Eostre Faceted Black Tahitian Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 11.4 mm Faceted Black Tahitian Pearl, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold It
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Robin Rotenier Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
faceted black Tahitian cultured pearl. 1 black Tahitian faceted pearl 12 round black diamonds, approx
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Robin Rotenier 2.40 Carat Sapphire Black South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Robin Rotenier faceted cultured Tahitian black South Sea pearl dangles with 6 blue and green
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Multicolour Tahitian Pearl Necklace with Faceted 18k White Gold Beads
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Multicolour Tahitian Pearl Necklace with Faceted 18k White Gold Beads Pearl: Tahitian, 14.7 - 12.5
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sweet Pea 18k White Gold Hammered Band Ring With Faceted Black Tahitian Pearl
By Sweet Pea
Located in London, GB
brushed finish. The black Tahitian pearl is 14.5cm diameter and truly is a piece of art in itself. This
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
BOON 14.30mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Stars Diamond Cut Ball Gold Faceted Bangle
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
BOON Tahitian Pearl Faceted Surface 18K White Gold Bangle with White Diamond Stars and Diamond Cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
$2,470Sale Price|50% Off
Eostre Faceted Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
The Faceted Golden South Sea Pearl is surrounded by Diamond set in Square and Rectangle Geometric design. This is a very interesting piece as the surface of the Round pearl is no lon...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Necklace with Two Australian Solid Black Opal and Diamond Claps
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a premium White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 2 Australian Solid Black Opal as the Claps. The Pearl necklace consists of 66 round South Sea Pearls, this necklace can be worn ...
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Opal, Black Opal
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Black Opal Approx 23.7 × 11.8 mm Depth: 5.6mm Diamonds Approx 1.81ct total Marks 18 _____...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 3.5 TCW Natural Sugarloaf Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning estate natural sapphire 18K yellow gold signet ring featuring a deep blue 3.5 TCW sugarloaf sapphire set in a superb tourbillon twist design setting. 20th Century The rich,...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Edwardian Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring contains a cushion cabochon cut sapphire weighing approximately 9.46 carats surrounded by numerous single cut diamonds. Mounted in a beautifully engraved handmade ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...
Blue Diamond
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
$11,996Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent GIA 4.63 Natural Black Opal Diamond Estate Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Conroe, TX
Magnificent GIA 4.63 Natural Black Opal Diamond Estate Ring in 18K White Gold Material: 18K Gold Ring Size: 7.50 Hallmarks: 18K Ther Total Weight (grams): 8.00 PRIMARY STONE Type: ...
Black Opal, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Emeralds, Tanzanites & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal, Emeralds & Tanzanites Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opal is 9.51 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
$125,000
H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
$325,000
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Antique 14K Gold & Silver No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Circa 1870-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 14K Gold & Silver No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Circa 1870-1890. Ceylon sapphire 11.57 carats Old mine cut diamonds approximately 8 ct tw Accompanied by AG...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
ART DECO 1930 Cocktail Ring in Platinum with 6.12cts Australian Opal & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring with Australian opal. Exceptionally beautiful ring, created during the iconic period of the art deco, back in the 1930. This colorful ring personify the deco period...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Aquamarine and Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Aquamarine and Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold 2 Pear Shape Cut Aquamarines Weighing 30.00 Carats Approximately 125 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing 1.50 Cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
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.