Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Heart Ring 18k Yellow Gold Band Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian era seed pearl heart ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18k
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Mourning Ring. This incredible ring is in
Pearl, Yellow Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Seed Pearl Set Keepers Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
stamped and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1863, adding to its authenticity and charm. The seed pearls set
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 10k Rosy Gold Old Cushion Diamond & Seed Pearl Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(2) Natural Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Star Pave Set - White Color Material: Solid 10k
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Marina J. One of A Kind Pearl Woven Necklace with Rubies & Pink Topaz
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl band, intricately woven together into a fine lace like design, and adorned with faceted Rubies
Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Marina J. Emerald Encrusted Vintage Watch with Woven Pearls and 14k White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Reworked into a stunning and elegant piece, this watch feature a Seed Pearl band hand woven into an
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
, above a band of seed pearls. Marked 14k. Approximately 6 grams TW.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Seed Pearl and Crystal Necklace in 15k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and crystal, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Art Nouveau Sapphire and Pearl Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
sapphire encircled by a delicate gold frame, accentuated by four seed pearl points. The band boasts a flat
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Hallmarked Garnet & Seed Pearl Band Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
deeply coloured garnet & Seed Pearl traditional Band Ring. Just a beautiful Collectors' Item in great
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold
Victorian 15K Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Circa 1890 four original seed pearls set in a clover design Two round rubies ~0.08 carats
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Circa 1890 Antique Ruby Seed Pearl 18 Karat Gold Dress Engagement Band Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Stylish ruby and seed pearl dress ring set in 18ct gold with 3 oval facetted rubies and 26 seed
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Gold Ring with Diamond and with Seed-Pearl
Located in Milan, IT
Article code: A2006
Victorian Black Enamel, Seed Pearl and Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Mourning Ring - 19th century - 18k yellow gold, seed pearl, enamel Lovely and
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Garnet, Ruby, and Seed Pearl Italian 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Aurora, Ontario
seed pearls 14 karat yellow gold handmade The band has "italy" stamped on the inside current size: 9
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Milena Kovanovic Green Agate and Seed Pearl Gold Vermeil Silver Cocktail Ring
By Milena Kovanovic
Located in London, GB
the centre, encrusted in golden granules and a scattering of seed pearls atop a hammered band. All in
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver
Antique Seed Pearl Gypsy Band Victorian Ring 18 karat Gold Chester Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian gypsy ring set with 5 graduated seed pearls (circa 1899), crafted
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Ring Turquoise Seed Pearls Vintage 14k Rose Gold Band Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian turquoise & seed pearl ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
15k Gold Victorian Seed Pearl & Sapphire Band Ring W/ British Hallmark Date 1893
Located in Addison, TX
up to two half cut seed pearls on either side of a corn flower blue cushion cut sapphire. This low
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Diamond Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
matching seed pearls and 18 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .45 CTW. The diamonds are
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Mourning Ring. This incredible ring is in
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 10k Rosy Gold Old Cushion Diamond & Seed Pearl Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(2) Natural Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Star Pave Set - White Color Material: Solid 10k
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
9ct Gold Victorian Garnet & Seed Pearl Five Stone Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1889
Located in Brighton, GB
oval-shaped garnet, elegantly flanked by two lustrous natural seed pearls on either side, creating a
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Maple Leaf Ring 10k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls Sz 5.75 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
stick pin into a slim band for the finger. The beautifully detailed ring is set with small seed pearls
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian circa 1903 Hair Ring Buckle 9 Karat Rose Gold Mourning Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). Particulars: Weight: 1.8 grams Stones: Two 1mm seed pearls are set into the band. Size & Measurements: The
Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set with banded agate and seed pearls. The locket is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in excellent
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Black Enamel and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
is highlighted with small seed pearls. The band also had enamel panels. Modelled in 9carat gold
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Late Georgian Blue Enamel and Pearl Hanging Heart 15 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
with five fine seed pearls. Suspended from the band is an incredible blue enamel heart set with a
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique French Pearl Cross Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, 19th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
18kt yellow gold with a straight band in an almost eternity style with seed pearls adorning the band
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Citrine & Pearl Pendant Necklace/Brooch 14K Gold Heart Coronet Crown
Located in London, GB
intricately and charmingly embellished with five seed pearls along the band and points, completing the overall
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold English Seed Pearl Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Victorian band ring with seed pearls. In excellent condition with English hallmarks
Pearl, 15k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Band Ring – 24 Prong-Set Pearls, Size 6
Located in Palm Desert, CA
luster and smooth surface, creating a sophisticated white seed pearl band that exudes understated luxury
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Ring Turquoise Seed Pearls Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant antique Victorian turquoise & seed pearl ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
gold Edwardian band boasts an elegant design with rows of natural seed pearls placed beautifully along
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9K Rose Gold Engraved Flower Ring with Red Stones and Faux Seed Pearls
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique 9K rose gold hand engraved flower ring, with red stones and faux seed pearls. The
9k Gold
Victorian 18K Gold, Seed Pearl, Carved Banded Agate Cameo Ring, 1880 and 1890
Located in Venice, CA
background. The seed pearls surrounding the cameo are a delightful blue hue that compliments the cameo
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. Sky Blue Topaz Ring with Seed Pearls and 14 Karat Gold Band
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
when hit with light. Surrounding the Topaz are 20 2mm vintage Pearls, making the ring 15x17 mm in total
Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Cabochon Garnet & Seed Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
pretty, natural seed pearls. The band has lovely hand carved, gold shoulders & the French eagles head
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Lucien Picard 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Seed Pearl Ladies Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes, Case: 17mm in diameter x 22mm thick Band: 14ky seed
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Victorian Engraved “1863” Tourmaline and Pearl Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
, Natural Side Stone Details: Seed Pearls, 2mm each. Band Width: 2.55mm Condition: Excellent Victorian
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Gold and Split Seed Pearl Half Eternity Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
Lovely Georgian c.1800 Gold and split seed Pearl half eternity ring. English origin. Size N UK, 7
Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian 9 Carat Rose Gold and Pearl Full Eternity Stack Band Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
with many seed pearls throughout. 3.2mm band. CONDITION ; Very good. Well set pearls. They all look
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
FABERGE Enamel Parasol Handle by Henrik Wigstrom St Petersburg 1903
By Fabergé
Located in Redmond, WA
raised palmate border beneath a seed pearl band, and a bezel-set mine-cut center diamond. Height: 2".
