Fish Brooch Pin with Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl pendant is detachable and can be worn separately.
White Diamond, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace Suite Diamond Pendant & Earrings, 18K Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A refined Vintage Mikimoto cultured Akoya pearl necklace suite, comprising a graduated strand of high-quality pearls, a detachable diamond-set pendant, and a matching pair of pearl e...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White South Sea Pearl Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold White South Sea Pearl Drops are detachable, allowing them to be worn with Faye's 18k Gold Diamond Daisy Earrings with shepherd's hooks, sold separately.
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
SnowDrop Flower 14.05 ctw Peridot & Mother of Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Understated yet artful, they speak to the kind of elegance that doesn't need to try. 14K Solid Gold 2 Pieces Natural Peridot｜Green｜Pear Cabochon｜Eye Clean Peridot CTW: 2.80 6 Pieces...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Brown Diamond & Pearl Day and Night Dangle Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Suspended below are detachable drop pearls, allowing for a seamless transition from daytime elegance to an elevated evening look.
Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Japanese Akoya Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace Brooch Pin Combo
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Beautiful Edwardian Style jewelry set that can be worn as a multi-layered necklace (seen in photos) and as a single brooch/pin. The center piece detaches from the pearl strands and c...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nina Zhou Aquamarine Pink Sapphire Blossom Pearl Convertible Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The unique convertible design allows for versatility in styling, offering both a sophisticated drop earring and a more subdued look by detaching the pearl element. Crafted in 14k yel...
Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Fish Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl pendant is detachable and can be worn separately.
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
GemFusion 13.15ctw Topaz Aquamarine Citrine Diamond Baroque Pearl Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Whether worn full-length or as a gemstone drop, they bring color to your collection and brightness to your day. 14K Yellow Gold 2 Pieces Natural Topaz｜Blue｜Oval｜Eye Clean Topaz CTW:...
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Aquamarine, Citrine, 14k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Sautoir Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond sautoir necklace (61” long ) features a symmetrical arrangement of 18 Australian South Sea pearls interleaved at regular intervals by diamond motifs. 9 detachab...
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fish Brooch Pin Diamonds South Sea Pearl Emerald Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl pendant is detachable and can be worn separately.
Crystal, White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Go...
Nina Zhou 6.12ctw Turquoise Diamond Blossom Baroque Pearl Convertible Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Crafted in luxurious 18k gold, these earrings exemplify Nina Zhou's dedication to excellent craftsmanship and innovative design, perfect for both special occasions and everyday elega...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
GemFusion Topaz Peridot Citrine Diamond Baroque Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A luminous, versatile design for collectors who value both elegance and play. 14K Yellow Gold 2 Pieces Natural Topaz｜Swiss Blue｜Emerlad-Cut｜Eye Clean Topaz CTW: 6.40 2 Pieces Natura...
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Peridot, 14k Gold
GemFusion 22.05ctw Topaz Peridot Citrine Diamond Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Handcrafted in 14K gold with detachable elements, it’s a statement of individuality and craftsmanship, refined yet full of joy. 14K Solid Gold 2 Pieces Natural Topaz｜Sky Blue｜Heart｜...
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, 14k Gold
18k Gold South Sea Pearl, Ceylon Sapphire, Diamond Pendant by Nikabell
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent pendant come in 18k gold with a lustrous South Sea Pearl of 15mm( detachable) , in extra fine quality, perfect shape and surface , spectacular pure white color , and a N...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GemFusion 14.25ct Amethyst Peridot Topaz Diamond Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A joyful composition of color and geometry, these Kai GemFusion convertible drop earrings layer emerald-cut amethyst and peridot with pear-cut blue topaz, anchored by detachable cult...
