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Diamonds and Pearls Platinum Snake Bangle, 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in Argentina, 1930 as a pearl snake with aproximately 127 brilliant-cut diamonds, 87
Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Antique Baroque Pearl Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
natural pearl. The snake and pearl are mounted on a 14K gold bar. The pearl is approximately 10.8 x 8.3
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Jade Snake Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
18 karat yellow gold piece shaped as a snake coiled all around the pearl. In gold is also the post
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hardy & Hayes Antique Baroque Pearl and Diamond Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
pearls, diamonds and 18K gold. The top of the bracelet is designed as a chased and engraved gold snake
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Pearl Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique garnet and pearl set snake necklace. Set with three oval old cut garnets in closed back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Italian Pearl, Emerald And Gold Gaspipe Snake Bracelet, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A 1940s Italian, pearl, emerald and gold gaspipe snake bracelet, with a repoussé snake head, on a
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Entwined Snake on Natural Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Victorian Snake on naturally formed tooth pearl brooch. Highly unusual, lovely design and
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Entwined Snake on Natural Pearl
Victorian Entwined Snake on Natural Pearl
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and White Agate Snake Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
18k yellow gold piece shaped as a snake coiled all around the pearl. In gold is also the post that
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Lapis Lazuli Snake Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
18 karat yellow gold piece shaped as a snake coiled all around the pearl. In gold is also the post
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter 16.5mm Pearl Diamond Snake Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond earrings features a snake-like swirl design on the ear with a pavé of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Retro Estate 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro Estate 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Emerald Snake Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Ammanii Pearl and the Snake Black Rhodium Earrings with Tassels
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pearls and hand set zircon.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Tanzanite Earrings with Yellow Gold Snake and Pearls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats of organic shaped natural tanzanite nuggets Organic shaped pearls 14k gold snake earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carved Gold Pearl Diamond Snake Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
centered with two mabe pearls. The pearls are surrounded by hand engraved coiled snakes embellished with
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

76.65 Carats Pearl Diamond Snake Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
pearl and 2.74 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Japanese Akoya Pearl with Snake Diamond Slider and Clasp Opera Length Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The opera length multi layer pearl necklace set consists of 11 original strands of Japanese pearls
Category

1990s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Mermaid and Snake Pendant Necklace Pearl Antique 14 Karat Gold Rare
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. The mermaid holds a white pearl in her hands as she swims. The mermaid snake pendant dates
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Snake Tiara with South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Rubies
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Two twisting 18K yellow gold and diamond snakes kiss in the center of this darkly romantic
Category

2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Snake, Hammer and Stars Brooch, 9k Gold and Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique snake and hammer brooch. Victorian design at its very finest this
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18k Yellow Gold Snake Cufflinks Yellow South Sea Pearls
Located in New York, NY
design to new heights of sophistication is a snake motif that elegantly wraps around each pearl. Symbolic
Category

2010s American Cufflinks

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Edwardian period fine natural pearl, diamond and 18K yellow gold snake ring Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Baroque Pearl Pendant with Diamond-Encrusted Silver Snake
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous natural Baroque pearl pendant. Irregular and ovoid with wraparound gold-tipped sterling
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

King Cobra Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Black Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and Tahitian pearl pendant designed as a yellow gold King Cobra snake
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Snake Brooch with Diamonds and Black Mother of Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
shapes of black mother of pearl. His eyes are set with marquise tsavorites. The snake measures 3.5" in
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Snake White Yellow Pink Diamond Sapphire Pearl 18kt Gold Ring and Jewelry box
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Snake White Yellow Pink Diamond Sapphire Pearl 18kt Gold Ring and Jewelry box This ring is a snake
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapph...

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel Diamond Silver Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Victorian 14k gold snake bracelet, featuring seed pearls, and old mine cut diamonds
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Christian Dior Grey Pearls Snake Jewelled Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR jewelled gold toned bracelet with large glass grey pearls and a stylized snake clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Handcraft Galalith Snake 9 Karat Yellow Diamonds Turquoise Pearls Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
with freshwater pearls,turquoise.diamonds and galalith snake. Pearls size 11 mm Diamonds weight 0.06
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gilbert Albert Pearl Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Gilbert Albert ring in pearled yellow gold depicting a snake set with a baroque pearl and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chanel clip-on earring 2 snakes and faux pearl, gild metal sign, 1983's
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very unusual Chanel ear clip. On the upper part there are 3 faux pearls entwined by 2 snakes, in
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Antique Diamond Crescent Enamel Snake with Pearl on Diamond Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Diamond Crescent Necklace with Snake holding a pearl on a diamond studded chain. There is slight
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

