Antique White Gold, Natural Freshwater River Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set with 14 graduated natural (possibly Mississippi) river freshwater pearls in the round in a 10k white gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$554Sale Price|20% Off
PEARL NECKLACE ‘ROPE’ Freshwater pearls from Mexico
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A Long Freshwater Pearl Necklace — 134cm A beautifully strung freshwater pearl necklace measuring an impressive 134cm, crafted from natural river pearls sourced in Mexico.
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage Gold & Mississippi River Fresh Water Pearl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In 14k and 10k karat yellow golds. With a Baroque freshwater river pearl set in a gold setting stylized as leaves or an open flower.
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Mississippi River Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Essex, GB
Delightfully unique! This rare pair of fresh water Mississippi river pearls are showcased in a stunning drop earring setting. Organic vine shaped tendrils wrap around each pearl, and...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural River Pearl Flower set Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k. Charming, cheerful, and chic, these lovely flower earrings are a visual ray of sunshine. Naturalistic in design and material, each bloom is comprised of especially...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau River Pearl & Pink Sapphire Pendant in 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 10 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau pendant, set with one 3mm round pink sapphire, one seed pearl, and one freshwater Mississippi river Pearl.
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Tennesse Pearls and Single Cut Diamond Brooch in Platinum, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
A brooch in the shape of an infinity circle featuring natural freshwater Tennessee River pearls with a line of single cut diamonds set as a ring around the pearls in platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Hand Wrought Antique Chain Necklace with Freshwater River Pearls
Located in Big Bend, WI
Antique 18K yellow gold chain necklace featuring freshwater river pearls. The hand made links are long ovals alternating with 10 baroque freshwater pearls measuring about 4.5mm - 5.5...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yogo Sapphire & Natural Pearl Crescent Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Northampton, MA
The stones total approximately .85 carats. Ten natural freshwater river pearls are set between each sapphire.
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Natural River Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Natural (uncultured) freshwater river pearls are rare and the rippled, undulating surface of this button-shaped pearl makes it strikingly unique.
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Opal Necklace
Located in Northampton, MA
This Edwardian-era necklace of 18K yellow gold features alternating stations of opal beads and natural freshwater pearls. The natural pearls are freshwater river pearls and have reta...
Opal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Natural River Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An Art Nouveau period diamond, and natural river pearl pendant in platinum. Featuring a natural freshwater American river pearl accented by two diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Natural Tennesse Pearls and Single Cut Diamond Brooch in Platinum, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
A brooch in the shape of an infinity circle featuring natural freshwater Tennessee River pearls with a line of single cut diamonds set as a ring around the pearls in platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Mississippi river pearl brooch in the form of a chrysanthemum, set in gold.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl
Antique Citrine Seed Pearl Mississippi River Pearl Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique lavaliere pendant with bezel set dark amber color citrine. Measures 16 x 9 mm. Surrounded by seed pearls 2 mm. and three pendants of gold chain and American Mississippi Riv...
Citrine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Deco Double Strand Cultured Pearl & Diamond Clasp Necklace in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco double strand cultured pearl necklace is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a decorative diamond clasp set in white gold. The clasp is ador...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Multi-Strand "" Pearl Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning multi-strand pearl tots add necklace is fitted with a 14k Yellow Gold clasp. The necklace weighs in at 88.1 grams and is marked 14k 585
Pearl, 14k Gold
$639Sale Price|20% Off
L 19.75 in
Triple Strand Silver Gray Pearl Necklace with Moonstone Clasp, 19.75"
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a triple strand pearl necklace with a vintage jeweled box clasp. We created it with 9 mm silver gray fresh cultured pearls and some moonstones. The large (1.25 x 1) inch ster...
Moonstone, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco double row cultured pearl necklace, Diamond 9k white gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning vintage Art Deco cultured pearl, double row necklace. Lustrous cultured pearls with such lovely soft metallic overtones when hitting the light, a sumptuous and extravagan...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Late Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Late Victorian 10k gold & seed pearl stick pin. With a lotus shaped flower that has a small white round seed pearl set at its center. Simply a great stickpin! Date...
Pearl, Gold
Vintage Graduated Cultured Pearl Double Opera Necklace 14K Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant vintage double opera-length cultured pearl necklace featuring beautifully matched graduated pearls displaying exceptional lustre and a delicate rose-lavender overtone. Th...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
L 16 in
Akoya Pearls, Double Strand, Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA Cert, 16"
Located in Northampton, MA
This late Art Deco era (circa 1939) double strand of cultured Akoya pearls represents the finest, most luxurious pearls of their day. Today, we are accustomed to perfectly spherical ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Double Strand Long Pearl Necklace with Pearl and Rhinestone Clasp
Located in Alford, MA
Vintage double-strand medium length pearl necklace featuring a clasp of pearls and rhinestones that can be worn at the nape of the neck or on one side. the pearls are hand knotted an...
Pearl
Vintage Long Pearl Necklace 162cm 63.80 inches Rope Large Pearls
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An exceptional vintage freshwater pearl rope necklace of dramatic opera length, composed of stylistically matched large button-form pearls displaying rich natural lustre with subtle ...
