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Paspaley 18ct White Gold Kechi Pearl Necklace 9.3g
Paspaley 18ct White Gold Kechi Pearl Necklace 9.3g

Paspaley 18ct White Gold Kechi Pearl Necklace 9.3g

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

A Paspaley Kechi Pearl Necklace, made of 18ct White Gold. Featuring one Kechi Pearl on a White Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Eostre Australian South Sea oval Pearl Bracelet
Eostre Australian South Sea oval Pearl Bracelet

Eostre Australian South Sea oval Pearl Bracelet

$8,500

H 0.52 in W 0.63 in D 0.63 in L 6.7 in

Eostre Australian South Sea oval Pearl Bracelet

Located in Melbourne, AU

. 95% surface clean the size ranging from 13mm-16mm this bracelet is made of paspaley pearl

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl

Eostre Nearly Round Australian South Sea Pearls Strand
Eostre Nearly Round Australian South Sea Pearls Strand

Eostre Nearly Round Australian South Sea Pearls Strand

Located in Melbourne, AU

accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity. product of Paspaley Pearling Company Pty. Limited.

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Eostre Round Australian South Sea Pearls Strand
Eostre Round Australian South Sea Pearls Strand

Eostre Round Australian South Sea Pearls Strand

Located in Melbourne, AU

accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity. This Strand is graded and made by Paspaley Pearling Company

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Kunzite Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant
Michael Kneebone Kunzite Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant

Michael Kneebone Kunzite Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant

$5,360Sale Price|44% Off

W 0.82 in L 2 in

Michael Kneebone Kunzite Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

kunzite is complimented by a baroque Paspaley South Seas pearl in the palest gray color. The pearl comes

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Kunzite, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

APC Drop Pair South Sea Pearl from Paspaley
APC Drop Pair South Sea Pearl from Paspaley

APC Drop Pair South Sea Pearl from Paspaley

Located in Melbourne, AU

PAIR OF DROP 16 MM PEARLS, FLAWLESS AFTER SETTING COMPLEXION, GEM LUSTRE, SILVER. GUARANTEED

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Multi-Gemstone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Multi-Gemstone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Multi-Gemstone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Paspaley South Seas pearls (origin: Australia). The pearls come with certificates of authenticity. All

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, South Sea Pear...

Paspaley 18k Yellow Gold 5ctw Pave Diamond AAA 13.2mm Pearl Oval Hoop Earrings
Paspaley 18k Yellow Gold 5ctw Pave Diamond AAA 13.2mm Pearl Oval Hoop Earrings

Paspaley 18k Yellow Gold 5ctw Pave Diamond AAA 13.2mm Pearl Oval Hoop Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

Brilliant White Diamonds - 5ctw (approx.) (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - AAA - Round Shape - White Color w

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Pendant
Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Pendant

Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Paspaley, the largest cultivator of pearls in Australia. The black pearl is from Tahiti. Both pearls have

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Royal Amethyst Baroque South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings
Michael Kneebone Royal Amethyst Baroque South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings

Michael Kneebone Royal Amethyst Baroque South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Paspaley South Seas pearls in these "Due Perla" drop earrings. The pearls are pure white and possess

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Peridot Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Peridot Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Peridot Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Blue topaz and peridot are integrated with the Paspaley South Seas pearls to form these elegant

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

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Paspaley Earrings and Pendant Set with South Sea Pearls, Tanzanites, Diamonds
Paspaley Earrings and Pendant Set with South Sea Pearls, Tanzanites, Diamonds

Paspaley Earrings and Pendant Set with South Sea Pearls, Tanzanites, Diamonds

Located in Forest Hills, NY

PASPALEY set of Earrings and Pendant Pendant: Weight: 9.47 grams Platinum 950 Fine 1 South Sea

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Platinum

Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace 73.3g
Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace 73.3g

Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace 73.3g

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

A Paspaley Pearl Necklace, made of 18ct Yellow Gold. Set with 8 x 13 mm Circle Shape White South

