Evil Eye White Pearl & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Bead Link Chain Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: Wrist Size: 7" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "24 Fancy Diamonds 0.16 CT 1 White Shell 0.30 CT 18KR 3.52 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our J...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
From $1,622 / item
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring The ring features a beautifully sculpted flower motif—each petal outlined in warm gold and inlaid with mothe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
From $2,028 / item
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring The ring features a beautifully sculpted flower motif—each petal outlined in warm gold and inlaid with mothe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This pendant has been crafted from 18ct rose gold into a circular shape and set at the centre with a white Mother of Pearl inlay.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian navette pearls ring in 18k gold, Belle Epoque pearl diamond ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Edwardian navette pearls ring in 18 karat gold. Belle Époque ring adorned with three pearls within a halo of 26 rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
16k + Platinum Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Miami, FL
16k Gold Weight 1.7g Art Nouveau Featuring Pearl White Diamond Rose Cut Approx. 0.05ct Measurements 0.71in x 0.6in Ring Size 5.25 Sizable
Diamond, Pearl
Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Burma Ruby, Pearl & Rose Diamond Brooch
Located in London, England
Additional information: Material: 18ct Gold, Platinum, 14ct Gold Origin: England Date of Manufacture: 1910s Era: Edwardian (1901-1914) Rubies: * Approx. 1.5 carats in total * Likely ...
18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Necklace in Rose Gold with Opal and Diamonds on Pearl Necklaces
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
WINNER OF TWO NETWORK AWARDS MJW 2024 Details: Platinum 950/- Rosé Gold 585/- Opal (fantastic red/green color play) ca 9.6mm X 28mm Colored Brilliants 0.4 Carat Freshwater cultured ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.5 grams. Diamond totally is 0.90 carat. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. The diamond is has diamond H-I-J-K-L-M color and vs-s1-s2-s3-Pique ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Fred Paris Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant with Diamonds, Ruby & Pearl
By Fred Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Fred 18Kt White Gold Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant With Diamonds,Ruby,Sapphires & South Sea Pearl Comes with a double necklace chain with 6 yellow diamonds and 6 rubies whi...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,468Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Moon Flower Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEPD-31606 Gross Wt. :- 7.79 gm 18k Rose Gold Wt. :- 7.03 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.59 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Mother of Pearl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous cocktail ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure. The ring is mounted with a central big amethyst surrounded by flowery details in rose gold and silver structure, embellis...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Marina J. Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Grey Pearl Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are made of amethyst beads, rose quartz rings and freshwater graded grey pearls.
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, White Gold
Dior Rose de Vents bracelet 18k rose gold ruby and MOP
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Brand Christian Dior Material 18K Rose Gold Des Vents Diamond & MOP Bracelet Length 7'' Adjustable 5.5'', 6.5'' 7'' Bracelet Weight 2.4gr Gender Women Condition New, never worn
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,292Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.03 Carat Mother of Pearl 0.3 Carat Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
. :- 0.31 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Mother of Pearl Wt. :- 3.03 Ct. Customization Available We offer full customization services: Different gemstone types ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$1,913Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.03 Carat Mother of Pearl 0.3 Carat Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
. :- 0.31 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Mother of Pearl Wt. :- 3.03 Ct. Customization Available We offer full customization services: Different gemstone ty...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,068Sale Price / item|30% Off
South Sea Pearl Studs and Halo Diamonds in Yellow White Rose Gold Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K WYR Gold South sea Pearl 13-14mm Diamonds 1.00 cts.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
18 K rose Gold Anchor chain with Diamond Mother of Pearl Pendant Gübelin Lucerne
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless and elgant Anchor Chain necklace in 18 K rose Gold feauturing a modern pendant with Mother of Pearl in a Diamond surroudning.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Mother of Pearl Fine Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
A delightful pair of cufflinks, each featuring 2 mother-of-pearl discs supporting a circle of rose-cut diamonds and a small, supposedly fine pearl in the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bangle Bracelet Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Mother of Pearl and Rock Crystal
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Bangle Bracelet Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Mother of Pearl and Rock Crystal.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
LaCloche Frères Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch
By Lacloche Freres
Located in London, GB
A rose cut diamond bar pin brooch accented with a pearl in an asymmetrical, off-centre design set in gold and possibly silver.
