necklaces with matching earrings by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
S .Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings. For beaded necklaces, she combines sea and fresh water pearls of all colors with semi-precious stones.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
Sold
H 0.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 8 in L 22 in
Golden Keshi Pearl 8 strand necklace, gold plated , Eco-luxe by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Gottwald uses sculptural blister pearls in pendants, brooches and rings. For beaded necklaces, she combines sea and fresh water pearls of all colors with semi-precious stones and Fre...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique cultured pearl and 0.18 carat diamond, 18k white gold cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressi...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Grey Mother-of-Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Pure Alhambra collection features a 2 lucky clover design crafted in 18k white gold and set with iridescent gray mother-of-pearl....
18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond and Freshwater Pearl Edwardian Floral Motif Ring, size 3.5
Located in Darien, CT
This one-of-a-kind ring features a large cultured white pearl in a striking and elegant antique Edwardian platinum setting with diamonds. The statement ring features floral motifs wi...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
14K Gold Mabe Pearl & Diamond Ring, Size 7
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring Vintage Italian classic large mabe pearl ring crafted of 14k gold features a central 14mm mabe pearl surrounded by a halo of small dia...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Certified Natural Sea Pearl & Platinum Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
A French Art Deco masterpiece! Created in France in the 1920s, this natural saltwater pearl and diamond ring is a geometric tour de force and one of the most gorgeous natural pearl r...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Designer: Peacock Head Width: 17mm Ring Height: 9.5mm Shank Width: 1.5mm Weight: 6.9 Gr...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
French 1930s Mabe Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. This elegant antique ring features a large, iridescent, pearly-white Mabé pearl, held in a round, openwork setting underneath and set with anti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
French Modern Cultured Pearl White Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Daisy ring featuring a pearly white orient cultured pearl surrounded by 10 brilliant-cut white sapphires. Diameter of the pearl : 5,...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Cultured Pearl and 1.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage cultured pearl and 1.02 carat diamond, platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and ...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
$1,639Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 0.33 Carats 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold ring featuring one center Tahitian Pearl measuring 10-11 mm flanked with 4 rows of 66 round brilliants weighing 0.33 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Platinum Cocktail Ring with White Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a Platinum Cocktail Ring featuring a White Pearl and Round White Diamonds. Stone Information - Pearl ~11.8x10.5mm Diamonds - 18x Total Diamonds 4x 2.5mm ~0.20ctw SI2/I 2...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Platinum French Stamped, Edwardian Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning platinum ring from the Edwardian era features a captivating cultured pearl at its centre, elegantly ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Splendid Natural South Sea Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid Natural South Sea Pearl and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Stamped: 14K Total Natural Pearl Measures: Approx. 12.50mm Total Natural Round Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.80...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Large Antique 14K Gold & Mabe Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. Set with a large silver-gray mabe pearl in a deep bezel setting. Supported by a robust shank with split shoulder. Marked 14...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Platinum Ring in the high Edwardian style, measuring 1 inch in length and 5/8 inch wide at the center. Set with Old cut Diamonds totaling approximately .90 Carat, Central...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Cultured Pearl 14k White Gold 1970's Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Decorate your hands with this beautifully made ring. Bring this 1970's ring back to life and add it to your jewelry collection. This cocktail ring is made to be shown off as it is la...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Circa 1925 18K Gold Pearl & Diamond Bangle, 3.60 Ct TCW
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco bangle is 1925 circa Marvellous timeless design in a combination of natural cultured sea Pearl & Diamond for a sensual visual effect Totally hand crafte...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pair of Large Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A highly important and collector's item - perfectly matched pair of large antique white natural, saltwater button pearls measuring fifteen to sixteen millimeter and weighing over twe...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pair of Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, the drop shape natural saltwater pearls weighing 8.47 carats together, accompanied by Gem & Pearl Laboratory report , each...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.