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Gubelin Yellow Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Clasp Pearl Necklace 1980S
By Gubelin
Located in Geneva, CH
round-cut Diamond on Yellow Gold 18K Clasp Cultured Pearl Necklace (pearl necklace is broken). Gubelin
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1980s Swiss Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matching Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9-Cultured Pearl Clasp
Located in London, GB
6.5mm/6.9mm Matching Cultured Pearl 18" Necklace With 9-Cultured Pearl Clasp Additional
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20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold

Opera Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
Opera-length cultured pearl necklace. 18K gold snap. Luster : very good Color leading towards
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20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
28-Inch-long cultured pearl necklace, white with creme and light pink overtones, few blemishes
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Late 20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1960's, High lustre well matched Japanese cultured pearl necklace. Natural cream color
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Mid-20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Lovely strands of cultured pearls in graduated lengths. The genuine cultured pearls are slightly
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1950s American Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl

French 1950s Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace made of a row of cultured pearls of almost identical size. The clasp is hidden in the
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1950s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl

Graduated Cream Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9K Gold and Cultured Pearl Clasp
Located in London, GB
Beautiful graduated cream cultured pearl necklace, featuring a 9K gold clasp with dark red stones
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1970s Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold

Emerald and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Cultured Pearl Necklace A four-strand necklace with cultured pearls and 135 emerald
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20th Century Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace with Cultured Pearl 9 Carat Snap, Dated circa 1960
Located in London, GB
30 Inch Cultered Pearl Necklace with Cultured Pearl 9ct snap, Dated circa 1960. This lovely
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1960s British Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl

Pearl Necklace Circa 1970 s Cultured Pearls Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered is a vintage beautiful pearl necklace with gold clasp. The necklace is decorated with 3
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1970s European Romantic Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
One (1) necklace made out of forty one (41) round/almost round cultured Akoya pearls. Uniform with
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace
Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace
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L 16 in
Vintage Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
48 cultured pearl pearl necklace. White with natural cream color overtone. Very good lustre, few
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Mid-20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1950’s 30 Inch cultured pearl necklace with 14k yellow gold flower catch with a pearl
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Mid-20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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1950s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Japanese Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
29 inch 5.5 to 6mm Japanese cultured pearl necklace. White with a touch of warm overtone freshly
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Mid-20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace of cultured pearls in pearly white orient of identical size. It has a ratchet clasp that
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1950s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Cultured Pearls Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage 18k yellow gold and cultured pearls necklace. Measures 17 inches long with seven cultured
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1980s Canadian Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace the Double Graduated Strand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Cultured Pearl Necklace the double graduated strand composed of seventy-seven pearls measuring
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20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl

French 1950s Cultured Pearl Falling Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace composed of a row of falling cultured pearls, pearly white cream orient. The clasp is
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1950s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14ct Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Pearl Necklace Circa 1960’s Gorgeous Cultured Pearl Necklace, Measuring 18 1/2 Inches
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Mid-20th Century European Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Cultured Baroque Pearl and Diamond Lariat Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous cultured Baroque pearl necklace is strung with lustrous white, cream and golden
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1990s Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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

Important Cultured Pearl and Diamond Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Important Cultured Pearl and Diamond Link Necklace 25 very fine large size cultured pearls hanging
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1980s Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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

1990 14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Details: Cultured Pearls Measurements: 6.5 mm Measurement: 24 Inches Condition: Excellent Price: $475
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1990s Contemporary Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990 14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace
1990 14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace
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W 0.26 in L 24.01 in
French 1950s Akoya Cultured Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Long necklace consisting of a row of Akoya cultured pearls of identical size, creamy pearly white
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1950s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
Each of Mikimoto's cultured pearl strands are a work of art born from the mystery of the sea
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An estate cultured round South Sea pearl necklace composed of 37 pearls measuring 12.50 mm to 10.75
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Late 20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

1950s Japanese Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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1950s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s Japanese Cultured Pearls Chocker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace made of Japanese white cultured pearls falling. The clasp is hidden in an oval pearl at
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1950s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Baroque Cultured Pearls Antique Clasp Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
head hallmarks. This antique necklace is composed of cultured pearls in the pinkish white orient. The
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20th Century French Belle Époque Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1950s Cultured Golden Falling Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique necklace made up of cultured pearls, falling, golden pearly creamy white orient. The clasp
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1950s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace with Very Pretty 9ct Yellow Gold & Pearl Clasp
Located in London, GB
6mm Cultured Pearl Necklace With Very Pretty 9ct Yellow Gold & Pearl Clasp. Additional Information
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20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold, Cultured Pearl, Mabé Pearl, Onyx and Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
14 Karat Gold, Cultured Pearl, Mabé Pearl, Onyx and Diamond Necklace The single-strand composed of
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20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold

