Gray Cultured Pearls
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Japanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s American High Victorian More Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Band Rings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cluster Rings
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Beryl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
- Are cultured pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, cultured pearls are real pearls. However, they're not naturally occurring pearls. Instead, they come from oysters raised on farms and are the product of human intervention that encourages the development of pearls. Most pearls available on the market are cultured rather than natural. Shop a wide range of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What are Akoya cultured pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Akoya cultured pearls are pearls that come from Pinctada fucata martensii oysters. These molluscs are commonly referred to as Akoya oysters, accounting for the name of the pearls. The word “cultured” means that the pearls are real but were produced by oysters with the help of human intervention. Cultured pearls are very common, as naturally occurring pearls are extremely rare. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of pearl jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024Yes, cultured pearls may be worth money. Although they tend to be worth less than natural pearls, cultured pearls are still real pearls and can be worth hundreds to even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Potential selling prices depend on the color, size and quality of loose pearls, and ones set in jewelry may be worth more due to the pieces' ages, makers, types and styles. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can provide you with an estimated value for your pearls. Find a large selection of pearl jewelry 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, cultured pearls are often worth something. Values for loose pearls can be less than $100 or priced in the thousands, depending on their color, size, type and quality. Pearl jewelry may also have value beyond that of its materials due to its age, maker and other characteristics. To get an estimated value for your pearls, consult a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of pearl jewelry.
- Can I get gray pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pearls are available in a gray hue. The most common color for pearls is white, off-white and gray, but pearls can also come in a range of soft pastels as well as black and chocolate brown. Shop a wide selection of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.