White Gold, Ladies Diamond Stud Earrings with Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
White gold ladies diamond stud earrings with pearls. Diamond approx.0.53 carat each. Including certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$557Sale Price|20% Off
Shy Creations 14k Yellow Gold Graduated Cultured Pearl Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (26) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White - Graduated from 4.1mm to 7.7mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.96 Grams Overall Height: 35.4...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$347Sale Price / item|50% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, daisy flower bouquet painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother of pearl beach earrings. Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs.
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
White Pearl Flower Daisy Round Openwork Long Water Drop Gold Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Flower Daisy Round Openwork Long Water Drop White Pearl Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element 100% handmade.
Gold Plate
Vintage 14K Pearl Drop Earrings with Diamond Accents
Located in Miami, FL
Each earring is accented by a bright 2.16 mm round diamond (approx. 0.04 ct total), adding a subtle, sophisticated sparkle above the pearl.
Diamond, Pearl
Handmade Large White Beads Pearls Circle Round Hoop Drop Pierced Gold Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high quality and 100% handmade. High cost. Excellent gift for lady. Pearls, each one is different. Wear them on casual, prom, holiday... Material: Gold plated metal, peals. ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Mabe Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings, 12mm, 2.8g
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Mabe Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Elegant white/ cram mabe pearl set in 14K gold about 12mm. bezel set. Total Weight: Approximately 2.8 grams
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$347Sale Price / item|50% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, Fields with flowers painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother of pearl beach earrings. Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs.
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Designer Nikabell 18k Gold South Sea Pearl & 1.20ct Diamond Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication and class on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with lustrous South Sea Pearls of 12mm, in perfect shape ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-Century pearl and diamond flower earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mid-century pavé diamond earrings in the form of blossoms set with a central pearl, in platinum. France. Detachable clips to change orientation of flower. Atw diamonds 4.75...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$347Sale Price / item|50% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, sapphire and butterfly painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother of pearl beach earrings. Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs.
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1980s Chanel Diamond Camellia Flower Earrings with Pearl Drops
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and detachable Pearl drops. Signed by Chanel Circa 1980s 1 1/4 x 3/4 inches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Dangle Link Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl 12-14mm each 1.40 Cts Diamonds
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Pearl and Diamond Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Moguldiam Inc's pearl and diamond stud earrings are beautifully custom handmade in 14 k yellow gold. Diamond weight : 1.25 carat metal : 14 k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each earring is ornamented with a feature 7.95mm cultured pearl.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,300 / set
Mabe Pearl and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Earrings Featuring Two 13mm Round Mabe Pearls Accented by 8 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and G Color Totaling 0.16 Carats.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London Valentines Collection - 18ct White Gold Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Elegant and timeless, these 18ct white gold drop earrings feature luminous 10–11mm freshwater pearls suspended from delicate diamond heart settings. Each heart is accented with spark...
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold...
Edwardian 15k Gold Amethyst & Pearl Cluster Drop Earrings, Circa 1910
Located in Altrincham, GB
A beautiful pair of cluster drop earrings dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Each one features a cluster drop- a lovely 0.40ct amethyst centre with a natural dreamy pearl ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Modern Pearl Diamond White 18K Gold Earrings For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrigs White Gold 18K Matching Earrings Available Weight 6,14 grams Diam. 34-0,63 ct PEARL d10,0-10,5 2-16,21 ct With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKI...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Pearl Diamond White 18K Gold Earrings For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrigs White Gold 18K Matching Earrings Available Weight 6,14 grams Diam. 34-0,63 ct PEARL d10,0-10,5 2-16,21 ct With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKI...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.60ct Diamond and Pearl Cluster Earrings MF25-080726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold and feature lustrous 12mm pearls encircled by a halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.60 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Padlock Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.10cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Weight: 6.73 grams Dimensions: earrings measure 24mm
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Coin Mother of Pearl Star Earrings 18K White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
Roberto Coin Mother of Pearl Star Earrings in 18K White Gold. The earrings feature inlay mop and two brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIT Certified South Sea Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite South Sea Pearls and Diamonds parure, in a elegant and refined design. Adorn yourself and add a touch of charm and sophistication on your look, Stunning parure come in 1...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Maz Mabe Pearl and Onyx Earrings
By Maz
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Maz Mabe Pearl and Onyx Earrings in 14k gold with clip back fittings. 1980's USA. 1.15" across. Signed MAZ.
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Modern Gold 1.5ct Natural Diamond & Champagne South Sea Pearl Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning modern earrings featuring 12 mm champagne South Sea cultured pearls set in 18K yellow gold.
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold 1.52 Carat Diamond and Pearl Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection with our stunning Diamond and Pearl Earrings. Each earring features a lustrous pearl at the center, surrounded by a halo of sparkling round white diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,397Sale Price / item|24% Off
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.30 Carat 14 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow gold drop earrings featuring two Tahitian grey pearls measuring 1-11 mm and diamond tops weighing 0.30 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$347Sale Price / item|50% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, opal and dandelion painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother of pearl beach earrings. Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs.
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Orange Citrine & Pearl Vintage Style Cluster Drop Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Delightful citrine and pearl set earrings add a colorful and vintage-influenced touch to any outfit.
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ECHO OF THE DREAMER Pearl, Crystal & Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful artisan earrings by American designer, Margaret Thurman for her line Echo of the Dreamer. Thurman’s love for organic design is at work in these earrings which incorporate ...
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
These dangle earrings by David Yurman are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature diamonds totaling approximately 1.12 carats accented with luminous pearls. The design showcases grace...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian South Sea Pearl Earrings with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold earrings with marquis, round and pear shape diamonds weighing 1.60 carats total and two black Tahitian South Sea pearls measuring approximately 14.03mm each.
