Pinctada Pearl
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Polynesian Modern Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1850s English High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Bahraini Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
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Pinctada Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Pinctada Pearl?
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.