Edwardian Seed Pearl And Diamond Crown Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace has five rows of seed pearls with three bands of rose cut diamonds leading
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Antique French Turquoise Pearl Flower Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
features four flowers, each set with a pleasing cluster of turquoise cabochons and seed pearls. The twin
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Regency Period Turquoise Pearl Pansy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
tiny turquoise in the centre). The leaves are set with further seed pearls, and the band features hand
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
FABERGE Cobalt Enamel Coin Cup
By Fabergé
Located in Redmond, WA
seed pearl snowflake designs between silver bands of stylized scroll motifs. The applied cast handle
Vintage Circa 1930s Deep Pinkish Red Ruby & Seed Pearl Band 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A vintage tapestry of rubies and seed pearls, our Katerina Ring is an exquisite gift from the 1930s
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Oval Emerald and Seed Pearl 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Victorian 14 karat rose Gold ring features an oval Emerald center stone and a seed Pearl on
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli Seed Pearl Etruscan Revival Cigar Band Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Beautiful vintage midcentury circa 1960s lapis lazuli and freshwater seed pearl 18K yellow gold
Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in St. Catharines, ON
seed pearls and several gold ropetwist bands. 19th century. 1 x 7/8 in. (2.5 x 2.2 cm).
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl 14k Rose Gold Earrings, circa 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
teardrop with golden handles, highlighted by a band of seed pearls. 14K rose gold 2 urn shaped onyx
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Garnet and Agate Shooting Star Ring, circa 1890
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Set with a cabochon garnet, the center with a gold star set with a natural seed pearl, mounted on
Agate, Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
2.69ct Natural Aquamarine 0.35ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold -Contemporary
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Ring Size: US 7 EU 14.5 Resizable: Yes, at no additional cost This elegant contemporary ring is expertly handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold, combining timeless materials with min...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pendant necklace by Bulgari, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and reflecting the maison’s timeless Italian aesthetic. The necklace measures approximately 16 inches in len...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Double Heart Diamond Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Vintage Double Heart Diamond Engagement Ring is just so sweet!! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold in 1897, the ring features a pair of hearts, with a diamond ribbon across. There are a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Engraved Wide Band Wedding Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Engraved Wide Band Wedding Ring. This beautiful wedding band is crafted in 10k yellow gold. The ring is engraved all around the ring and i...
Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vivid and romantic, this ruby and diamond ring was created by thoughtfully upcycling antique stones from a damaged Victorian bracelet. At its center glows a 0.37ct cushion-cut ruby o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline and Bullet Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring. Luxury Three-Stone Ring – Emerald Cut Tourmaline – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. A Unique Platinum Engagem...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 20pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1912. There is ...
Diamond, Gold
Rare Vintage Rotary Gold Plated Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
A striking and rare 1970s Swiss-made Rotary wristwatch, featuring a 25-jewel automatic movement housed in a polished gold-plated case. This timepiece perfectly captures the refined m...
Gold Plate
18ct Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Birmingham, Date Letter Worn 18ct yellow gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two old-cut diamonds in alternatin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,283
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
Antique 18ct Gold and Diamond Square Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Square Engagement Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Pretty Little Deco Diamond Engagement Ring. Square Illusion Setting with White Gold Accents & Yellow Gold Band. Squa...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Imperial Topaz & Pearl Gold Ring Certified Untreated, London, 1843 Size 10.5
Located in Northampton, MA
This vivid pink imperial topaz ring -hand-crafted in England over 180 years ago- is one of the rarest and most unapologetically regal rings you will ever encounter. A size 10.5 ring,...
Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning original target ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Seven Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian seven-stone ring, a true testament to antique elegance. Cr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.