You are likely to find exactly the seed pearl tassel you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of
Gold,
14k Gold and
Silver, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 26 vintage editions and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a seed pearl tassel may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a seed pearl tassel has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by
Marina J.,
Nina Runsdorf and
Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A seed pearl tassel of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring
Pearl, from our inventory of 30, is particularly popular. See these pages for a
bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also
rose cut cut and
round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a seed pearl tassel for sale for
women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as
men, too.
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.