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

Paspaley Lavalier Pearl Necklace
Paspaley Lavalier Pearl Necklace

Paspaley Lavalier Pearl Necklace

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

with age and use. Accompanied by: This Paspaley Pearl Necklace is accompanied by Valuation

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Paspaley Lavalier Pearl Necklace
Paspaley Lavalier Pearl Necklace

Paspaley Lavalier Pearl Necklace

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

. Accompanied by: This Paspaley Pearl Necklace is accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity Number H13Q01PC15

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Paspaley South Seas Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Michael Kneebone Baroque Paspaley South Seas Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring

Michael Kneebone Baroque Paspaley South Seas Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Paspaley Pearling Company located in Australia. It is a graceful egg shape with excellent color and is

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Paspaley 18ct White Gold South Sea Pearl Shepherd Hook Earrings
Paspaley 18ct White Gold South Sea Pearl Shepherd Hook Earrings

Paspaley 18ct White Gold South Sea Pearl Shepherd Hook Earrings

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

: Excellent - Consistent with age and use. Accompanied by: These Paspaley Pearl Earrings are accompanied by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Necklace 13.1g
Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Necklace 13.1g

Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Necklace 13.1g

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

A Paspaley South Sea Pearl Necklace, made of 18ct Yellow Gold. Featuring one drop shaped pearl on a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paspaley 18ct White Gold Tahitian Pear & Diamond Necklace 0.25ct
Paspaley 18ct White Gold Tahitian Pear & Diamond Necklace 0.25ct

Paspaley 18ct White Gold Tahitian Pear & Diamond Necklace 0.25ct

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

A Paspaley Tahitian Pearl Necklace, made of 18ct White Gold. Featuring a single 12mm Round Tahitian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold White South Sea Pearl Bracelet 37.5g
Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold White South Sea Pearl Bracelet 37.5g

Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold White South Sea Pearl Bracelet 37.5g

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

A Paspaley White South Sea Pearl Set Bracelet, made of 18ct Yellow Gold. Featuring 5 circle South

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold Shepherd Hook Earrings 6.34g
Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold Shepherd Hook Earrings 6.34g

Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold Shepherd Hook Earrings 6.34g

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

Paspaley Pearl Earrings are accompanied by the Original Paspaley Certificate of Authenticity Number 290578

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold Keel Edge South Sea Pearl Earrings 10-11mm 6.64g
Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold Keel Edge South Sea Pearl Earrings 10-11mm 6.64g

Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold Keel Edge South Sea Pearl Earrings 10-11mm 6.64g

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

. Accompanied by: These Paspaley Pearl Earrings are accompanied by all original Paspaley packaging, including

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paspaley South Sea Pearl Dive Rope Pendant with 9ct Yellow Gold Chain 6.32g
Paspaley South Sea Pearl Dive Rope Pendant with 9ct Yellow Gold Chain 6.32g

Paspaley South Sea Pearl Dive Rope Pendant with 9ct Yellow Gold Chain 6.32g

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

This timeless Paspaley South Sea pearl pendant features a lustrous 13mm drop-shaped pearl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Michael Kneebone Emerald Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant
Michael Kneebone Emerald Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant

Michael Kneebone Emerald Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A square cut emerald of 6.41 carats is paired with a 15.5 millimeter, gem quality Paspaley South

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Paspaley Triangle Pair South Sea Pearl from Australia
Paspaley Triangle Pair South Sea Pearl from Australia

Paspaley Triangle Pair South Sea Pearl from Australia

Located in Melbourne, AU

PAIR OF triangle 12 MM PEARLS, FLAWLESS COMPLEXION, AA LUSTRE, WHITE WITH GREEN OVERTONE

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paspaley Circle Pair South Sea Pearl from Australia
Paspaley Circle Pair South Sea Pearl from Australia

