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Natural River Pearl Cufflinks by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Rafael, CA
A pair of antique cufflinks in yellow gold by Tiffany & Co featuring four natural river pearls
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Brooch Natural River Pearls, Circa 1940s-1950s
Located in Southbury, CT
beak are created from gleaming, white natural river pearls. The elongated shapes of the pearls are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Antique Cross Heart Pendant 14 Karat Gold Turquoise Cabochon Natural River Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
turquoise cabochons. The centre of the cross is highlighted by a natural river pearl.
Category
Antique 1830s George IV Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
W 0.91 in D 0.24 in L 2.45 in
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Natural River Pearl and Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Natural River Pearl and Diamond Pin Pendant. This
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
River Pearl Necklace, Pendant, Earring Suite, Rare, GIA Certified Natural
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a rare and breathtaking natural river pearl parure featuring GIA-certified natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
natural river pearls.
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
H 1.78 in W 0.79 in D 0.12 in L 14.97 in
Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Mississippi Pearl Flower Brooch from the early 1900's. Natural river pearls are used as
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
1980s Bulgari Style River Pearls and Brass Roman Coins Pendant Necklace
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The necklace is composed of natural river pearls, which are irregular in shape, giving the piece a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
H 2.37 in W 1.19 in L 19.69 in
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Nouveau cross pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This gorgeous cross features natural river pearls set
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One '1' Gold/Silver Memorial Ornament/Brooch "Stuart Cristal", England, 1690
Located in Heerlen, NL
natural River Pearls.
The reverse is as exquisite as the obverse, enamelled in a red, black and white
Category
Antique 17th Century English Baroque Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
W 0.99 in D 0.36 in L 0.91 in
Genuine Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
beads of natural river pearls.
Clasp: A comfortable sterling silver clasp featuring a cabochon of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique White Gold, Natural Freshwater River Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) river freshwater pearls in the round in a 10k white gold setting.
The brooch finishes with a ribbon
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
American Antique Victorian 14K Gold Natural Mississippi River Pearl Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Antique Victorian 14K Gold Natural Mississippi River Pearl Brooch
2.3 gram
Acid test
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
1900s set Necklace Pendant natural 2ctw Ruby 2ctw Tourmaline Pearl Gilt Silver
Located in SE
, bezel set natural Rubies, Green Tourmalines and natural River Pearls. All links have slightly concave
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate
Black Starr & Frost Natural Pearl & Diamond Ring GIA
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Litchfield, CT
condition.
Stone Details: This natural pearl is most likely from the Mississippi River.
Remark: "Timeless
Category
Vintage 1910s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Austrian Set natural 12 ctw. Emerald Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 55.7gr
Located in SE
wide. Natural Emerald is 8 mm x 7 mm x 6 mm deep / about 2.5 ct . River pearls from Ø 1 mm to Ø 4.5 mm
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Natural Pearl & Yogo Montana Sapphire Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This lovely & dainty pendant features 26 tiny natural half-round river pearls set into a
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Shaped like an Iris. Incredible Quality.
Located in Southbury, CT
plastic thingy is prefab and you can remove it.
Four baroque natural, uncultured river pearls -gleaming
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
W 1.05 in D 0.48 in L 1.18 in
Art Nouveau 1890 Brooch In 14Kt Gold Montana Sapphires & Mississippi River Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
in a floating bar setting, with 1 free form natural freshwater white pearl from the Mississippi river
Category
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Blank & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearls
By Henry Blank & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
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Mississippi River Pearls
Natural American pearls are among the oldest and rarest of universal gems. These
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
H 2.05 in W 1.26 in D 0.3 in L 18.5 in
Gaston Lafitte 1890 French Art Nouveau Griffin Brooch in 18kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
natural river white pearl
Weight: 15.54 Grams, (9.96 Dwt).
Measurements: 37 mm by 38 mm (1.47 x 1.51
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Enameled Pansy Earrings In 14Kt Gold With Diamond & Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
.
Pearl: One earring is mount in the center in a bar setting, with 1 natural American river white pearl of
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Ye...
.85 Carat Aqua Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
round salt water pearls and a dangle natural Tennessee River fresh water pearl with 28 rose cut accent
Category
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Brooche Pendant 700 Yellow Gold Silver End 19th C. 2.48 ct Pearls oldcut Diamond
Located in Viena, Viena
approx. 0.86 ct (1 piece missing), 3 white ones rare natural pearls (river pearls), approx. 50 x 45 mm
Category
Antique 1880s European Regency Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
W 1.78 in D 0.2 in L 1.97 in
Austrian 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Brooch in 14 Karat with Coral and Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
, wit 1 natural river white pearl in the shape of a pear drop.
