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Mississippi Pearl

Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch
Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch

Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch from the early 1900's. Natural river pearls are used as

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Modern Mississippi Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch
Modern Mississippi Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch

Modern Mississippi Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A modern Moira Mississippi pearl, diamond and enamel floral brooch, with three rose-cut diamond set

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Lavaliere
Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Lavaliere

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Lavaliere

$1,895

W 0.65 in L 1.5 in

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Lavaliere

Located in New York, NY

gradient green to yellow enamel tones with natural pearls and Mississippi pearl drop. 1.5" x .65". 1900's

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

Vintage French Mississippi River Pearl Yellow Gold Feather Brooch, 1950
Vintage French Mississippi River Pearl Yellow Gold Feather Brooch, 1950

Vintage French Mississippi River Pearl Yellow Gold Feather Brooch, 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Mississippi river pearl and 18 karat yellow gold brooch in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Willliam Ruser Sapphire and Pearl Cherub 14K Yellow Gold Brooch and Pendant Set
Willliam Ruser Sapphire and Pearl Cherub 14K Yellow Gold Brooch and Pendant Set

Willliam Ruser Sapphire and Pearl Cherub 14K Yellow Gold Brooch and Pendant Set

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

(Mississippi) pearls as sculptural elements: the pearls form “clouds,” seats, or props for the little figures

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold & Mississippi River Fresh Water Pearl Stickpin
Vintage Gold & Mississippi River Fresh Water Pearl Stickpin

Vintage Gold & Mississippi River Fresh Water Pearl Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage stickpin. In 14k and 10k karat yellow golds. With a Baroque freshwater river pearl

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Pendant with Pearl Drops
Edwardian 14K Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Pendant with Pearl Drops

Edwardian 14K Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Pendant with Pearl Drops

Located in Venice, CA

pearls. Three Mississippi River pearls, elongated and organic in shape, dangle at the bottom of the

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k Pearl Drop Earrings
Victorian 14k Pearl Drop Earrings

Victorian 14k Pearl Drop Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

earring begins with an oblong Mississippi River pearl surmount. Two small pearls are connected to the

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K  Yellow Gold Swan Brooch Pin with Freshwater River Pearls
14K  Yellow Gold Swan Brooch Pin with Freshwater River Pearls

14K Yellow Gold Swan Brooch Pin with Freshwater River Pearls

Located in Big Bend, WI

14K yellow gold swan pin with freshwater Mississippi river pearls. The pin measures 1 7/8" by 1 7/8

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique White Gold, Natural Freshwater River Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Antique White Gold, Natural Freshwater River Pearl & Diamond Brooch

Antique White Gold, Natural Freshwater River Pearl & Diamond Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine antique Edwardian period brooch. Set with 14 graduated natural (possibly Mississippi

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Art Nouveau 14k/Platinum Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring
Art Nouveau 14k/Platinum Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring

Art Nouveau 14k/Platinum Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous pearl and diamond bypass ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural Pearl Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Natural Pearl Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Statement Engagement Ring

Natural Pearl Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Statement Engagement Ring

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a remarkable Art Deco ring in 14k white gold featuring a natural Mississippi Delta pearl

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 14K Ruser Child Pin with Delta Pearls & Blue Sapphires
Mid-Century 14K Ruser Child Pin with Delta Pearls & Blue Sapphires

Mid-Century 14K Ruser Child Pin with Delta Pearls & Blue Sapphires

By William Ruser

Located in Lexington, KY

This is an amazing signed Ruser pin set in 14K yellow gold that features three Mississippi Delta

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950’s RUSER Platinum Leaf Vine Baguette Round Diamond Brooch 5.83cttw
Vintage 1950’s RUSER Platinum Leaf Vine Baguette Round Diamond Brooch 5.83cttw

Vintage 1950’s RUSER Platinum Leaf Vine Baguette Round Diamond Brooch 5.83cttw

By William Ruser

Located in Winter Springs, FL

freshwater pearls, also known as Mississippi freshwater pearls, from a button maker in Mississippi. These

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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One of a Kind Mississippi Pearl and Emerald Flower Earrings
One of a Kind Mississippi Pearl and Emerald Flower Earrings

One of a Kind Mississippi Pearl and Emerald Flower Earrings

By Helen Ringus

Located in TRYON, NC

There are 24 Mississippi pearls, shaped like daisy petals , emerald leaves, with an opal center

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Keshi Feather Earrings
Keshi Feather Earrings

Keshi Feather Earrings

By Marilyn F. Cooperman

Located in New York City, NY

Feathery lacelike arrangement of Keshi and Mississippi pearls and diamond twigs with 18K.