Paspaley Circle Pair South Sea Pearl from Australia

Located in Melbourne, AU

PAIR OF CIRCLE 12 MM PEARLS, FLAWLESS COMPLEXION, AAA/AA LUSTRE, WHITE WITH PINK OVERTONE

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Round Paspaley South Seas Pearl Earrings
Michael Kneebone Baroque Round Paspaley South Seas Pearl Earrings

Michael Kneebone Baroque Round Paspaley South Seas Pearl Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Perfectly round and circle baroque Paspaley South Seas pearls with wonderful luster are paired in

Category

2010s American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Jadeite Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings
Michael Kneebone Jadeite Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings

Michael Kneebone Jadeite Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Green jadeite is paired with baroque Paspaley South Seas pearls in these refined drop earrings

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl "Silver Sapphire" Pendant
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl "Silver Sapphire" Pendant

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl "Silver Sapphire" Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

15.5mm gem quality Paspaley South Seas pearl. The colorless sapphire is bezel set in 18k yellow gold

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Paspaley South Sea Pearl Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Gold Stud Earrings
Paspaley South Sea Pearl Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Gold Stud Earrings

Paspaley South Sea Pearl Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Gold Stud Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Luscious baroque Paspaley South Seas pearls are paired with bezel set sugarloaf cabochon amethysts

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Gray Spinel Leah Ring
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Gray Spinel Leah Ring

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Gray Spinel Leah Ring

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A Paspaley South Seas pearl is featured in this one-of-a-kind Leah ring. The pearl measures 14.5mm

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Lavender Zircon Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings
Michael Kneebone Lavender Zircon Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings

Michael Kneebone Lavender Zircon Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Lavender zircons (origin: Sri Lanka) are paired with Paspaley South Seas pearls (origin: Australia

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Sapphire Paspaley Baroque South Seas Pearl Earrings
Michael Kneebone Blue Sapphire Paspaley Baroque South Seas Pearl Earrings

Michael Kneebone Blue Sapphire Paspaley Baroque South Seas Pearl Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Richly colored blue sapphires are paired with a huge pair of baroque Paspaley South Seas pearls in

Category

2010s American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone White Diamond Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings
Michael Kneebone White Diamond Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings

Michael Kneebone White Diamond Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A gem quality pair of white Paspaley South Seas pearls (origin: Australia) drop from these white

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pave Diamond Paspaley South Seas Pearl Hoop Earrings
Michael Kneebone Pave Diamond Paspaley South Seas Pearl Hoop Earrings

Michael Kneebone Pave Diamond Paspaley South Seas Pearl Hoop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Micro-paved diamond hoop earring are decorated with a pair of gem quality Paspaley South Seas

Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Earrings
Michael Kneebone Baroque Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Earrings

Michael Kneebone Baroque Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of generously sized baroque Paspaley South Seas pearls of a bright white color and finest

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Diamond Ribbon Candy Ring
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Diamond Ribbon Candy Ring

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Diamond Ribbon Candy Ring

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

ring. Within the twists and turns is set a 12.5mm, White, gem quality Paspaley South Seas pearl

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Omega Necklace
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Omega Necklace

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Omega Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A 15mm, gem quality Paspaley South Seas pearl is paired with a radiant cut silver sapphire in this

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Omega Necklace
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Omega Necklace

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Omega Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A 15mm, gem quality Paspaley South Seas pearl is paired with a radiant cut silver sapphire in this

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl "Silver Sapphire" Pendant Necklace
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl "Silver Sapphire" Pendant Necklace

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl "Silver Sapphire" Pendant Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

17mm gem quality, oval shaped Paspaley South Seas pearl. The colorless sapphire is bezel set. The

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Omega Necklace
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Omega Necklace

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Omega Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A 15mm, gem quality Paspaley South Seas pearl is paired with a radiant cut silver sapphire in this

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Paspaley South Sea Pearl Diamond Yellow And White Gold Chain Pendant
Paspaley South Sea Pearl Diamond Yellow And White Gold Chain Pendant

