Mings Pearl

Hawaiian Jewelry

Pearl Cluster Ring Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mings Bamboo Jade Earrings Wrapped with Pearls and Leaves 14K Gold

$1,895

Mings Bamboo Jade Earrings Wrapped with Pearls and Leaves 14K Gold

By Ming's Hawaii

Located in Honolulu, HI

Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.7 Grams Jade: White Jade Pearls: Akoya Pearls Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preown...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ming's Hawaii Amethyst and Akoya Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Brooch

$1,250

$3,950

Ming's Hawaii 14k Yellow Gold Jade and Pearl Bead Necklace, 1980s

Located in Honolulu, HI

Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Jade and Pearl Total Weight: 59.7 Grams Length: ~24 inches Stamped: "14K" hallmark not present but th...

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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ming Pearl Earrings

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Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ming Pearl Earrings

Located in Schwaz, Tirol

Contemporary 18 karat Yellow Gold Ming Pearl Earrings Minimalist, modern, elegant - handcrafted in our atelier, designed by Arno Schneider.

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2010s Austrian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unusual Pink and Gold Baroque Pearl Necklace

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L 46.5 in

Unusual Pink and Gold Baroque Pearl Necklace

By Helen Ringus

Located in TRYON, NC

These are the hottest pearls on the market. They are sometimes called Ming pearls.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Silver

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Mings Pearl Branch Brooch in Sterling Silver

Located in Honolulu, HI

Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.10" Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good

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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Trifari "Pearl Belly" Ming Horse

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H 2 in W 2.75 in

Trifari "Pearl Belly" Ming Horse

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare horse from the Trifari "Ming" Series of the 1940s. These "pearl belly" figurals are highly collectible and were designed by Trifari's master designer Alfred Phillipe.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style

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H 39.5 in W 12.5 in D 37 in

Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style

Located in Dayton, OH

The cabinet is supported by a Ming style base.

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20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Elm

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L 28 in

Akoya Pearl Necklace Vintage 1970s Ming's

By Ming's Hawaii

Located in Northampton, MA

This cultured Akoya pearl necklace was created in the 1970s by venerable Hawaiian luxury jeweler, Ming's.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Ming's Hawaii Carnelian and Akoya Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Brooch

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W 1.19 in L 1.66 in

Ming's Hawaii Carnelian and Akoya Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Brooch

By Ming's Hawaii

Located in Honolulu, HI

Gorgeous Ming's orange carnelian & white Akoya Pearl flower brooch.

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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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$3,600 / item

L 1 in

Sapphire Amethyst South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 5 Carats 18 Karat White Gold

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat White Gold dome drop earrings featuring number Sapphires, 2.20 Carats, Amethyst & Rhodolite weighing 2.80 Carats and two white South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Customiz...

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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Accent Drop Huggy Earring

$1,540 / item

H 0.48 in W 0.2 in L 0.79 in

10K White Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Accent Drop Huggy Earring

Located in New York, NY

Introducing a captivating masterpiece for women who seek elegance and sophistication. These exquisite pearl drop earrings feature a dazzling array of 12 round diamonds accented. The ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold, 10k Gold

Pink Freshwater Cultured Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.11 Carats 14K Pink Gold

$1,768 / item

L 1 in

$5,125

$4,560 / item

L 1 in

Pink Sapphire & Freshwater Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.80 CTTW 14-15 MM 18KT

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat white Gold drop earrings featuring two Pink Sapphires, 0.56 Carats, flanked with 24 round brilliants, 0.24 carats and two Pink Freshwater Pearls measuring 14-15 mm. Availab...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

$10,500

1990s South Sea Pearl, Diamond and 18K White Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Roma, RM

An elegant pair of 1990s drop earrings featuring magnificent dark South Sea pearls, brilliantly paired with diamonds in an architectural and timeless design. Their refined proportion...

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Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Tahitian Cultured Pearl Strand 11-8 mm baroque 41 cm long fine Luster multicolor

$870

Dm 0.56 in

Tahitian Cultured Pearl Strand 11-8 mm baroque 41 cm long fine Luster multicolor

Located in Viena, Viena

nice quality in a size of 8-11 mm, 35 baroque untreated natural Tahitian cultured pearls in the typ. Colours e.g. black, grey, light grey, anthracite and with a fine luster, pearls ...

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2010s Japanese Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Stainless Steel

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Located in Raleigh, NC

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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Vintage 18ct White Gold French Stamped, 2 Carat Marquise/Navette Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct White Gold French Stamped Circa 1980s Behold this exquisite vintage 1980s French diamond ring! The marquise/navette-shaped beauty is adorned w...

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Late 20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 276.90 Carat Amethyst Pendant & Diamond Necklace 18 Inches

$2,250Sale Price|25% Off

$42,000

W 1.38 in L 14.97 in

Extraordinary Estate Yvel Multi-Colored Baroque Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Necklace

By Yvel

Located in New York, NY

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Early 2000s Israeli Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Burmese South Sea Drop Pearl, Morganite and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

$5,000

H 1.11 in

Burmese South Sea Drop Pearl, Morganite and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Wailea, HI

Burmese South Sea Drop Pearl, Morganite and Diamond Earrings in 18k Rose Gold Two 12 mm Burmese South Sea Drop Pearls Two Cushion Cut Morganites Weighing 1.50 Pave' Diamonds on Cap ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace Earring Suite

$4,800

W 0.5 in L 20 in

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace Earring Suite

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Offered here is a Kasumi pearl necklace and drop earring suite. The Kasumi pearl necklace (origin: Japan) showcases the wide range of colors this variety of pearl may be found. The...

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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Vintage Akoya Pearl Necklace with Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Clasp 14 Karat Gold

$1,650

L 14.25 in

Vintage Akoya Pearl Necklace with Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Clasp 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This elegant vintage choker necklace features a strand of lustrous pearls in soft white tones, artfully contrasted with overtones that give the piece a dynamic visual depth. The near...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Mings Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the mings pearl you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 65 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a mings pearl may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a mings pearl has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Trifari are consistently popular. A mings pearl of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring pearl, from our inventory of 47, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a mings pearl for sale for women should be easy, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Mings Pearl?

Prices for a mings pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $495 and can go as high as $37,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,945.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

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