Diamond, Pearl
French 1950s Akoya Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by an 18K rose gold clasp.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by an 18K rose gold clasp.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold Pearl Cts 11.74 and Pear-Shaped Rose-Cut Diamond Tassel Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorned with sparkling diamonds weighing 0.53 carats and embellished with pearls descending gracefully from delicate to medium-sized, culminating in impressively large pearls totalin...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.67 Ct Mother of Pearl and Diamond Floral Stud Earrings 18k Rose Gold Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code :-SEE-111013 Gross Wt. :- 6.70 gm 18k Rose Gold Wt. :-6.37 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.39 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Natural Mother Of Pearl Wt. :- 1.28 Ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Rose Quartz Pearl Flower Ring Antique Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
The delicate pink color of the rose quartz with the white of the pearl creates a magical ring.
Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 3.46 carat Conch Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Ring with GIA Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold ring featuring a natural conch pearl and 2 halos of rose cut diamonds. The conch pearl weighs 3.46 carats and is a beautiful pastel orange-pink color.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.67 ct Ruby, Mother-of-Pearl & Diamond Floral Drop Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A pavé-accented rose-gold lattice inlaid with mother-of-pearl frames a five-petal ruby blossom at the lower edge.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
3.67 ct Ruby, Mother-of-Pearl & Diamond Floral Drop Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A pave-accented rose-gold lattice inlaid with mother-of-pearl frames a five-petal ruby blossom at the lower edge.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Natural Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
The ring features 0.40 carats of natural diamonds with SI clarity and H-I color, selected to provide consistent brightness against the warm tone of the rose gold setting. The 0.52 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mother of Pearl and Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Radiating artistic elegance, this 18K rose gold statement ring features luminous mother of pearl and 0.46 carats of natural diamonds in a dramatic floral starburst design.
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite antique necklace featuring a heart-shaped locket pendant adorned with lustrous rounded pearls. The pendant is additionally set with shimmering rose-cut diam...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$18,447Sale Price / set|20% Off
33.7 Carat Mother Of Pearl 2.47 Carat SI/H Diamond Flower Earrings 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEE-110904 Gross Wt. :- 23.92 gm 18k Rose Gold Wt. :- 16.69 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.47 Ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,800 / item
Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are handcrafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with 16.4 carats tourmaline., .25 carats pearl and 1.37 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLO...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau 18k Diamond Pearl Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau 18k Yellow Gold Weight 18.3g Rose Cut/Old Cut Diamond Approx. 1.5ct Pearl Brooch Measurements 1.27inx2in Antique box included
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Belle Epoque Diamond Pearl Barrette Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Belle Epoque Diamond Pearl Barrette Brooch. Total length: 8.00 centimeters. Central stylized flower pattern Diameter: 0.75 centimeter. Gross weight: 6.59 grams.
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage gold tone pearl porcelain rose purse pendant chain necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone wit faux pearl and porcelain • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
ROBERT ROSE signed vintage gold rhinestones pearls dangle designer clip earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ROBERT ROSE • gold tone with rhinestones, enamel and faux pearls • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • 4" by 1 1/2" CONDITION • very good vintage condi...