Birthstone: Coral for the month of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Tiger Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Tiger Festoon necklace with natural baroque river pearls decoration. Gold filled
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Natural River Pearl and Diamond Dove of Peace Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Custom made 18kt. white gold dove brooch mounted with pearl inspired design in the wings and head
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Yangtze River Pearl Pendant in 22 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The Yangtze River in China produces spectacular pearls, often a pink, mauve with a lovely metallic
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 22k Gold
Natural River Pearl Flower set Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
long by 1 inch wide WEIGHT: 9.1 grams total
STONES: Natural River Pearls and .25 carats total
Category
Vintage 1920s Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Natural River Pearl Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: 12mm to 14mm natural American river pearls
HALLMARKS: none, tested 14k
STOCK NUMBER: 22534
Category
Vintage 1920s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nouveau Natural River Pearl Enamel & Mine Cut Diamond Foliate Motif Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
river pearl, gracefully surrounded by delicate enamel leaves in soft green and pink hues. Accentuating
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural Split River Pearl Necklace in Silver Art Nouveau Style
Located in Southbury, CT
I love this distinctive and timelessly beautiful natural river pearl necklace. To create it, the
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Art Nouveau Diamond Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an elongated oval 14 karat gold setting with diamond, sapphire and river pearl
Two bead
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, G...
Art Nouveau Diamond Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an elongated oval 14 karat gold setting with diamond, sapphire and river pearl
Two bead
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
Antique Pearl and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k. This charming Victorian bracelet is set with delicate natural river pearls and
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Starr and Frost Antique Daisy Brooch
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Litchfield, CT
inch diameter WEIGHT: 8.2 grams
STONES: Natural River Pearls and peridot
HALLMARKS: BS&F for
Category
Antique 1890s American Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
William Ruser 1950 Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold Platinum with Natural Pearl & Diamond
By William Ruser
Located in Miami, FL
with a natural river pearl from America and very fine diamonds.
Diamonds: Mounted in four-prongs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Natural Tennesse Pearls and Single Cut Diamond Brooch in Platinum, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
A brooch in the shape of an infinity circle featuring natural freshwater Tennessee River pearls
Category
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Nouveau Boulder Opal Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Framed in a yellow gold floral bezel accented with natural Mississippi River pearls and Montana Sapphires
Category
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Studio Designer Ammonite Organic Earrings in 18Kt Gold with 3.60 Cts Tsavorites
Located in Miami, FL
Carats, F color, VS-2 clarity.
Gemstones: 32 Tsavorite garnets, 3.20 Carats
Others: 18 natural river
Category
Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Natural River Pearl Platinum Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
natural shape with an attractively abstract shape and lovely luster. For a river pearl this one is
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Pearl, Platinum
Antique Natural River Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
Eleven rocky old single-cut diamonds encircle a luminous, sculptural natural river pearl in this
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Natural River Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
An Art Nouveau period diamond, and natural river pearl pendant in
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Brooch Pendant Silver Natural River Pearl Citrine Smokey Quartz Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
with river pearls and different coloured citrine and quartz. The reverse of this lovely piece is also
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Renaissance Revival Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
H 2.45 in W 1.19 in D 0.44 in
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Opal Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
natural freshwater pearls. The natural pearls are freshwater river pearls and have retained their
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Pearl Necklace of Rare Oversized Mississippi River Pearls
Located in Southbury, CT
eight (8) rather enormous and dense, luminous and lustrous natural baroque river pearls from the Unio
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
lavalier-style necklace features two natural Mississippi River pearls hanging from an intertwining branch
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yogo Sapphire & Natural Pearl Crescent Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Southbury, CT
inclusions.
This Yogo sapphire and natural freshwater river pearl
This rare Victorian-era necklace
Category
Early 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
William Ruser 1950 Clip on Earrings in Platinum with Natural Pearls and Diamonds
By William Ruser
Located in Miami, FL
.
Gemstones: Mount with 6 oval-round natural white river pearls.
Weight: 9.95 Grams, (6.38 Dwt
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
W 0.71 in D 0.46 in L 0.71 in
Natural Tennesse Pearls and Single Cut Diamond Brooch in Platinum, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
A brooch in the shape of an infinity circle featuring natural freshwater Tennessee River pearls
Category
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Nouveau 1905 Orchid Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch in 14Kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
chain as a pendant.
Pearl: Accented in the center with one natural semi round button river pearl of 9.5
Category
Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
W 1.49 in D 0.55 in L 1.81 in
Art Nouveau River Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Artistic 14kt. handmade mount natural river pearl and diamond ring. The mount is bead set north and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Mississippi River Pearl Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
River wing pearl which now represents the petals of a calla lily surrounded by sinuous reeds and dotted
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and River Pearls Ladies Ring
Located in St.amford, CT
5 X 6 mm blue sapphire estimated 0.70 carats, adorned by 2 X 3.5 mm river pearls. The sapphire is of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruser 14 Karat Yellow River Pearl and Sapphire Friday's Child and Dog Brooch
By William Ruser
Located in San Diego, CA
holding their beloved dog. Brooch is 14ky gold with a large natural Mississippi river pearl base and blue
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
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Natural River Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of natural river pearls available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of natural river pearls includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Nouveau and Victorian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. A selection of bead, old mine cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of natural river pearls for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Natural River Pearls?
Prices for natural river pearls start at $495 and top out at $11,250 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,293.
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.
Questions About Natural River Pearls
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, there are natural pearls left. However, most have been harvested so they are extremely rare. Cultured pearls are still authentic pearls but more readily available. You’ll find a variety of pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Paspaley pearls are cultured — that is, the pearl-growing process is initiated by pearl farmers. Paspaley is known today as one of the finest suppliers of cultured pearls in the world. Shop a collection of genuine Paspaley pearl jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the size and quality, a natural pearl can be worth up to $1,500. In most cases, natural pearls are worth more than cultured pearls.
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