18K White Gold Diamond Sapphire South Sea Pearl Snake Earings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of unique 18 K white Gold Snake earrings featuring 2 fine South Sea Pearls (1.04 mm), 328
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
pearls. The finely modeled head of the snake features a large baroque pearl (approximately 13 mm long
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Antique 18K Gold & Enamel Snake Brooch, Emerald & Pearl, France, Circa 1880
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Victorian/Napoleon III 18K yellow gold serpent/snake brooch - fine and elaborate chased
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Lilly Hastedt Tahitian Black Pearl White Gold Snake Cocktail Earrings
By Lilly Hastedt
Located in London, GB
, allow them to be worn casually or formally. The pearls are detachable from the Snake design earring to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, pearl, garnet, blue enamel, and yellow gold necklace, formed as a snake, comprising
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Snake Bracelet jasper Yellow Gold Pearl Good Luck Eternity
Located in Munich, Bavaria
finely engraved gold fittings. The head of the snake, set with two ssed pearls, serves as clasp. Since
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Jasper, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Snake Wishbone Pearl Egg Pendant Necklace Good Luck Antique Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
around a Wishbone with a natural Pearl egg or globe. The snake is beautifully created with stunning
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Pearl Snake Brooch with Window, circa 1800 – 1830
Located in Kendal, GB
of eternal love. This is further complemented by a row of natural seed pearls along the bottom
Category

Antique 19th Century European Georgian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Black Jade Pearl Diamond Gold Serpent Snake Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
gold; diamonds weighing approximately 0.165 total carats. Pearl necklace is approx. 19" long; snake
Category

1990s Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Handcraft Snake 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Baroque Pearls Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
our artisans assembled with diamonds and baroque pearls Two magnificent diamond-encrusted snakes wrap
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Serpent Snake Pendant Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Large South Sea Pearl Pendant coiled by a Diamond Snake…all hand crafted in 14 Karat
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Snake Cuff Bangle Bracelet Orange Sapphire South Sea Pearl Silver Serpent
Located in Lambertville , NJ
toothed mouth opening of the snake is a removable South Sea Pearl. The White Pearl measures 10mm and has a
Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Clamper Bracelets

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Snake Choker Necklace Orange Sapphires South Sea Pearl Gothic Serpent Silver
Located in Lambertville , NJ
opening of the snake is a removable South Sea Pearl. The White, near round Pearl measures 11.5mm and has a
Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Coral & Pearl Earrings -18k Clover & Snake Studs w/ Dangle Enhancers
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Reddish Orange Cultured Baroque Pearls Color: White Style: Large Studs with Removable Dangle Enhancers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Drop Carved Leaf Bone Snake Natural Pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Pendant 18 kt gold gr.6 with very fine carved bone snake shape, emerald carved drop, natural brown
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Handcraft Snake 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Pearls Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
with diamonds,Australian pearls and sapphires Pendant total weight 44.20 Diamonds weight 0.22 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Alvaro Correnti Victorian Revival 18k Gold Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Snake Necklace
Located in Fairfield, CT
This intricate pearl necklace, a fine example of Alvaro Correnti's craftsmanship, encapsulates the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Snake Pendant Necklace Baroque Pearl Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous Baroque Pearl of a stunning and elegant shape. The pendant depicts two entwined snakes with their
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Snake Pendant Silver Baroque Pearl Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous Baroque Pearl of a stunning silver color. The snake pendant dates to circa 1850-1900. It is
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style 0.08 Carat Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Dangle "Snake" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies. These Earrings have two Freshwater Pearls. These Earrings are available also in a larger version
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Snake Bracelet 18 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Garnet Pearl Old
Located in Torrance, CA
. Six seed pearls graduate in size from 1mm to 2mm. Two estimated 0.03 carat garnet adorn the snake eyes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair Signed Lazaro Diaz 18k Yellow Gold & Tahitian Pearl Figural Snake Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18k yellow gold. Each with a large Baroque Tahitian pearl suspended from a coiled figural snake
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Snake Bracelet Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Antique 1840
Located in New York, NY
1840. The snake head is set with faceted round Rubies and Pearls. The snake's head, tail and cone
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Snake Brooch Diamond Eyes Pearl Heart in 15ct Gold, circa 1880
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous Antique Victorian serpent brooch depicting a 15ct Yellow Gold snake with twinkling Rose
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake in a Tree Antique Unisex Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered snake twisting around a tree. Mouth is open and head is pointed
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have two Mabe Pearls. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. These Earrings are available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Crescent Enamel Snake with Pearl on Diamond Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Antique Diamond Crescent Necklace with Snake holding a pearl is on a diamond studded chain
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Brown Diamond Snake Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite Enamel works, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire 0.59 carat, Brown Diamond 0.55 carat
Category

2010s Thai Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, Sterling Si...