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
The brooch is set with nineteen natural seed pearls and surrounded by a cluster of rose cut diamonds and crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Natural Pearl
French 1950s Akoya Cultured Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : A splendid pearl necklace whose pearl of excellent quality has proven itself.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Black Tahitian Pearl Tarantula Spider Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The large spider is laced with a cluster of sparkling rose cut diamonds and ruby eyes and a luxuriant, lustrous black Tahitian pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct gold pearl and diamond double heart brooch. The brooch features a rose cut diamond double heart motif crafted in silver within a blue and white enamel centre...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Piaget Rose Pink Opal Pink Tourmaline Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
By Piaget
Located in Guangzhou, CN
This specific piece is an 18K white gold long "sautoir" style necklace featuring a combination of pearls, diamonds, and pink opal stations. Key Specifications Collection: Piaget Ro...
18k Gold
White South Sea Pearl, Rose De France Amethyst Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Wonderful curls in Renate Exclusive's favorite style! I added Rose de France beads with a wonderful shine to the White South Sea pearls.
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roseate Jewelry Australian South Sea Circle Pearl Stand
Located in New York, NY
A unity closure clasps the strand. - 18k Rose Gold - White South Sea Pearl, 12mm - 14mm Circle, 33 Pearls - Pearls responsibly farmed in Western Australia - 18 inches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 4.4 grams Face Dimensions: 12.5mm x 12.5mm Pearl Dimensions: 2 (6.2mm) Pearl Details: Natural Saltwater (no indications of treatment) Gradin...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k necklace white organic pearls w Rose quartz carved flower, 34"
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k spacers randomly between hand knotted white organic pearls. The necklace is 34" in length and has a Rose Quartz carved flower with an aquamarine set in the center.
Exceptional Miriam Haskell Pearl and Rose Monte Pave Bar Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Miriam Haskell Pearl and Rose Monte Pave Bar Necklace from the 1980's.
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rose Burgundy Flower Pearl Water Drop Chunky Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Huge Large Baroque Red Burgundy Rose Flourish Blossom Flower White Pearl Water Drop Long Elegant Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very goo...
Gold Plate
White Pearl Diamond & Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Leather Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4cm diameter Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "116 White Diamonds 0.98 CT 9 White Diamonds 0.53 CT 6 Green Garnet 2.32 CT 1 White Shell 19.25 CT 18KR 32.26 GM (WETT)" Thi...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
French Baroque Cultured Pearls Antique Clasp Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Choker necklace of baroque culture pearls. The clasp is in 18 karat rose gold, eagle and rhinoceros head hallmarks.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Miriam Haskell Massive Rose Monte and Faux Pearl Flower Collar
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Collector quality Miriam Haskell Massive Rose Monte and Faux Pearl Flower Collar. The 3 dimensional flowerheads are completely hand embroidered with rose monte crystals and tiny fa...
Gilt Metal
$6,900 / item
4.75 Carat Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are set with 4.75 carats pearl and 2.49 carats of rose cut diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This antique piece features a lustrous natural white pearl accented by a circulating array of shimmering rose-cut diamonds at the base.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,220Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.91 Carat Mother of Pearl 0.29 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEE-110322 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 4.04 gm 14k Rose Gold Wt. :- 3 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.29 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Mother of Pe...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
French 1950s Cultured Golden Falling Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique necklace made up of cultured pearls, falling, golden pearly creamy white orient.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Citrine Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade pink gold chain and wire pendant with fine pearls and incredible natural untreated orangey yellow Citrine. Circa 1900. Oval genuine orangey Citrine Madera, approx. total ...
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Bracelet, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Turquoise, Pearls Age: 1880s Metal: 15ct Rose Gold
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Pearl, Diamond And Platinum Pendant, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco pearl and diamond pendant, with the centre filled with rows of cultured / natural seed pearls, which were added more recently, surrounded by a rose cut diamond set frame,...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Rose Gold Multi-Gemstone Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 6.4 Grams Stone: Lab Emerald, Lab Sapphire, Lab Ruby, Turquoise, Pearl Measurements: 30.3 x 19.6 x 17.3mm Size: 6.75 Metal: 13k Rose Gold Item #: BR-1606-053025-06
Pearl, Rose Gold
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.