【Lustre Arc】Akoya Pearl Tassel Long Necklace with Convertible Bow Clasp
Located in New York, NY
luxurious detail is a stunning 18K white gold and diamond-encrusted bow clasp, which serves as both a secure
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Akoya Pearl Bow Clasp Three Strand Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A refined three-strand pearl bracelet designed with a platinum diamond bow clasp. The bracelet
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$14,500 / set
L 17.72 in
【Crown Radiance】Aurora Akoya Pearl Double-Strand Necklace with Diamond Bow Clasp
Located in New York, NY
magnificent 13–14mm South Sea pearl radiates flawless brilliance, cradled beneath a diamond-studded bow
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$16,800 / set
L 17.72 in
【Crown Radiance】Aurora Akoya Pearl Triple-Strand Necklace with Diamond Bow Clasp
Located in New York, NY
radiant luster. The centerpiece is a dazzling bow-shaped clasp, intricately set with sparkling diamonds
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Marina J. Pearl Strung Necklace with Bow Centerpiece and Rhodium Silver Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Bow Necklace by Marina J. This Necklace is made entirely of Pearls and Solid 14k Yellow
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
$2,187
W 0.25 in L 24 in
Cultured Akoya Pearl 24" Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, enhancing the refined allure of the pearls without overpowering their natural grace. The clasp not only
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Strand Pearl Twist Bracelet with Decorative 14K Yellow Gold Bow Tie Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
yellow gold bow tie clasp create this sophisticated pearl wrap bracelet. Expertly matched 2.8mm lustrous
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Freshwater Pearl 18" Strand Necklace with Bow Clasp in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
natural beauty and understated glamour. The centerpiece of this necklace is a charming bow-shaped clasp
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Necklace with Gem-Set Bow Clasp
Located in Greenwich, CT
12.5mm to 12mm, strung on a hand-knotted silk cord, with a sapphire and diamond bow-shaped clasp in
Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White...
South Sea Pearl Necklace with Gem-Set Bow Clasp
Located in Greenwich, CT
12.5mm to 12mm, strung on a hand-knotted silk cord, with a sapphire and diamond bow-shaped clasp in
Diamond, Platinum
Five Strand Pearl Bracelet with Crystal Pavé Bow Clasp by Nolan Miller, 1980s
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Consists of five faux pearl strands - Gold plated - Crystal rhinestone accents
Multi Strand Pearl Wrap Bracelet with Decorative Yellow Gold Bow Tie Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A sophisticated twist with fourteen strands of freshwater 2.74 mm button AAA pearls wrap the wrist
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Twist Multi Strand Necklace & Bracelet Set with Yellow Gold Bow Tie Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
yellow gold decorative bow tie clasp that can be worn to the front, side or back, creating multiple looks
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Akoya Pearl 7.5" Strand Bracelet with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
refined poise. The pearls' natural radiance is artfully complemented by a charming bow clasp in 14 karat
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic, Double-Strand, Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond and Gold Bow Clasp
Located in Dallas, TX
necklace is an exquisite, 14kt yellow gold, bow-shaped box clasp artfully adorned with three round
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond & Sapphire Drop Earrings 4.92 CTTW 18KT Gold 13-14 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 mm with Sapphires, 4.60 carats and diamonds weighing 0.32 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Oval Sapphires South Sea Pearls Dangle Drop Earrings 3 Carats 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 6 oval Sapphires weighing 3.00 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.73 Carats 12-13 MM 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm flanked with 122 round brilliants weighing 0.73 carats. Pearl Quality AA Luster AA, Excellent Nacre Ve...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite double-strand pearl necklace combines timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication. Featuring lustrous white, round cultured pearls averaging 10 mm in diameter, ...
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
vintage foliate design crystals high tiara 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage foliate tiara. Featuring foliate style swags decorated with tiny crystals. Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear. Materials: blackened silver meta...
【Crown Radiance】Symphony Bow 16mm Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing top-tier 16mm South Sea pearls with a luminous aurora-like sheen, these earrings epitomize refined luxury. The design takes inspiration from a delicately tied ribbon, form...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Bow Drop Earrings 0.14 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 mm with 76 round brilliants weighing 0.74 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Diamond bow measures 1/2" wide & 3/...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Mikimoto Diamond Double Strand 8mm Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Double Strand 8mm Cultured Pearl Necklace by Mikimoto. The Authentic Mikimoto Double Strand Pearl Necklace is a paragon of elegance, crafted from 18k yellow ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
$32,000
W 0.8 in L 12.25 in
9 - 14 mm Double Tahitian Pearl Strand with 3.38 Carats Diamond & Platinum Clasp
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Double Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace with Diamonds in Platinum. The Art Deco Diamond and Platinum focal points of this one of a kind necklace harken another time. They were crafted ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$27,606
H 1.3 in W 0.33 in L 13.78 in
18 kt. White Gold Adler Genève 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Choker & Diamond Pendant
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. White Gold Adler Genève 4 Strand Pearl Necklace / Choker With Gorgeous Diamonds Pendant from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Diamonds: 6 Ct Material: 18 kt. white go...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Spray Diamond Platinum Necklace and Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set by Tiffany & Co. Part of TIffany & Co's Spray Collection. With 1Necklace: 299 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VVS clarity, G color total weight...
Diamond, Platinum
Eostre Akoya Round Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in Melbourne, AU
A strand of white akoya pearl strand pink overtone. high lustre with very few blemishes. 8.5mm with 18k white gold clasp.
Pearl
18 kt. White Gold Multi Strand, Fresh Water Pearl Choker Necklace With Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Multi Strand, Fresh Water Pearl Choker Necklace With Diamonds, With option to take Chandelier pendant off to match the occasion or to give it another lo...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
NWT Christian Dior by John Galliano Origami Dress Runway Fall 2006 Wedding Gown
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Baar, CH
New with tags, this never-before-worn archival piece has been carefully stored for the past 18 years, preserving its pristine condition. An absolutely stunning and rare masterpiece ...
$42,000Sale Price|66% Off
NWT $124, 000 Gorgeous 18KT Huge Black Tahitian Pearl Fancy Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Gold Fancy Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of 19 Magnificent 12MM High Luster La...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
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.