1960' Quartz and Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
Mid-century 14K quartz and cultured pearl Pendant Necklace, C.1960. The large rectangular pendant
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold

Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Weston, MA
flower garland necklace which centers on an acorn-form cultured pearl drop. The design is completed by a
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20th Century Romantic Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Double Row Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Retro necklace made up of 2 rows of pearly white cultured pearls in choker of identical size. The
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1960s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colored Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French, Colored Cultured Pearl And Diamond Necklace. This necklace has black cultured pearls (10.50
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Late 20th Century French Artist Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Baroque Cultured White Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
High luster natural color silvery white South Sea cultured pearls 9 to 11.2mm and 36 inches long
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s Pearly Cream Cultured Pearl Falling Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in pearly cream orient pearls in fall. The clasp is a ratchet box reinforced by a safety 8
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1950s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Ruby Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
White nuanced orient cultured pearls choker necklace. The hanging system is in the form of a
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1960s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

14K White Gold Cultured Pearl Clear Quartz Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Cultured pearl clear quartz necklace with 14k white gold clasp and wire. The pearls are off-round
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Mid-20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1960s Emerald Diamond Clasp Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace of cultured pearls falling with nuanced white orient. It presents a clasp in 18 karat
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1960s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gol...

Cultured Pearl Necklace, 14k Yellow Gold Knotted Strand
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Cultured Pearls Necklace Style
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s cultured pearl and 0.02Ct diamond, 18k white gold necklace; part of our
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1960s Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Necklace
1960s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Necklace
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W 0.47 in Dm 0.24 in L 18 in
Cultured Pearl & Diamond Necklace, 18k Gold Knotted Strand
Located in Greensboro, NC
Timeless elegance defined! This necklace showcases luminous cultured pearls that have been freshly
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Cultured Freshwater Pearl Diamond Multi Strand Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Cultured freshwater pearl necklace with diamond ornaments on each side and a three strand center
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1950s Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White ...

French 1970s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace of cultured pearls in fall, with pearly white orient. The pearls are retained by a 18
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1970s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive single cultured pearl and 0.19 carat diamond, 18k white gold necklace; part of our
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1980s Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Cultured Pearl Strand with Pearl Dome Cluster Yellow Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Classic mid century cultured pearl necklace featuring a strand of 7.3 mm pearls (approximate some
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Mid-20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Strand Cultured Pearl Two Strand Necklace Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Cultured pearl necklace set with 7.5 to 8mm pearls. 17 Inch and 19 Inch necklaces, both with
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Late 20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Pearl Necklace with Jade Clasp Luxury Cultured Akoya Pearls
Located in Southbury, CT
This pearl necklace features a certified jade clasp that has been certified natural and untreated
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Mid-20th Century Modern Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Cultured and Fine Pearl Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
Two-strand vintage graduating pearl necklace. Cultured pearls, amongst them three non tested fine
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1960s French Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl necklace, 9k gold clasp, 1960s
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning vintage mid century cultured pearl, single strand necklace. Lustrous cultured pearls
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bead Cultured Collar Necklace Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The magnificent collar necklace is finely crafted in platinum with bead cultured [pearls (akoya
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1950s American Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

White Gold Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace, 8k Fishhook Clasp
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 8k White Gold Stone Information: Genuine Cultured Pearls Strand Diameter: 4.9mm
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cultured Pearl Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 34.5 grams
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in London, GB
Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Yellow Gold Clasp This vintage-inspired necklace features
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1960s British Art Deco Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Black South Sea Cultured Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Buccellati black south sea cultured pearl pendant in 18k white gold. Excellent lustre and
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Mid-20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Cultured Pearl White Gold Enhancer Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
South Sea cultured pearl pendant with a swirl diamond top on an 18k white gold snake 18 inch chain
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Late 20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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

Cultured Pearl and 1.75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive vintage 1960s cultured pearl and 1.75 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold
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1960s Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cultured pearl necklace vintage pearl you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1266 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect cultured pearl necklace vintage 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 cultured pearl necklace vintage pearl has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mikimoto, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cultured pearl necklace vintage pearl, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl?

Prices for a cultured pearl necklace vintage pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $104 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,480.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.