Freshwater Pearl Necklace Artisan
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Hematite, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Antique 1810s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Chalcedony, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Israeli Artisan Link Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Rhodium, Sil...
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Freshwater Pearl, Base Metal
2010s Uruguayan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan More Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
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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.
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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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.