Michael Kneebone Pink Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Tahitian pearl is featured in this simply elegant pendant.
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Pink Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Tahitian pearl is featured in this simply elegant pendant.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Kunzite Pink Tahitian pearl earrings 18KT gold cocktail earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Kunzite and Tahitian pearl cocktail earrings in an incredible combination of colors, stunning elegant pair of earrings in 18KT gold. Earrings weight 18 grams, Kunzite is 17 carats wh...
Kunzite, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphire Tahitian South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold screw-in clasp with pink sapphires, featuring South Sea Tahitian pearls, measuring from approx. 11.7mm to 13.5mm.
South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Tahitian Pearl South Sea Pearl Diamond Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
Tahitian Pearl South Sea Pearl Diamond Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring, In Stock.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Tahitian Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Tahitian pearl earrings features 2 splendid pearls of 13.5mm diameter and pinkish hues.
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Flower Earrings with Tahitian Pearls Omega
By Diamrusa
Located in BILBAO, ES
At the center of each flower rests a luminous Tahitian pearl, whose soft iridescence provides an elegant contrast to the vivid pink sapphires.
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Cartier Tahitian Pearl Diamond and Pink Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire With Large Tahitian Pearl Ring by Cartier.
Diamond, Black Pearl, Pink Sapphire
White Gold Diamond, Pink Sapphire and Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings 2006
Located in BILBAO, ES
Exquisite articulated drop earrings crafted in 18-karat white gold, combining the brilliance of diamonds, the vibrant color of pink sapphires, and the exotic beauty of Tahitian pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Pearl Diamond Necklace Tahitian Pearls in Motion 18K Pink Rose Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Pearl Diamond Necklace Tahitian Pearls in Motion 18K Pink Rose Gold This absolutely stunning pearl necklace is crafted in solid 18K Pink gold and set with 6 genuine cultured Tahitia...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Pink Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
These stunning drop earrings have Tahitian pearls with rainbow like overtones that are further accented with hot pink sapphires = 2.47 Cttw.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold AAA Tahitian Pearl and Pink Sapphire Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
The spectacular grey Tahitian pearl with multi hued overtones is showcased by over 3 carats of HOT pink sapphires set in a Bombe' style.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl 14.5mm Pink Sapphire Clip-On Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and pink sapphire earrings feature a pair of 14.5mm diameter Tahitian pearls with a flower of oval cut pink sapphires weighing a total of 2 carats.
Black Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoko London Tahitian, South Sea and Pink Freshwater Pearl Rope Necklace
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
. -8.5-9mm Tahitian Golden South Sea, South Sea and Pink Freshwater Pearls -52 inches (126cm) - Yoko London Certificate of Authenticity
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl
$2,532Sale Price|20% Off
Tahitian Pearl, Ruby, and Pink Sapphire Floral Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and unique multi gemstone floral ring. Center Tahitian pearl surrounded by 8.38ct of rubies and pink sapphires heat, set in 18-karat white gold with black rhodium.
Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bee Brooch Pin Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Pink Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This bee brooch features a splendid Tahitian pearl of 15.5mm diameter. The wings are set with custom cut tinted paua shell topped with clear crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly a...
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond...
18 K White & Pink Gold Ring Rough Diamonds Tahitian Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very unusual 18 K blackened white Gold and pink Gold Ring featuring 1 silvery Tahitian Pearl (12.2 mm).
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,904Sale Price|20% Off
Tahitian Pearl, Pink Sapphire and Brown Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tahitian Pearl, Pink Sapphire 2.48 carats and Brown Diamond 0.21 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.1 cm Length: 3.5 cm Total Weight: 18.25 grams "We fi...
Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. Pink Gold Ring & Beautiful Tahitian Pearl and 0.96 ct. Diamonds
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Pink Gold Ring With Beautiful Tahitian Pearl & 0.96 ct.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Leo De Vroomen 18k Gold 250ctw Pink Tourmaline Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By De Vroomen
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Pink Color - 16x13mm to 23x19mm - 250-300ctw (approx.) (11) Genuine South Sea Tahitian Pearls - Round ...
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Blue Peacock Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant on Box Chain 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.4 Grams Chain Length: adjustable 18"or 20" Chain Type: box chain Pendant Diameter: ~1.20" x 0.45" Stamped...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosaria Varra Tahitian Pearl and Pink Tourmaline Bead Station Necklace in 18k
By Rosaria Varra
Located in Miami, FL
A dainty yet striking necklace by Rosaria Varra, featuring matched light silver Tahitian pearl round shape, and natural light pink tourmaline beads mounted as a station style necklace.
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Tahitian Pearls Dangle Color Diamond Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Peacock Color Dangles 12.70mm Natural Tahitian peacock pearls Gorgeous green overtone & slight pink fade.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k G...
Very Fine Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
This very fine strand consists of 29 round, medium gray with a slight pink overtone Tahitian cultured pearls graduating from 14.0 mm to 14.9 mm.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful flower like ring has a stunning 10mm Tahitian Pearl. The pearl is surrounded by natural Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.72 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl Jackets with Diamond Pave Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamond squares, pave set with 98 brilliant white diamonds, can be worn oriented in either direction (point on top, or straight side up), held securely by the 18K yellow gold ove...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Dangly Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
These stunning Tahitian pearls feature pink, green and purple hues.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,390Sale Price|49% Off
NWT $12, 779 18KT Rare South Sea Pearl Tahitian Yellow Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Rare Large South Sea Pearl and Gray Tahitian Pearl Crossover Fancy Yellow Cognac Diamond Ring. This...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Superb South Sea & Tahitian Pearl Fancy-Color Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The white south sea pearl has a strong rose/pink overtone while the Tahitian pearl has a colorful pistachio overtone, which both glow in the light.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two-Piece 18K Gold & 14mm Baroque Tahitian Pearl Pendant on Apatite/Iolite Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
With the distinctive black undertone and pink/blue overtones of Tahitian pearls this pearl also boasts a graceful drop shape and overall smooth skin.