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Silvia Furmanovich 18k Gold Pearl & Diamond Miniature Painting Paisley Earrings
By Silvia Furmanovich
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (60) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White - 2.6mm to 5.9mm (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$347Sale Price / item|50% Off
Seascape with yacht earrings with carnelian and Mother of pearl
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother of pearl beach earrings. Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs.
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Pearl on 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of 18K yellow gold earrings holding respectively a half cultured pearl. Diameter: 1.80 centimeters. Gross weight: 16.19 grams.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$347Sale Price / item|50% Off
Blue Flowers Painted Mother of Pearl Earrings with Topaz Briolette
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Forget-Me-Not Mother of Pearl Earrings Topaz Briolette Drop earrings Blue Flowers Painted Mother of Pearl Earrings with Topaz Briolette Unique painted mother of pearl earrings.
Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
1866 Antique Earrings Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 7gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique earrings with delicate three tiers bodies decorated with seed pearls and engraved ornaments.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Certified South Sea Pearls 3.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with lustrous South Sea Pearl of 13mm, fine quality , in ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
0.10ct Diamond large cultured pearl studs earrings 18ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.10ct Diamond Cultured pearl stud earring pink blush in 18k yellow gold. 18ct yellow gold diamonds and pearl studs earrings 9mm pearl width. Diamonds total weight G colour VS1 c...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
$348Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ocean-Themed Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings with Topaz Briolette
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ocean-Themed Mother of Pearl Earrings with Topaz Briolette Painted Sea Wave Earrings Mother of Pearl & Topaz Drop Earrings Embrace coastal elegance with these dainty earrings.
Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Designer Nikabell 18k Gold South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings, New
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite South Sea Pearls earrings in an essential design, so chic and refined style. Add a touch of class and sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come 18k gold with 2...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Italian Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings with Pearls
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
These Italian Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings are a stunning and timeless piece of jewelry. Crafted from high-quality 18-karat yellow gold, these earrings boast a rich and w...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
An original pair of 14K white gold diamond and natural yellow Australian pearl drop earrings. Each earring is mounted with a luminous natural golden Australian pearl measuring approx...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$347Sale Price / item|50% Off
Blue Flowers Painted Mother of Pearl Earrings with Topaz Briolette
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue Lily Flowers Mother of Pearl Earrings Topaz Briolette Drop Earrings Blue Flowers Painted Mother of Pearl Earrings with Topaz Briolette Unique painted mother of pearl earrin...
Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Leo Pizzo Tahitian South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Leo Pizzo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k white gold earrings by Leo Pizzo, with 12mm South Sea Tahitian pearls and approx. 0.80ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 20mm x 17mm. Marked: 750, Leo Pizzo, Italian mark. Wei...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
$10,111Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 10.00 Ct Tourmaline South Sea Pearls Diamonds Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive luxurious Tourmaline , South Sea Pearls and Diamonds earrings. Designed with meticulous attention for details . Adds a touch of charm and glamour on your outfit , and el...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Certified 10.00 Ct Tourmaline South Sea Pearls Diamonds Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive luxurious Tourmaline , South Sea Pearls and Diamonds earrings. Designed with meticulous attention for details . Adds a touch of charm and glamour on your outfit , and el...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Certified AAAA Grade Japan Akoya Pearl Tassel Earrings with 18K Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
The timeless design combines classic elegance with modern flair, making these earrings the perfect accessory for any occasion. ◆ Material: Akoya pearl from Japan (2 pcs) ◆ Pearl Si...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Earring Clips
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k Yellow Gold Dome shape Earrings Clips, Has also Folding Post to be used as regular post earrings Pearl sizes 3mm to 5mm Brilliant Diamonds. Earrings measure approz 1' in...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late Art Deco Diamond Baroque Pearl 18 KT Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
These gorgeous late Art Deco period long drop earrings are 1935 Elegant and timeless design expressed in top bow leading to a tasteful long geometric line, all set with transitional ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$3,968Sale Price|20% Off
Aldo Cipullo Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl & Diamond Button Omega Back Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Mabe Pearls - Round Shape - Very Nice - White Color w/ Green & Pink overtone - 16.1mm each (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brillian...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $15, 000 Important 18KT Large Tahitian Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are these Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Large Fancy Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings. Each Earring feature Diamonds in the shape of th...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980S South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Scalloped Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These platinum dangle earrings feature a lustrous South Sea pearl suspended from a scalloped design setting.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Pearl Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage circa 1960s 18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels earrings with 6mm pearls. Earrings measure 7/8" x 7/8". Hallmarked B304671, VCA, Gold assay mark. Weight - 18.7 grams.
Pearl, Gold
White Pearl & Diamond Vintage Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These timeless drop earrings showcase a pair of lustrous natural pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl Drop Dangly Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Earring Diameter: 0.90" long Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Diamond Count: 20 round single cut Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI P...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Asymmetrical modern minimalistic earring gilding silver with Natural Pearls
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
Na Linii earrings by Svitanok This Ukrainian-origin word "Na Linii" means "on the line". It is a charismatic product that should not be perceived literally, but with a goal to disti...
Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Gold South Sea Pearl & Diamond Dangle Earrings by Nikabell
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite South Sea Pearls and Diamonds in particular and chic design, so elegant and refined style . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and sophistication o...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Italian Diamond & Australian Natural Pearl Drop Earrings, circa 1985.
Located in Firenze, FI
An elegant and refined pair of vintage drop earrings, crafted in Italy circa 1985, featuring exceptional natural Australian pearls combined with a substantial diamond setting. These...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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