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NWT $65, 000 18KT Gold Magnificent Rare Large Conch Pearl 7.25ct Diamond Ring
NWT $65, 000 18KT Gold Magnificent Rare Large Conch Pearl 7.25ct Diamond Ring

NWT $65, 000 18KT Gold Magnificent Rare Large Conch Pearl 7.25ct Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are Offering is this Magnificent 18KT Gold Large Extremely Rare Conch Pearl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT $28, 000 18kt Gold Magnificent Rare Large Conch Pearl 3ct Diamond Ring
NWT $28, 000 18kt Gold Magnificent Rare Large Conch Pearl 3ct Diamond Ring

NWT $28, 000 18kt Gold Magnificent Rare Large Conch Pearl 3ct Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are Offering is this Magnificent 18KT Gold Large Extremely Rare Conch Pearl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold Conch Pearl, Ruby & Pink Sapphire Floral Ring
18K Rose Gold Conch Pearl, Ruby & Pink Sapphire Floral Ring

18K Rose Gold Conch Pearl, Ruby & Pink Sapphire Floral Ring

Located in New York, NY

Elegant 18K rose gold floral ring featuring a luminous conch pearl weighing 1.74 carats, accented

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

【Conchéa】Conch Pearl “Flamingo Reverie” Intense Pink Flame — 13.4 ct
【Conchéa】Conch Pearl “Flamingo Reverie” Intense Pink Flame — 13.4 ct

【Conchéa】Conch Pearl “Flamingo Reverie” Intense Pink Flame — 13.4 ct

Located in New York, NY

13.4 carat natural conch pearl displays an extraordinary flamingo pink hue, enriched with vivid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pearl

GIA Certified Natural Pink Saltwater Conch Pearl Vintage Necklace
GIA Certified Natural Pink Saltwater Conch Pearl Vintage Necklace

GIA Certified Natural Pink Saltwater Conch Pearl Vintage Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

GIA certified natural pink baroque shaped saltwater conch pearl necklace. Set in platinum with

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Natural Pink Conch Pearl Gemstone 11.70 cts in 18KWG Earrings w Dia / GIA Report
Natural Pink Conch Pearl Gemstone 11.70 cts in 18KWG Earrings w Dia / GIA Report

Natural Pink Conch Pearl Gemstone 11.70 cts in 18KWG Earrings w Dia / GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pair of natural pink conch pearls totaling 11.70 carats, delicately accented with brilliant white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare conch pearl pendant octopus pendant 14KT gold
Rare conch pearl pendant octopus pendant 14KT gold

Rare conch pearl pendant octopus pendant 14KT gold

Located in Jupiter, FL

Rare conch pearl pendant necklace made in octopus design with matte finish and two diamonds in 14KT

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

AENEA GIA Cert. 7.75ct. Conch Pearl 18k Gold Rubies Diamonds Trembling Brooch
AENEA GIA Cert. 7.75ct. Conch Pearl 18k Gold Rubies Diamonds Trembling Brooch

AENEA GIA Cert. 7.75ct. Conch Pearl 18k Gold Rubies Diamonds Trembling Brooch

By AENEA Jewellery

Located in Salzburg, AT

It all started with an amazing GIA certified 7.75ct. Conch Pearl... After seeing the pearl, Costan

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yello...

NWT $42, 000 18KT Gold Magnificent Rare 8CT Conch Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Rin
NWT $42, 000 18KT Gold Magnificent Rare 8CT Conch Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Rin

NWT $42, 000 18KT Gold Magnificent Rare 8CT Conch Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Rin

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are Offering is this Magnificent 18KT Gold Large Extremely Rare Conch Pearl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT $38, 000 18KT Gold 20CT Conch Pearl Black Opal Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
NWT $38, 000 18KT Gold 20CT Conch Pearl Black Opal Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring

NWT $38, 000 18KT Gold 20CT Conch Pearl Black Opal Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are Offering is this Magnificent 18KT Gold Large Extremely Rare Conch Pearl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Conch Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry Conch Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Conch Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold