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold
Nina Zhou 2.45ctw Sapphire Diamond and Baroque Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Convertible in design, they offer a versatile elegance from ease to opulence. 14K Solid Gold 8 Pieces 3 x 5 mm Natural Sapphire｜Royal Blue｜Pear｜SI Sapphire CTW: 2.40 Natural Diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou 2.45ctw Sapphire Diamond and Baroque Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Convertible in design, they offer a versatile elegance from ease to opulence. 14K Solid Gold 8 Pieces 3 x 5 mm Natural Sapphire｜Royal Blue｜Pear｜SI Sapphire CTW: 2.40 Natural Diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIT Certified South Sea Pearls 5.40 Ct Zambian Emeralds 4.30 Ct Diamonds Earring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of detachable Lustrous South Sea Pearls of 14mm, fine quality, in perfect shape , spectacular pure white, and 2 pieces of Natural ...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
GIT Certified South Sea Pearl 3.30 Ct Diamonds 2.80 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent pendant come in 18k gold with a lustrous South Sea Pearl of 17mm, detachable , but I can do fix on request, extra fine quality , spectacular pure white, perfect cut, and ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, 4.94 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A single pear shaped bezel set Diamond is in the center of each heart. A detachable Diamond capped South Sea Pearl drop hangs from the gold and Diamond connection.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nephrite Jade, Dia and Pearl Drop Flower Convertible Earrings in 14K White Gold
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
Designed for adaptable styling, the studs can be worn alone for a polished, understated look, or paired with the detachable white‑gold pearl drop chain to transform into graceful dan...
Pearl, Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, White Gol...
Nephrite Jade, Dia and Pearl Drop Flower Convertible Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
The studs may be worn alone for an elegant, minimalist look, or paired with the detachable rose‑gold pearl drop chain to create graceful, elongated dangle earrings.
Pearl, Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium...
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Art Deco Style Akoya Pearl Necklace Brooch Set in Diamonds & 18K White Gold
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Beautiful Edwardian Style jewelry set that can be worn as a multi-layered necklace (seen in photos) and as a single brooch/pin. The center piece detaches from the pearl strands and c...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Myanmar Green Jade Carved Earrings in 18K Gold and Black Agate & Pearl
Located in Kowloon, HK
Each piece is adorned with a detachable Tahitian light green pearl, allowing for versatile styling options.
Agate, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
Platinum South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in Platinum are 14 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.50 carats in a Shield shape with two white South Sea pearls measuring 13.5mm. Pearls are detachable. Pierced omega backs.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Asprey 18KT White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Day and Night Earrings
By Asprey
Located in Braintree, GB
A superb pair of Asprey 18KT white gold day and night earrings, the heart shaped tops pave set throughout with diamonds and fitted with detachable South Sea pearl drops. Designed to ...
White Gold
CHANEL black leather 2018 18A HAMBURG PEARL CHAIN RIDING Boots Shoes 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel riding boots in black crinkled calfskin embellished embellished with detachable silver-tone pearl chain. The design features classic tonal cap toe and a zipper ...
Blue Seahorse Brooch Pin with Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The tail curls around an exceptionally large and beautiful oval South Sea pearl of 18mm size. The pearl pendant is detachable and can be worn separately.
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Wearable and versatile, these earrings can take you from day into evening as shown with detachable white south sea baroque pearl drops, available separately.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
18k horse head enhancer, reverse crystal, hand painted, sapphire bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K hand painted reverse crystal horse backed with mother of pearl on sapphire detachable bail
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Round Link Chain Necklace, 19" Contemporary Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Photos show Round Link Chain with detachable Golden South Sea Pearl pendant, sold separately, and Blue Sapphire Slice Hinged Pendant, no longer available.
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Oversize Chanel Pendant Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare 1970s Chanel oversize multicolor gripoix and faux-pearl detachable pendant choker. Six-link extension was added in the 1980s.
18k Gold, Rhodium
Incredible Belle Époque Diamond Pendant Necklace and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Round old-cut and single-cut diamonds, seed pearl, platinum, detachable pendent can be worn as a brooch.
Diamond, Platinum
Double Cushion Cut Cabochon Peridot Yellow Gold Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Double Cabochon Cushion Peridot Earrings made for clip or pierced ears. A detachable hanging pearl can be added as well. This is a classic day to evening e...
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Cushion Cut Cabochon Peridot Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Double Cabochon Cushion Peridot Earrings made for clip or pierced ears with diamond accents. A detachable hanging pearl can be added as well. This is a cla...
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A pair of diamond and cultured pearl earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond and cultured pearl earrings, each earring with a round brilliant-cut diamond, the one weighing 0.60 carat and the other 0.61 carat, assessed to be of G-H colour and...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-Victorian Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A magnificent mid-Victorian natural peal, emerald and diamond pendant, to the centre a natural pearl measuring approximately 7.7mm in diameter, surrounded by a lozenge-shaped frame s...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.