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
L 18 in
Akoya Pearl Necklace 20", Sumptuous & Luxurious, Uncultured Quality, Circa 1940
Located in Northampton, MA
If I had a daughter, these are the pearls I would buy her. Well, the first pearls anyway. Why? Because this 20" strand is everything a pearl necklace should be: composed of eighty-se...
Pearl, Silver
Vintage Long Pearl Necklace 60-Inch Rope, 136 Large Baroque Pearls Circa 1980’s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A substantial and exceptionally versatile vintage endless rope necklace composed of 136 large cultured freshwater pearls, dating to the 1980’s. Details * Period: 1980’s * Origin: U...
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
Long Baroque Freshwater Cultured Pearl Sautoir Necklace, 122 cm 48 inches
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking long sautoir necklace composed of individually shaped baroque freshwater cultured pearls, displaying an attractive creamy-white body colour with strong lustre and colourfu...
Cultured Pearl
Three Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace
Located in Greer, SC
Three Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace ranging from 7.5mm-4.5mm in size. The clasp is an 18kt white gold clasp with a 13mm round scallop style with 6 mm round pearl in the center. I...
Pearl, 18k Gold
$480Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Large Elaborate Fresh Water Vintage 7 Strand Cultured Pearl & Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful Art Deco Style Victorian Fine Rare Large Freshwater Cultured Pearl and Glass Bead 7 Stand Necklace!!This Gorgeous...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl
Long 15-27mm Baroque Freshwater Pearl Statement Necklace 35.43inch 90cm 45pearls
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Oversized Baroque Cultured Freshwater Pearl Opera Necklace, 45 Pearls, 90 cm / 35.43inch, 137 Grams, Sterling Silver Clasp Details * 45 cultured freshwater baroque pearls * Pearl s...
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian
Located in Northampton, MA
This simple and beautiful Victorian-era chatelaine brooch dates to about 1890 and features seven luminous GIA-certified natural saltwater pearls together with seven bright and sparkl...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$3,071
H 1.97 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in L 1.97 in
Antique Victorian Period European Turquoise Brooch in 14K Gold and Silver, 1880
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking late 19th century Austro-Hungarian turquoise brooch of bold sculptural form, set throughout with natural cabochon turquoise in graduating sizes. Offered in an original an...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman 3.34tcw Champagne Diamond Stud Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
These stunning Oscar Heyman earrings are made from platinum and feature a pair of 'champagne brown' diamonds weighing 3.34tcw (SI1-2). The stones are each 7mm wide and sit in a 4 pro...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
$4,006
H 0.17 in W 1.08 in L 1.69 in
Antique 3.83 Carat Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Brooch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco 3.83 carat diamond and platinum brooch; part of our diverse antique Art Deco jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Boxed Woven Pearl Starburst Tiara, Circa 1780
Located in Altrincham, GB
A spectacular Georgian tiara, gorgeously crafted and fitted in a royal blue velvet box. Its composed of countless natural and seed pearls, I can't imagine you could count them all- a...
Pearl, Base Metal
Natural Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This stunning vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (stamped and guaranteed), and it is set with genuine ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Aquamarine Brooch, French, Circa 1920s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Antique Art Deco Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch — Platinum and 18K gold, French Origin, c1920’s A superb Art Deco brooch in platinum and 18K gold (tested), designed in a bold geome...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage Certified Necklace Long 78cm Opera Length, Provenance Shirley Conran DBE
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Vintage piece. From the personal collection of Shirley Conran DBE (1932–2024), this striking long green bead necklace is composed of polished dyed quartz beads of impressive scale an...
Quartz
Cultured Tahitian Pearl Necklace, 5-6mm Dark Pearls, 45cm Length
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant cultured Tahitian pearl necklace composed of lustrous dark pearls displaying attractive peacock and silver overtones. The pearls measure approximately 5–6 mm and are indi...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$1,466Sale Price|20% Off
L 1.3 in
Antique Victorian Gold Amethyst Brooch with Diamonds and Pearls, Circa 1880s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Antique Victorian Amethyst, Diamond & Pearl Gold Brooch – 3.3cm, circa 1880’s. A striking antique brooch featuring a vivid oval-cut amethyst at its center, surrounded by cultured ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
“Antique Victorian 10k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Necklace, Circa 1880, 28ct”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond necklace in large size stones with a total estimate diamond weight of 28 carats largest 5 central diamonds diameters (8.50mm 7mm 8.60mm 7mm 8mm) dangling set...
Diamond
$778
H 0.28 in W 0.28 in Dm 0.28 in L 0.28 in
Turquoise and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A refined pair of turquoise and diamond stud earrings, each centred with a vivid cabochon turquoise, framed by a halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds. Crafted in 14-carat yellow gold...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid-20th Century Nephrite Jade Bead Necklace, 80 Beads, 119 Grams
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Nephrite Jade Bead Necklace, 119 Grams, Mid-20th Century Substantial nephrite jade bead necklace composed of 80 evenly matched beads, each measuring approximately 10 mm in diameter....
Jade
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set tiara, the five openwork foliate garland design sections graduating in size from the centre, each featuring three old-European cut diamonds within a pear...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
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.