By Spectra Fine Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

The Conch Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring, made by Spectra Fine Jewelry, is a captivating piece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Guild Certified Conch Pearl, Emeralds & Diamond Engagement Ring
Set in 18K Gold, Guild Certified Conch Pearl, Emeralds & Diamond Engagement Ring

Set in 18K Gold, Guild Certified Conch Pearl, Emeralds & Diamond Engagement Ring

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Conch Pearl & Emeralds Engagement Ring set in 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Most Rarest Pearl in the World, Conch Pearl Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Most Rarest Pearl in the World, Conch Pearl Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring

Most Rarest Pearl in the World, Conch Pearl Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Product Specifications: Center Stone: 0.60ct oval shaped High Quality Conch Pearl Flame intensity

Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 3.45ct Diamond, Sapphire, and Conch Pearl Brooch MF52-031726
18K White Gold 3.45ct Diamond, Sapphire, and Conch Pearl Brooch MF52-031726

18K White Gold 3.45ct Diamond, Sapphire, and Conch Pearl Brooch MF52-031726

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

. Sapphires totaling 1.20 carats and Conch Pearls add color, texture, and dimension to the delightful design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.86ct Conch Pearl and Diamond Ring in White Gold
0.86ct Conch Pearl and Diamond Ring in White Gold

0.86ct Conch Pearl and Diamond Ring in White Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Product Specifications: Center Stone: 0.86ct Natural Conch Pearl Accent Stone: 6 Round Diamonds

Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 3.93 carats, Conch Pearls & Tapered Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Set in 18K Gold, 3.93 carats, Conch Pearls & Tapered Diamonds Cocktail Ring

Set in 18K Gold, 3.93 carats, Conch Pearls & Tapered Diamonds Cocktail Ring

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Conch Pearls Cocktail Ring set in 18K White and Yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Platinum Natural Pinkish Orange Conch Pearl GIA 6.9ctw Diamond Halo Ring
Platinum Natural Pinkish Orange Conch Pearl GIA 6.9ctw Diamond Halo Ring

Platinum Natural Pinkish Orange Conch Pearl GIA 6.9ctw Diamond Halo Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Saltwater Conch Pearl - Oval Shape - Prong Set - Pinkish Orange Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

【Conchéa】Blossom Muse Conch & Akoya Pearl Ring — 3.02ct
【Conchéa】Blossom Muse Conch & Akoya Pearl Ring — 3.02ct

【Conchéa】Blossom Muse Conch & Akoya Pearl Ring — 3.02ct

Located in New York, NY

conch pearl at the heart of a blooming diamond blossom. Accented by 1 carat of natural diamonds and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

【Conchéa】Celeste Bows Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 2.35ct
【Conchéa】Celeste Bows Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 2.35ct

【Conchéa】Celeste Bows Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 2.35ct

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical yet refined, these earrings bring together the rare allure of flamingo pink conch pearls

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

【Conchéa】Lustre Drops Convertible Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 2.45ct
【Conchéa】Lustre Drops Convertible Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 2.45ct

【Conchéa】Lustre Drops Convertible Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 2.45ct

Located in New York, NY

A versatile celebration of elegance, these convertible earrings feature flamingo pink conch pearls

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

【Conchéa】Petal Convertible Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 3.49ct
【Conchéa】Petal Convertible Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 3.49ct

【Conchéa】Petal Convertible Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 3.49ct

Located in New York, NY

Conch Pearls of faint flame and symmetrical drop form — a shape revered for its elegance and balance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

【Conchéa】Ribbon Bloom Convertible 4-Way Conch & Akoya Pearl Jewel — 1.39ct
【Conchéa】Ribbon Bloom Convertible 4-Way Conch & Akoya Pearl Jewel — 1.39ct

【Conchéa】Ribbon Bloom Convertible 4-Way Conch & Akoya Pearl Jewel — 1.39ct

Located in New York, NY

pink conch pearl, prized for its rich color and moderate flame. Sculpted in a graceful ribbon form, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

【Conchéa】Pink Conch Blossom Ring —1.25 ct
【Conchéa】Pink Conch Blossom Ring —1.25 ct