Category

American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Mississippi River Pearl Drop Earrings
Vintage Mississippi River Pearl Drop Earrings

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

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold and Platinum Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Ice Skating Swan Brooch
18k Gold and Platinum Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Ice Skating Swan Brooch

18k Gold and Platinum Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Ice Skating Swan Brooch

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Freshwater Pearl Measuring 11.00 x 13.70 x 34.00 mm Full-Cut Diamond Accents Totalling

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Sapphire and 14k Gold Cherub Angel Brooch
Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Sapphire and 14k Gold Cherub Angel Brooch

Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Sapphire and 14k Gold Cherub Angel Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Baby Cherub Angel Brooch by Ruser Features Baroque Freshwater Cultured Pearl in 14k Yellow

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ruser Mississippi River Pearl and Sapphire Mounted in 14k Gold Angel Pendant 10g
Ruser Mississippi River Pearl and Sapphire Mounted in 14k Gold Angel Pendant 10g

Ruser Mississippi River Pearl and Sapphire Mounted in 14k Gold Angel Pendant 10g

By William Ruser

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Unique Ruser Gold Angel Pendant Set in 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 42 x 15 mm Gross Weight: 10 grams Reference Item #DB-1372 CM 5-8-25

Category

20th Century American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pearl Ruby Swan Pin

Diamond Pearl Ruby Swan Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold swan pin featuring one large natural Mississippi mud pearl to

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Pearl Garnet Gold Brooch
Midcentury Pearl Garnet Gold Brooch

Midcentury Pearl Garnet Gold Brooch

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H 2.75 in W 0.75 in

Midcentury Pearl Garnet Gold Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

alcoves are rare Mississippi Mud Pearls. Signed "P.L. Bryant 14K". Unusual and stylish.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Pearl Turquoise Swan Pin

Diamond Pearl Turquoise Swan Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold swan pin featuring a natural Mississippi mud pearl making up the

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diving Swallow Birds 16.90 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl Sapphire Garnet 18K
Diving Swallow Birds 16.90 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl Sapphire Garnet 18K

Diving Swallow Birds 16.90 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl Sapphire Garnet 18K

By Tom Castor

Located in Lambertville , NJ

the Necklace are bright White, Uncultured, Mississippi River Pearls. Also known as Feather Pearls

Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Mississippi Pearl Enamel Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

Mississippi Pearl Enamel Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

By Moira

Located in London, GB

Mississippi pearl, diamond and enamel floral brooch, three rose cut diamond set anthers

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Pearl and Diamond Crane Bird Brooch
Pearl and Diamond Crane Bird Brooch

Pearl and Diamond Crane Bird Brooch

By Moira Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

diamonds and Mississippi pearls, mounted in gold with silver settings. Signed Moira, numbered 5147 Moiras

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Black, Starr & Frost Edwardian Diamond and Mississippi River Pearl Bracelet
Black, Starr & Frost Edwardian Diamond and Mississippi River Pearl Bracelet

Black, Starr & Frost Edwardian Diamond and Mississippi River Pearl Bracelet

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in Narberth, PA

white luster, perfectly complementing the bright diamond sparkle. The backside of the Mississippi pearl

Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Natural River Pearl and Diamond Pin Pendant
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Natural River Pearl and Diamond Pin Pendant

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Natural River Pearl and Diamond Pin Pendant

Located in Great Neck, NY

gorgeous Edwardian natural Mississippi pearl and diamond pin and pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 1890 Brooch In 14Kt Gold Montana Sapphires & Mississippi River Pearl
Art Nouveau 1890 Brooch In 14Kt Gold Montana Sapphires & Mississippi River Pearl

