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Akoya Pearl Necklace 20", Sumptuous & Luxurious, Uncultured Quality, Circa 1940
Akoya Pearl Necklace 20", Sumptuous & Luxurious, Uncultured Quality, Circa 1940

Akoya Pearl Necklace 20", Sumptuous & Luxurious, Uncultured Quality, Circa 1940

Located in Northampton, MA

The thicker the nacre, the more "uncultured" the pearl appears, displaying orient -the spectral display of color associated with natural pearls because natural pearls are entirely na...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Georgian Stuart Crystal Earrings with Large Natural Saltwater Baroque Pearls
Georgian Stuart Crystal Earrings with Large Natural Saltwater Baroque Pearls

Georgian Stuart Crystal Earrings with Large Natural Saltwater Baroque Pearls

Located in Northampton, MA

They exhibit high luster and orient -the spectral display of light that seems to occur just below the surface of the pearl; a stunningly beautiful phenomenon seen in natural, uncultu...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian
GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian

GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian

Located in Northampton, MA

Natural saltwater pearls are rare. This rare Victorian brooch ships with a GIA certificate attesting to the fact that the pearls are natural (uncultured) saltwater pearls.

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Imperial Topaz & Pearl Gold Ring Certified Untreated, London, 1843 Size 10.5
Imperial Topaz & Pearl Gold Ring Certified Untreated, London, 1843 Size 10.5

Imperial Topaz & Pearl Gold Ring Certified Untreated, London, 1843 Size 10.5

Located in Northampton, MA

That's the thing about something truly rare: it doesn't matter how wealthy you are, what you desire must be available. The natural, untreated pink topaz gemstone is surrounded by a...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

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GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace
GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace

GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace

Located in Northampton, MA

This GIA-certified 23' necklace is composed of 211 natural, uncultured saltwater pearls. The luminous pearls range in size from 2mm near the clasp to 6.61mm in the center with the ma...

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Keshi, Baroque Tahitian, Vintage Akoya, & Gemstone Necklace 36"
South Sea Keshi, Baroque Tahitian, Vintage Akoya, & Gemstone Necklace 36"

South Sea Keshi, Baroque Tahitian, Vintage Akoya, & Gemstone Necklace 36"

Located in Northampton, MA

In composition, Kwshi pearls are identical to natural, uncultured pearls.

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Silver

Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace

Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace

Located in Northampton, MA

I have collected pearls for many years. I love the beauty of both natural, uncultured pearls and cultured Akoya pearls from the midcentury, when pearls stayed in the cold sea waters ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Men's Pearl Ring Bespoke South Sea Pearl & Gold
Men's Pearl Ring Bespoke South Sea Pearl & Gold

Men's Pearl Ring Bespoke South Sea Pearl & Gold

Located in Northampton, MA

Like a natural, uncultured pearl, a Keshi pearl is all nacre so these pearls have extravagant luster and beauty.

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2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Midcentury Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Ming's
Midcentury Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Ming's

Midcentury Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Ming's

Located in Northampton, MA

Those of us who love pearls feel this way for a variety of reasons. I love natural uncultured pearls for their luminous beauty and rarity.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Original Strand of First Viable Cultured Pearls, circa 1920s
Mikimoto Original Strand of First Viable Cultured Pearls, circa 1920s

Mikimoto Original Strand of First Viable Cultured Pearls, circa 1920s

By Mikimoto

Located in Northampton, MA

These pearls more strongly resemble natural, uncultured pearls because of their thick, high-quality nacre.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Silver

Diamond, Uncultured Pearl, Fine Jade, Platinum Necklace, Art Deco GIA Certified
Diamond, Uncultured Pearl, Fine Jade, Platinum Necklace, Art Deco GIA Certified

Diamond, Uncultured Pearl, Fine Jade, Platinum Necklace, Art Deco GIA Certified

Located in Northampton, MA

Despite so many blazing diamonds, the focal point here is really the GIA-certified natural (uncultured) 6.15mm saltwater pearl. This rare and magnificently luminous pearl is cream wi...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

Akoya Pearl Necklace Double Strand, circa 1950s
Akoya Pearl Necklace Double Strand, circa 1950s

Akoya Pearl Necklace Double Strand, circa 1950s

Located in Northampton, MA

There is a heft here, a luxurious weight -nearly one-quarter pound!- that only pearls with such thick nacre can possess. Rather than being flaws, I see their ripples and dimples as f...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Victorian Amethyst Ring for Divination, Scrying, Soothsaying or Just Fashion
Victorian Amethyst Ring for Divination, Scrying, Soothsaying or Just Fashion

Victorian Amethyst Ring for Divination, Scrying, Soothsaying or Just Fashion

Located in Northampton, MA

The setting is unique; neither prong nor bezel but rather a kind of decorative hybrid of the two. Tiny natural (uncultured) pearls are securely set into the "nest" that holds the pur...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Pearl Necklace Strand Cultured Multi-Color Chinese Freshwater
Pearl Necklace Strand Cultured Multi-Color Chinese Freshwater

Pearl Necklace Strand Cultured Multi-Color Chinese Freshwater

Located in Northampton, MA

The necklace is 86" in length and is finished with a simple silver clasp. I love pearls. I have collected natural, uncultured pearls all my life.