【Conchéa】Pink Conch Blossom Ring —1.25 ct

Located in New York, NY

1.25ct Conch Pearl · Floral Diamond Setting Like dawn resting upon a petal. Centered with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

【Conchéa】Flaming Bloom 3-Way Conch & Sapphire Jewelry — 3.6ct
【Conchéa】Flaming Bloom 3-Way Conch & Sapphire Jewelry — 3.6ct

【Conchéa】Flaming Bloom 3-Way Conch & Sapphire Jewelry — 3.6ct

Located in New York, NY

lies a rare Flamingo Pink conch pearl, with a delicate moderate flame pattern that dances across its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Beautiful 18.65ct Angel Skin Coral + Diamond 18k Ring
Beautiful 18.65ct Angel Skin Coral + Diamond 18k Ring

Beautiful 18.65ct Angel Skin Coral + Diamond 18k Ring

Located in bangkok, TH

salmon/ light pink colour, reminiscent of a conch Pearl, natural coral, diamonds 0.15ct approx, beautiful

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Coral & Pearl Detailed Drop Lavalier Pendant Necklace
Art Nouveau Gold Coral & Pearl Detailed Drop Lavalier Pendant Necklace

Art Nouveau Gold Coral & Pearl Detailed Drop Lavalier Pendant Necklace

$2,398Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.9 in W 0.93 in L 16 in

Art Nouveau Gold Coral & Pearl Detailed Drop Lavalier Pendant Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

- 7.4x5.5mm & 7.7x5.8mm (approx.) (Could Be Conch Pearls) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.4

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

X Auroreana Ring
X Auroreana Ring

X Auroreana Ring

Located in Stockholm, SE

This Baroque-style ring celebrates nature’s opulence with a rare conch pearl at its heart—its

Category

2010s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Impossibly Rare Akoya “Twin Pearl” Necklace, 16" 18k Gold 1950s
Impossibly Rare Akoya “Twin Pearl” Necklace, 16" 18k Gold 1950s

Impossibly Rare Akoya “Twin Pearl” Necklace, 16" 18k Gold 1950s

Located in Northampton, MA

are twins. For context, conch pearls—the rarest naturally occurring pearls—are found in approximately

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

【Crown Radiance】Arizona Turquoise Diamond and Pearl Halo Earrings
【Crown Radiance】Arizona Turquoise Diamond and Pearl Halo Earrings

【Crown Radiance】Arizona Turquoise Diamond and Pearl Halo Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Information Origin: Japan Material: Conch Pearl, Natural Diamond, and 18K White Gold Dimensions: 1.4 x 1.5 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Black Pearl Sapphire Diamond Conch Shell Drop Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Black Pearl Sapphire Diamond Conch Shell Drop Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Black Pearl Sapphire Diamond Conch Shell Drop Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Pink conch shell drops are featured in these bold and dramatic dangle earrings. Button pearls are

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Akoya Baby White Pearl Diamond White Gold Luxury Cocktail Twist Conch Earrings
Akoya Baby White Pearl Diamond White Gold Luxury Cocktail Twist Conch Earrings

Akoya Baby White Pearl Diamond White Gold Luxury Cocktail Twist Conch Earrings

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Akoya Pearl & Diamond Conch Twist Earrings Each pearl is hand- picked and matched to ensure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

MAZ American 14K Gold Conch Shell, Mabe Pearl &Gemstone Modernist Clip Earrings
MAZ American 14K Gold Conch Shell, Mabe Pearl &Gemstone Modernist Clip Earrings

MAZ American 14K Gold Conch Shell, Mabe Pearl &Gemstone Modernist Clip Earrings

By Maz

Located in Miami, FL

designed with dramatic conch shell forms. Each earring is centered with a luminous mabe pearl

Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Slip-on Diamond and Pearl Conch Ear Cuff in 18K White Gold
Slip-on Diamond and Pearl Conch Ear Cuff in 18K White Gold

Slip-on Diamond and Pearl Conch Ear Cuff in 18K White Gold

By BOON

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The Slip-on Diamond and Pearl Conch Ear Cuff in 18K White Gold is a truly captivating piece that

