Edwardian Natural Pearls
Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s British Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Link Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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How Much are Edwardian Natural Pearls?
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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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