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2010s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Edwardian Natural Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Certified Natural Pearls
Edwardian Natural Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Certified Natural Pearls

Edwardian Natural Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Certified Natural Pearls

Located in Northampton, MA

A devastatingly beautiful –and equally rare– strand of natural saltwater pearls measuring 43" in length and comprised of 239 off-round and near-round pearls which have been certified...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Clam Pearl Ring
GIA Certified Natural Clam Pearl Ring

GIA Certified Natural Clam Pearl Ring

Located in Northampton, MA

The pearl is natural -meaning, uncultured- and has undergone no treatments.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Natural River Pearl and Diamond Ring
Antique Natural River Pearl and Diamond Ring

Antique Natural River Pearl and Diamond Ring

Located in Northampton, MA

Crafted in 18K yellow gold topped with silver for the diamonds, this magnificent ring is as beautiful as it is unusual. Natural (uncultured) freshwater river pearls are rare and the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural Pearl Ring GIA Certified Victorian Solitaire Engagement
Natural Pearl Ring GIA Certified Victorian Solitaire Engagement

Natural Pearl Ring GIA Certified Victorian Solitaire Engagement

Located in Northampton, MA

A glorious, pure, and natural uncultured and undrilled saltwater pearl resides within the secure grip of regal prongs in this fabulous ring from the late Victorian era (circa 1900).

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Natural Pearl Ring in Platinum GIA Certified Art Deco
Natural Pearl Ring in Platinum GIA Certified Art Deco

Natural Pearl Ring in Platinum GIA Certified Art Deco

Located in Northampton, MA

This rare and wonderful Art Deco ring features a pair of luminous natural, uncultured saltwater pearls. White and light gray in tone, the pearls reside on their handmade platinum set...

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Locket Pendant Miniature Envelope on Silver Chain with Natural Pearls
Victorian Locket Pendant Miniature Envelope on Silver Chain with Natural Pearls

Victorian Locket Pendant Miniature Envelope on Silver Chain with Natural Pearls

Located in Northampton, MA

The chain is made from hand-twisted wire, threaded with natural, uncultured freshwater pearls. And because I believe this envelope pendant is American in origin, I would not be at al...

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Silver

Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace for an Infant
Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace for an Infant

Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace for an Infant

Located in Northampton, MA

This precious 13" necklace was created from one-hundred-and-seventy-five tiny, natural, uncultured saltwater pearls, beautifully matched for size and quality.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Shaped like an Iris. Incredible Quality.
Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Shaped like an Iris. Incredible Quality.

Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Shaped like an Iris. Incredible Quality.

Located in Northampton, MA

And unlike modern cultured pearls, these natural pearls display the spectral display of light beneath their surface known as orient.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond, Pearl Ring GIA Certified Natural, Edwardian, Black Starr and Frost
Diamond, Pearl Ring GIA Certified Natural, Edwardian, Black Starr and Frost

Diamond, Pearl Ring GIA Certified Natural, Edwardian, Black Starr and Frost

Located in Northampton, MA

The fact that such a pearl is natural and uncultured makes this treasure unspeakably uncommon.

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace for a Child
GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace for a Child

GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace for a Child

Located in Northampton, MA

An almost unbearably beautiful necklace composed of one-hundred-and-eleven GIA certified natural, uncultured saltwater pearls. The brief 15" length of the necklace and tiny size of t...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Estate Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace from Italy 38"
Estate Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace from Italy 38"

Estate Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace from Italy 38"

Located in Northampton, MA

What I can say with absolute certainty is that it is an exceptionally well-made necklace, with no shortcuts taken anywhere in the production of the piece. The pearls display light su...

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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Turquoise and Pearl Cluster Ring
Victorian Gold Turquoise and Pearl Cluster Ring

Victorian Gold Turquoise and Pearl Cluster Ring

Located in Madison area, WI

- 18k yellow gold, eight 2.5 mm Persian turquoise cabochons, one 4 mm natural (uncultured) pearl, six 1-1.5 mm natural (uncultured) split seed pearls - Purchased in Genova, Italy, t...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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By Emmanuelle Kahn

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Natural Uncultured Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact natural uncultured pearl you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of 18k gold, gold and platinum, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect natural uncultured pearl may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a natural uncultured pearl has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tom Castor are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and old mine cut alternatives. Most of our natural uncultured pearl for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Natural Uncultured Pearl?

Prices for a natural uncultured pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $26,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,920.

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.