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Irregular Cluster Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Gold Pierced Drop Earrings
White Irregular Cluster Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Gold Pierced Drop Earrings

White Irregular Cluster Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Gold Pierced Drop Earrings

Located in Wokingham, England

White Irregular Cluster Beads Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1956 Conch Crystals White Pearls Tassel Brooch
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1956 Conch Crystals White Pearls Tassel Brooch

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1956 Conch Crystals White Pearls Tassel Brooch

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1956 Roger Jean-Pierre Vintage Iconic Sea Snail Conch Crystals White

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Irregular White Pearls Cluster Beads Tassel Conch Shell Drop Gold Clip Earrings
Irregular White Pearls Cluster Beads Tassel Conch Shell Drop Gold Clip Earrings

Irregular White Pearls Cluster Beads Tassel Conch Shell Drop Gold Clip Earrings

Located in Wokingham, England

White Irregular Cluster Beads Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval White Pearl Conch Dome Chunky Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval White Pearl Conch Dome Chunky Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval White Pearl Conch Dome Chunky Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval White Pearl Conch Sea Snail Half Dome Hoop Elegant

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Dazzling Art Deco Bronze and Conch Shell Table Lamp
Dazzling Art Deco Bronze and Conch Shell Table Lamp

Dazzling Art Deco Bronze and Conch Shell Table Lamp

Located in Hopewell, NJ

glistening mother of pearl lined conch shell that illuminates. Was originally a lamp as well as a radio

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

One of a Kind Natural Saltwater Abalone Pearl of Impressive Size
One of a Kind Natural Saltwater Abalone Pearl of Impressive Size

One of a Kind Natural Saltwater Abalone Pearl of Impressive Size

$33,750Sale Price|25% Off

H 0.92 in W 1.7 in L 3.19 in

One of a Kind Natural Saltwater Abalone Pearl of Impressive Size

Located in Lucerne, CH

polished. From all the mollusks that produce pearls (oyster, mussel, conch etc…) abalone is the most

Category

Early 2000s Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl

RarePinkConch 14mmNearRound ChatoyancePearls Sterling StudEarrings, c1930s
RarePinkConch 14mmNearRound ChatoyancePearls Sterling StudEarrings, c1930s

RarePinkConch 14mmNearRound ChatoyancePearls Sterling StudEarrings, c1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

These pink conch 14mm near-round natural pearl stud earring pair with early-20th-Century clips

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Boho Shell Encrusted Fireplace Surround
Boho Shell Encrusted Fireplace Surround

Boho Shell Encrusted Fireplace Surround

$29,500

H 49 in W 51 in D 14.25 in

Boho Shell Encrusted Fireplace Surround

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

delicate conchs to iridescent mother-of-pearl, each shell contributes to a harmonious design that evokes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Shell, Wood

1850s Pair of Floral Seashell Dioramas in a Glass Dome
1850s Pair of Floral Seashell Dioramas in a Glass Dome

1850s Pair of Floral Seashell Dioramas in a Glass Dome

Located in Marbella, ES

An exquisite pair of floral dioramas, crafted with a meticulous composition of seashells, conch

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Lobster, Seashell, Basketweave, Bamboo Planter
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Lobster, Seashell, Basketweave, Bamboo Planter

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Lobster, Seashell, Basketweave, Bamboo Planter

$1,575Sale Price|30% Off

H 4.38 in W 11.38 in D 6.75 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Lobster, Seashell, Basketweave, Bamboo Planter

Located in New York, NY

, cockle, conch, crab, pearl oyster and whelk sculptural motifs on the sides, set upon bamboo form bronze

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Conch Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Earrings
Pair of Conch Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Earrings

Pair of Conch Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Earrings

Located in Banbury, GB

Total conch weight: 3.8cts Total diamond weight: 1.7cts Length: 5.5cm Condition Excellent Comes

Category

2010s British Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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Conch Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the conch pearl you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect conch pearl may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a conch pearl has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by DA Jewellery, Black, Starr & Frost and Sarah Ho are consistently popular. A conch pearl can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 49 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a conch pearl, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Conch Pearl?

The price for a conch pearl starts at $420 and tops out at $95,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $16,250.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

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.