Art Nouveau 1890 Brooch In 14Kt Gold Montana Sapphires & Mississippi River Pearl

Located in Miami, FL

in a floating bar setting, with 1 free form natural freshwater white pearl from the Mississippi river

Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Mississippi Mud Pearl Gold Stud Cufflinks
Ruser Mississippi Mud Pearl Gold Stud Cufflinks

Ruser Mississippi Mud Pearl Gold Stud Cufflinks

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

1950's 14kt Yellow Gold Stud set with Mississippi Mud Pearls. Beautiful natural fresh water pearls

Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Cufflinks

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950 Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage 1950 Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage 1950 Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Mississippi River pearls and near colorless diamonds to create a fantasy ring that looks as good as whipped

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Arts & Crafts Pearl Gold Ring
Arts & Crafts Pearl Gold Ring

Arts & Crafts Pearl Gold Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Arts and Crafts pearl and gold ring circa 1900. Showcasing three Mississippi river pearls framed by

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Boulder Opal Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
Art Nouveau Boulder Opal Pearl & Sapphire Necklace

Art Nouveau Boulder Opal Pearl & Sapphire Necklace

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

. Framed in a yellow gold floral bezel accented with natural Mississippi River pearls and Montana Sapphires

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Necklace
Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Necklace

Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Necklace

Located in Lexington, KY

and floral motif. The pearls are natural Mississippi delta pearls, the largest being 9.3 mm X 7 mm

Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Pearl Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Winged Fairy Brooch
Ruser Pearl Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Winged Fairy Brooch

Ruser Pearl Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Winged Fairy Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s 18K yellow Gold Winged fairy Brooch by William Ruser, set with Mississippi fresh water

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond

Art Nouveau River Pearl & Pink Sapphire Pendant in 10K Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau River Pearl & Pink Sapphire Pendant in 10K Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau River Pearl & Pink Sapphire Pendant in 10K Yellow Gold

Located in Towson, MD

, and one freshwater Mississippi river Pearl. The pendant measures 1.25 inches long and weighs 0.9

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Mother-of-Pearl Insect Double Clips
Ruser Mother-of-Pearl Insect Double Clips

Ruser Mother-of-Pearl Insect Double Clips

By William Ruser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic American jewelry famous for its use of Mississippi fresh water pearls in its decadent motifs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Ruser Cherub Pin
Ruser Cherub Pin

Ruser Cherub Pin

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Ruser Cherub Pin

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 14kt Yellow Gold Cherubs with Mississippi Mud Pearl Wings floating on a Pearl Cloud amongst

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Ruser Ruby Gold Bangle Bracelet
Ruser Ruby Gold Bangle Bracelet

Ruser Ruby Gold Bangle Bracelet

By William Ruser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic American jeweler famous for his use of Mississippi fresh water pearls and one of a kind

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bangles

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Luna Felix Dangle Drop Earrings In 22Kt Gold With 32 Ctw In Coral And Tourmaline
Luna Felix Dangle Drop Earrings In 22Kt Gold With 32 Ctw In Coral And Tourmaline

Luna Felix Dangle Drop Earrings In 22Kt Gold With 32 Ctw In Coral And Tourmaline

Located in Miami, FL

silica, pearls of Mississippi and Tennessee, Mexican fire opals and agates. The American Southwest has

Category

Vintage 1980s American Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mississippi Pearl, Blue Sapphire, and Gold Figural Flower Brooch
Antique Mississippi Pearl, Blue Sapphire, and Gold Figural Flower Brooch

Antique Mississippi Pearl, Blue Sapphire, and Gold Figural Flower Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mississippi fresh water pearls in a flower shape and with a blue sapphire gemstone to the center. Mounted in

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold

14K Gold Art Nouveau Turquoise Drop Pendant with Mississippi Pearl
14K Gold Art Nouveau Turquoise Drop Pendant with Mississippi Pearl

14K Gold Art Nouveau Turquoise Drop Pendant with Mississippi Pearl

Located in Venice, CA

hugged by a classic Art Nouveau leaf motif. Dangling below is a Mississippi River pearl, elongated and