Paspaley South Sea Pearl Diamond Yellow And White Gold Chain Pendant

Located in Austin, TX

A gem quality, pear shaped Paspaley South Seas pearl is mounted in a two tone 18k gold and diamond

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Oriental Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Tahitian Pearl Diamond Spinel Stacking Rings
Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Tahitian Pearl Diamond Spinel Stacking Rings

Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Tahitian Pearl Diamond Spinel Stacking Rings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A Paspaley South Seas pearl and a gray Tahitian pearl are featured in these Leah stacking rings

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Golden and White South Seas Pearl Earrings
Michael Kneebone Golden and White South Seas Pearl Earrings

Michael Kneebone Golden and White South Seas Pearl Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Gem quality golden South Seas pearls are paired with massive (15.5mm) gem quality Paspaley white

Category

2010s American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Citrine Diamond Baroque South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Citrine Diamond Baroque South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Citrine Diamond Baroque South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Pear shaped and perfectly matched golden citrines are coupled with baroque Paspaley South Seas

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Tourmaline Topaz Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earring
Michael Kneebone Tourmaline Topaz Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earring

Michael Kneebone Tourmaline Topaz Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earring

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

composition are a pair of 15mm, baroque, gem quality Paspaley South Seas pearls. The 18k yellow gold

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline

Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Silver Sapphire Stacking Leah Rings
Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Silver Sapphire Stacking Leah Rings

Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Silver Sapphire Stacking Leah Rings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A Paspaley South Seas pearl is paired with a brilliant cut silver sapphire in these stacking Leah

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Rhodochrosite Sapphire Baroque South Seas Pearl Pendant
Michael Kneebone Rhodochrosite Sapphire Baroque South Seas Pearl Pendant

Michael Kneebone Rhodochrosite Sapphire Baroque South Seas Pearl Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

.) Complimenting the center gem is a 10mm brilliant silver sapphire of 4.90 carats and a 20mm baroque Paspaley

Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Paspaley Pearl Triangular South Sea Pearl Necklace
Paspaley Pearl Triangular South Sea Pearl Necklace

Paspaley Pearl Triangular South Sea Pearl Necklace

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

Paspaley Pearl Triangular South Sea Pearl Necklace 12-14mm, 34 pieces with 28.65 momme and one

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl

Paspaley  Drop Pair South Sea Pearl for Tammy
Paspaley  Drop Pair South Sea Pearl for Tammy

Paspaley Drop Pair South Sea Pearl for Tammy

Located in Melbourne, AU

produced by Paspaley pearling company.

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl "Huggie" Style Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl "Huggie" Style Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl "Huggie" Style Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Baroque South Seas pearls dangle from these pearl "Huggie" earrings. Paspaley pearls come from

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Golden South Seas Pearl White South Seas Pearl Earrings
Michael Kneebone Golden South Seas Pearl White South Seas Pearl Earrings

Michael Kneebone Golden South Seas Pearl White South Seas Pearl Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Gem quality Golden South Seas pearls and paired with massive (15.5mm) gem quality Paspaley white

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Paspaley Triangle South Sea Pearl from Australia
Paspaley Triangle South Sea Pearl from Australia

Paspaley Triangle South Sea Pearl from Australia

Located in Melbourne, AU

SINGLE TRIANGLE 13 MM PEARL, FLAWLESS COMPLEXION, AAA/AA LUSTRE, WHITE WITH PINK OVERTONE. These

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paspaley Drop South Sea Pearl from Australia
Paspaley Drop South Sea Pearl from Australia

Paspaley Drop South Sea Pearl from Australia

Located in Melbourne, AU

SINGLE IRREGULAR DROP 12 MM PEARL, FLAWLESS COMPLEXION, AAA/AA LUSTRE, SILVER WITH PINK GREEN

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paspaley Triangle Pair South Sea Pearl from Australia
Paspaley Triangle Pair South Sea Pearl from Australia

