Certified Natural Pearls
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Chain Bracelets
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, R...
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Artisan Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Emerald, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Natural Pearl, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1760s Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, there are natural pearls left. However, most have been harvested so they are extremely rare. Cultured pearls are still authentic pearls but more readily available. You’ll find a variety of pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the size and quality, a natural pearl can be worth up to $1,500. In most cases, natural pearls are worth more than cultured pearls.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Paspaley pearls are cultured — that is, the pearl-growing process is initiated by pearl farmers. Paspaley is known today as one of the finest suppliers of cultured pearls in the world. Shop a collection of genuine Paspaley pearl jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.