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant
Victorian Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant

Victorian Gargoyle and Pearl Drop Pendant

Located in New York, NY

conjoined dragons/gargoyles sit atop 3 long Mississippi Pearl tooth pearls. Late 19th Century USA. Lovely

Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Important Trifari Tooth Pearl Bib
Important Trifari Tooth Pearl Bib

Important Trifari Tooth Pearl Bib

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Trifari necklace of faux Mississippi pearls and smokey grey rhinestones set into brush gilt

Category

Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

Pearl Necklace of Rare Oversized Mississippi River Pearls
Pearl Necklace of Rare Oversized Mississippi River Pearls

Pearl Necklace of Rare Oversized Mississippi River Pearls

Located in Northampton, MA

necklace of unicorns. The Mississippi River does not produce pearls like this any longer. This is a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace
Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace

Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

lavalier-style necklace features two natural Mississippi River pearls hanging from an intertwining branch

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Cufflinks with Victorian Snake Motif and Mississippi Delta Pearl
14 Karat Gold Cufflinks with Victorian Snake Motif and Mississippi Delta Pearl

14 Karat Gold Cufflinks with Victorian Snake Motif and Mississippi Delta Pearl

Located in Lexington, KY

Mississippi Delta Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks with Victorian Snake Motif, This is a truly

Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French Plique-a-Jour Amethyst and Mississippi River Pearl Festoon
Art Nouveau French Plique-a-Jour Amethyst and Mississippi River Pearl Festoon

Art Nouveau French Plique-a-Jour Amethyst and Mississippi River Pearl Festoon

Located in Narberth, PA

Mississippi River pearls dangle, one below the teardrop and the other from the two central festoon chains. The

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver

WILLIAM RUSER Gold, Pearl and Sapphire "Tuesday's Child" Brooch
WILLIAM RUSER Gold, Pearl and Sapphire "Tuesday's Child" Brooch

WILLIAM RUSER Gold, Pearl and Sapphire "Tuesday's Child" Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

a child frolicking with a butterfly atop a Mississippi River pearl, the child has two round faceted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Enamel Diamond Gold Pin Pendant
Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Enamel Diamond Gold Pin Pendant

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Enamel Diamond Gold Pin Pendant

Located in Lexington, KY

two diamonds, 0.05 carat in total, and a natural Mississippi Delta pearl. The Mississippi Delta pearl

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Blank & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearls
Henry Blank & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearls

Henry Blank & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearls

By Henry Blank & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

. Mississippi River Pearls Natural American pearls are among the oldest and rarest of universal gems. These

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Ruser Sapphire Gold Bangle Bracelet
Ruser Sapphire Gold Bangle Bracelet

Ruser Sapphire Gold Bangle Bracelet

By William Ruser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic American jeweler famous for his use of Mississippi fresh water pearls and one of a kind

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Impressive Mississippi Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Impressive Mississippi Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

Impressive Mississippi Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Large 18k gold butterfly brooch, featuring Mississippi pearls, decorated with approx. 3.80ctw in

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Christopher Walling Highly Iridescent Mississippi Pearl and Gold Large Earclips
Christopher Walling Highly Iridescent Mississippi Pearl and Gold Large Earclips

Christopher Walling Highly Iridescent Mississippi Pearl and Gold Large Earclips

By Christopher Walling

Located in New York, NY

Mississippi Baroque Style Pearl.Pattern Is Designed In An Asymmetrical Letter "X" Motif.Made By Christopher

Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl

Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch

Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Mississippi river pearl brooch in the form of a chrysanthemum, set in gold.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl

Antique Citrine Seed Pearl Mississippi River Pearl Lavaliere Necklace
Antique Citrine Seed Pearl Mississippi River Pearl Lavaliere Necklace

Antique Citrine Seed Pearl Mississippi River Pearl Lavaliere Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

by seed pearls 2 mm. and three pendants of gold chain and American Mississippi River fresh water

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl Brooch
Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl Brooch

Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

with diamonds and small Mississippi river pearls. Consummate Art Nouveau, circa 1900.