Paspaley Triangle Pair South Sea Pearl from Australia

Located in Melbourne, AU

PAIR OF TRIANGLE 12 MM PEARLS, FLAWLESS COMPLEXION, AAA/AA LUSTRE, WHITE WITH PINK OVERTONE

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Pave Paspaley South Pearl Huggie Earrings
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Pave Paspaley South Pearl Huggie Earrings

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Pave Paspaley South Pearl Huggie Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

White gold Huggie earrings are pave set with richly colored amethyst and decorated with Paspaley

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Tourmaline Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant
Michael Kneebone Pink Tourmaline Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant

Michael Kneebone Pink Tourmaline Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A heart shaped pink tourmaline (origin: Namibia) is paired with a Paspaley South Seas pearl (origin

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Paspaley South Seas Circle Pearl Earrings
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Paspaley South Seas Circle Pearl Earrings

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Paspaley South Seas Circle Pearl Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

15.5mm Baroque South Seas pearls are embellished by cushion shaped and faceted African amethyst

Category

2010s American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Sapphire Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings
Michael Kneebone Blue Sapphire Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings

Michael Kneebone Blue Sapphire Paspaley South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Blue sapphires are paired with Paspaley South Seas circle' pearls in these Due Gemme drop earrings

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Paspaley Baroque South Seas Pearls Peridot Blue Topaz Cabochon Drop Earrings
Paspaley Baroque South Seas Pearls Peridot Blue Topaz Cabochon Drop Earrings

Paspaley Baroque South Seas Pearls Peridot Blue Topaz Cabochon Drop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Paspaley baroque South Seas pearls are paired with Swiss Blue cabochon topaz and peridot in these

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold

Zambian Emerald Paspaley South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Zambian Emerald Paspaley South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings

Zambian Emerald Paspaley South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Paspaley South Seas pearls and pave diamonds in these dramatic dangle earrings. Set in one-of-a-kind 18k

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Green Topaz Diamond Paspaley South Sea Pearl Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Green Topaz Diamond Paspaley South Sea Pearl Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Green Topaz Diamond Paspaley South Sea Pearl Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Generously sized baroque Paspaley South Seas pearls dangle from a pair of scissor cut green topaz

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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Australian Paspaley Cultured Pearl earrings, 14K Yellow Gold Angel with Amethyst
Australian Paspaley Cultured Pearl earrings, 14K Yellow Gold Angel with Amethyst

Australian Paspaley Cultured Pearl earrings, 14K Yellow Gold Angel with Amethyst

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

Australian Paspaley Cultured Pearl (14mm) with lovely 14K Solid Yellow Gold Angel with Amethyst

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Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas White Sapphire Pendant
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas White Sapphire Pendant

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By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A gem quality Paspaley South Seas pearl is featured in this stunning and uncomplicated pendant

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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Michael Kneebone White Sapphire Amethyst South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone White Sapphire Amethyst South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone White Sapphire Amethyst South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

pear shaped, gem quality Paspaley South Seas pearls. The gems are set within handmade, two tone mounts

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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

baroque Paspaley South Seas pearls. The pearls are white and possess a lustrous finish. The white gold

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Michael Kneebone Amethyst Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

these white gold dangle earrings. The drops are finished with baroque, gem quality Paspaley South Seas

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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Michael Kneebone Baroque South Seas Pearl Turquoise Huggie Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Baroque South Seas Pearl Turquoise Huggie Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Baroque South Seas Pearl Turquoise Huggie Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Paspaley South Seas pearls are paired with turquoise "huggie" style hoops in these quintessential

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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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Paspaley Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of paspaley pearls available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k gold, gold and 14k gold, these items were constructed with great care. There are many different pieces in our collection of paspaley pearls to choose from, but contemporary paspaley pearls are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Michael Kneebone produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut paspaley pearls and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and emerald cut alternatives. When shopping our range of paspaley pearls, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Paspaley Pearls?

On average, paspaley pearls at 1stDibs sell for $5,360, while they’re typically $1,960 on the low end and $180,000 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.

Questions About Paspaley Pearls
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Paspaley 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.

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