Valentino Garavani Rare Snake Iridescent Freshwater Pearl Runway Choker Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Nice, FR
VALENTINO GARAVANI rare runway snake choker necklace. The top has a rigid section of two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

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Pearl And Snake For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pearl and snake you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 30 vintage editions and 25 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl and snake 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 pearl and snake over the years, but those made by AVGVSTA, Ammanii and Sylvie Corbelin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A pearl and snake can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 43 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and bead alternatives. Finding a pearl and snake for sale for women should be easy, but there are 31 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pearl And Snake?

Prices for a pearl and snake can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $420 and can go as high as $99,163, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,200.
Questions About Pearl And Snake
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many interpretations of what snake jewelry can symbolize but a few common symbols are wisdom and everlasting love, particularly when the snake is continuous in an ouroboros.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A snake ring can symbolize eternal love, especially if the snake is depicted as eating its own tail. Another meaning is one of mourning, and of the snake purifying a corpse and its return to Earth. Shop a collection of snake-shaped jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, some black pearls are real pearls. Genuine black pearls typically come from Tahiti, sourced from black-lip pearl oysters. Some jewelry features synthetic black pearls created in laboratories. Explore a selection of black pearl jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There isn't a hard-and-fast rule about whether you should wear pearl earrings with a pearl necklace. While pearl earrings can complement a pearl necklace, you're free to mix and match pieces as you see fit. For example, you might join a multi-strand statement necklace with a pair of simple gold hoops or diamond studs. A dramatic gemstone necklace can be balanced with a pair of understated pearl button earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a large assortment of pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pearl clasp is an opening and closing device that holds a necklace together - in this case, a pearl necklace. The clasp works by hooking one end of the necklace into the other end and locking in place. Shop a collection of expertly vetted jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Yes, there are freshwater pearls. Certain species of pearl-producing mollusks do live in bodies of freshwater. Among them are Hyriopsis cumingi and Hyriopsis schlegeli. Most freshwater pearls come from the United States and Japan. Shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Pearls are so special because they are rare in nature. They form only when something gets inside an oyster or mussel and causes irritation. The mollusk then secretes substances similar to those found on its shell. These harden around the foreign body to create a pearl. Only about one out of every 10,000 wild oysters will ever make a single pearl, and the vast majority of the pearls that occur naturally are too small to use in jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    No one knows for sure where pearl earrings originated, but scholars have determined that they date back to ancient times. According to surviving records, the ancient Chinese often presented members of royal families with pearls as gifts. During the 1st century B.C., Julius Caesar passed a law stating that only members of the ruling class could wear pearl jewelry. Shop a large collection of pearl earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Coin pearls are a type of flat rounded pearls that are almost coin shaped. They can be worn casually or as an elegant accessory. There is a range of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Mikimoto pearls are cultured pearls sourced from Akoya oysters located in the waters off the shores of Honshu, Japan, by the jewelry house of Mikimoto. Cultured pearls are genuine pearls produced with human assistance to encourage production and promote the development of a more attractive product. Find a variety of Mikimoto pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Baroque pearls are pearls with an irregular, non-spherical shape. They are sometimes called Biwa baroque pearls because of their discovery in Lake Biwa, Japan. Baroque pearls are coveted for their uniqueness as no two baroque pearls are alike. Baroque pearls are long and round with dips along the surface. Shop a wide range of baroque pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What black pearls symbolize is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate them with mystery due to their color. Others believe they represent mental strength, wealth or freedom. You'll find a variety of black pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because black pearls only form when sand is trapped in a specific type of oyster, the Tahitian black-lipped Pinctada, they are very rare. Black pearls occur once in every 10,000 pearls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pearls are available in a gray hue. The most common color for pearls is white, off-white and gray, but pearls can also come in a range of soft pastels as well as black and chocolate brown. Shop a wide selection of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, real pearls can be on a strand with a clasp. The addition of a clasp has nothing to do with determining if the pearls are real or fake. The clasp is simply a design aspect for the piece of jewelry. Always purchase real pearls from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of authentic pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a pearl is real, examine it closely. Genuine pearls are reflective and lustrous, while fakes won't have reflective properties. A real pearl will be cool to the touch and warm up when worn. One test is the "tooth test," where you rub the pearl against your front teeth. If the texture is slightly rough, then it's a genuine pearl. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mabé pearls are less expensive than traditional pearls due to their unique dome-like shape and accessibility. Mabé pearls are desirable for jewelry designs meant to lay flat on the surface, like stud earrings or pendants, while still giving the appearance of pearls without the higher price point. Shop a selection of mabé pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.