Mississippi Mud Pearl Diamond Crab Pin

Mississippi Mud Pearl Diamond Crab Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 Karat yellow gold crab pin set with a 22 by 20 millimeter natural Mississippi mud pearl as the

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

William Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings, circa 1950

William Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings, circa 1950

By William Ruser

Located in London, GB

A charming pair of Mississippi River pearl, diamond and 18ct yellow gold earrings made by William

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

French Art Nouveau Pendant with Big Mississippi Dog Tooth Pearl, Diamonds Rubies
French Art Nouveau Pendant with Big Mississippi Dog Tooth Pearl, Diamonds Rubies

French Art Nouveau Pendant with Big Mississippi Dog Tooth Pearl, Diamonds Rubies

Located in Antwerp, BE

: Dog tooth pearl - This type of pearl is most likely a fresh water pearl from either the Mississippi

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl & Euro Cut Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl & Euro Cut Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl & Euro Cut Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This unique Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl ring features two bezel set 2.5mm European cut

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Pearl Double Strand Necklace and Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Cultured Pearl Double Strand Necklace and Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp

Cultured Pearl Double Strand Necklace and Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

features four Mississippi fan-shaped Pearls which are approximately 13 x 8mm. These Pearls are alternating

Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950's One of a Kind Ruser Bracelet
1950's One of a Kind Ruser Bracelet

1950's One of a Kind Ruser Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Ruser bracelet is the paradigm for designers using Mississippi natural pearls. Each pearl is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Gold Brooch
Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Gold Brooch

Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Gold Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

spread out wings that fan out in variegated plique-a-jour. The beak is holding a natural Mississippi

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Ruser Pearl and Gold Cherub Brooch
Ruser Pearl and Gold Cherub Brooch

Ruser Pearl and Gold Cherub Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

cloud of fresh water Mississippi Pearl. The cherub has sparkling blue Sapphire eyes. The brooch

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Turquoise  Pearls Gold  Tier Chandelier Earrings
Turquoise  Pearls Gold  Tier Chandelier Earrings

Turquoise Pearls Gold Tier Chandelier Earrings

Located in New York, NY

With Turquoises and Mississippi Pearls. Back Of Earrings Made With A Large Shepard's Hook For Pierced

Category

2010s Unknown Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This lovely pendant features four Mississippi River Pearls fashioned into a 14 karat yellow Gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Mississippi River Pearl 14 Karat Gold Floral Design Ring
Vintage Mississippi River Pearl 14 Karat Gold Floral Design Ring

Vintage Mississippi River Pearl 14 Karat Gold Floral Design Ring

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This vintage ring features six Mississippi River Pearls, accented by five 1.8mm diamonds. The

Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Mississippi River Pearl and Sapphire 14k Gold Angel Pendant 10.80g
Ruser Mississippi River Pearl and Sapphire 14k Gold Angel Pendant 10.80g

Ruser Mississippi River Pearl and Sapphire 14k Gold Angel Pendant 10.80g

By William Ruser

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Unique Ruser signed Gold Angel Pendant Set in 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 1-3/4" x 1-7/8" Gross Weight: 10.8 grams Reference Item #DB-1371 CM 5-8-25

Category

20th Century American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smallest Gold and Pearl Fish Brooch in the World

Smallest Gold and Pearl Fish Brooch in the World

Located in London, GB

Made in 14k Gold with engraved head and tail, the body made using a Mississippi River Pearl. A

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Ruser 14 Karat Yellow River Pearl and Sapphire Friday's Child and Dog Brooch
Ruser 14 Karat Yellow River Pearl and Sapphire Friday's Child and Dog Brooch

Ruser 14 Karat Yellow River Pearl and Sapphire Friday's Child and Dog Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in San Diego, CA

holding their beloved dog. Brooch is 14ky gold with a large natural Mississippi river pearl base and blue

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Mississippi Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the mississippi pearl you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect mississippi pearl among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic mississippi pearl over the years, but those made by Moira and William Ruser are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A mixed cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and rough cut versions for sale. When shopping for a mississippi pearl, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Mississippi Pearl?

On average, a mississippi pearl at 1stDibs sells for $4,000, while they’re typically $590 on the low end and $11,474 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.