Pink Conch Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Brooches
Emerald, Tsavorite, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Pink ...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Loose Gemstones
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Loose Gemstones
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire...
2010s Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bahamian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
2010s British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Loose Gemstones
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Loose Gemstones
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Loose Gemstones
Pearl
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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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.