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Iolite, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
18 K White Gold Spray Brooch or Pendant Tahitian Pearls Colored Stones Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This gorgeous flower spray brooch set throughout with graduated floral clusters featuring 4 cultured Tahitian Pearls, pink Sapphires, yellow Sapphires, Diamonds and Tsavorites.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$296Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold filled Necklace with Pink Shell Abalone MOP Onyx Tahitian Grey Shell
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Introducing our exquisite 18K Gold Filled Necklace, a stunning fusion of natural beauty and refined craftsmanship. This captivating piece showcases the iridescent allure of Abalone, ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Bar Earrings 0.63 Carat 18 Karat White Gold 12-13 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Available in Rose Gold Measurements: South Sea Pearl: 12-13 MM Diamond Bar: 42MM Earring: 57.8 MM Pearls can be changed to Tahitian, Pink or Golden Pearls upon ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unisex Phoebe Cat Wood Necklace with Multi-Pearl Charms
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
Specifications Total Length: 47 cm (~18.5 inches) Includes Tassel: 5 cm (~2 inches) Primary Material: Indonesian Phoebe Cat Wood Accents: Pink Freshwater Pearls, Tahitian Pearls, Tur...
Pearl
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.12 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can be changed to Tahitian, Pink or Golden Pearls upon request.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$3,312Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 0.79 Carats 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Pearl can be changed to Tahitian, Golden or Pink Pearl.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$3,099Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Golden Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.57 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can be changed to Tahitian, Pink or White Pearls upon request.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.97 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 144 round brilliants weighing 0.97 carats with two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color- G-H Clarity SI Can customize in Pink Fresh...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,698Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.47 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearl can be changed to a Pink, Golden or Tahitian Pearl upon request.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$3,394Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Circle Pendant 1.04 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearl can be changed to a Pink, Golden or Tahitian Pearl upon request.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$2,068Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Swiral Pendant 0.36 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearl can be changed to a Pink, Golden or Tahitian Pearl upon request.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$2,688Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Floral Pendant 0.68 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearl can be changed to a Pink, Golden or Tahitian Pearl upon request.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$2,350Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Halo Ring 0.32 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Pearl can be changed to Golden, Pink or Tahitian Pearl
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.13 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 11-12MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can be changed to Tahitian, Pink or Golden Pearls upon request.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$2,688Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Floral Pendant 0.68 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearl can be changed to a Pink, White or Tahitian Pearl upon request.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,598Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Cluster South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.77 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearl can be changed to a Pink, Gold or Tahitian Pearl upon request.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold
Three-Stone South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring 0.12 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Pearl can be changed to Golden, Pink or Tahitian Pearl
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Double Diamond Halo Ring 1.16 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Pearl can be changed to Golden, Pink or Tahitian Pearl
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$2,498Sale Price / item|20% Off
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Bar Drop Earrings 0.43 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearl can be changed to a Pink, White or Tahitian Pearl upon request.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
$4,550Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Sapphire Dome Drop Earrings 6.96 Carat 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Pearl can be changed to a Pink, Gold or Tahitian Pearl upon request.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
$2,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
HARBOR D. South Sea Pearl Diamond Leaf Ring 0.39 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Pearl can be changed to Golden, Pink or Tahitian Pearl
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Bar Earrings 0.63 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold 12-13 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color G-H Clarity SI Comes in White Gold Measurements: South Sea Pearl: 12-13 MM Diamond Bar: 42MM Earring: 57.8 MM Pearls can be changed to Tahitian, Pink or Golden Pearls upon re...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Golden South Sea Link Chain Necklace 31.7 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold necklace featuring 7 Golden South Sea Pearls measuring 12-15 MM on a oval link chain. Can customize in White, Pink or Tahitian Pearls.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,600
Pink Tahitian Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond Bombe Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bombe ring featuring a 14mm baroque Tahitian pearl of taupe/pinkish hue and with a lush, metallic finish.
Andreoli Tahitian Pearl Drops Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pearls 18Kt Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Tahitian Pearl Drops Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pearls 18KT Gold This necklace features 3.45 carats of round full cut brilliant diamonds with 5.62 carats of round full ...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Go...
Unavailable|$8,018
PLAX Jewellery Tahitian Pearl and Pink Sapphire Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
A dazzling exquisite and elegant pair of Tahitian Pearl and Pink Sapphire earrings. Featuring Tahitian pearls set with 2 pink sapphire stars totalling 1.75ct in an invisible settin...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,600
Tahitian Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond Pavé Chain with South Sea Pearl Drop
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tahitian Pearl, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Pavé Chain Necklace with White South Sea Pearl Drop Gold: 18K 29.89g.
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$15,000
Andreoli Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pink Sapphire Drop Clip Dangling Earrings
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pink Sapphire Drop Clip Dangling Earrings These Andreoli earrings feature 0.49 carate of full cut round brilliant diamonds F/G/H Color VS-SI Clarity...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Go...
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 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.