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Seed Pearl Tassel

Nouveau 1900s American Seed Pearl Tassel Drop Stud Enamel Earrings Hallmark 14K
Nouveau 1900s American Seed Pearl Tassel Drop Stud Enamel Earrings Hallmark 14K

Nouveau 1900s American Seed Pearl Tassel Drop Stud Enamel Earrings Hallmark 14K

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Art Nouveau1900s American Seed Pearl Tassel Drop Stud Enamel Earrings Hallmark, 14K Weighing 12.7 gram 29 mm circular top Hanging 1 inch Screw back, could be modified upon request

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Tassel Pendant Brooch, 1860-1885
Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Tassel Pendant Brooch, 1860-1885

Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Tassel Pendant Brooch, 1860-1885

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique ornate 14 karat gold seed pearl tassel pendant brooch, full of detail and character.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Arts and Crafts 45 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Drop Necklace
Vintage Arts and Crafts 45 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Drop Necklace

Vintage Arts and Crafts 45 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Drop Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Arts & Crafts Amethyst and Seed Pearl Tassel Gold Drop Vintage Necklace. Centering a 45 Carat Oval Amethyst surrounded by Seed Pearls and suspending a Multi Strand Seed Pearl Tas...

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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pearl Tassel Victorian Platinum Pendant Necklace
Diamond Pearl Tassel Victorian Platinum Pendant Necklace

Diamond Pearl Tassel Victorian Platinum Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Handmade turn of the century 1900’s diamond and pearl pendant necklace. Pierced top with wagon wheel and flower open work design accented with 6 Old European cut diamonds and a multi...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque Silk Gown
Belle Epoque Silk Gown

Belle Epoque Silk Gown

Located in Sharon, CT

Silk satin ecru gown with Brussels lace and dotted tulle on sleeves, and seed pearl tassels attached to sleeves and base of dress.

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Early 20th Century American Court Gowns

Art Deco Turquoise Cabochon, Pearl and Diamond Tassel Necklace in Silver & Gold
Art Deco Turquoise Cabochon, Pearl and Diamond Tassel Necklace in Silver & Gold

Art Deco Turquoise Cabochon, Pearl and Diamond Tassel Necklace in Silver & Gold

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Suspended below are three cascading seed pearl tassels, each meticulously composed to create movement and softness.

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2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Silver

Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch
Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch

Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite and rare piece, Cartier platinum tassel brooch from Art Deco era, set with seed pearls ( 1.5mm), approximately 1.00ctw G/Vs diamonds, black onyx and enamel.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl and Cannetille Tassel Brooch, Circa 1890
Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl and Cannetille Tassel Brooch, Circa 1890

Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl and Cannetille Tassel Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This antique 14 karat gold brooch is a refined example of 19th century Dutch goldsmithing, made in delicate cannetille and layered applied work. The oval silhouette is framed by fine...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k solid Yellow Gold Tassel Pendant : Victorian, Half Seed Pearl, Foxtail Chain
18k solid Yellow Gold Tassel Pendant : Victorian, Half Seed Pearl, Foxtail Chain

18k solid Yellow Gold Tassel Pendant : Victorian, Half Seed Pearl, Foxtail Chain

Located in Antwerp, BE

The fixed part is more geometric in shape, decorated with two diamond shapes and set with two little seed pearls. This beauty is hallmarked with a French eagle head hallmark and is i...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Belle Époque 10k Gold Natural Seed Pearl White Enamel Tassel Bar Pin
Antique Belle Époque 10k Gold Natural Seed Pearl White Enamel Tassel Bar Pin

Antique Belle Époque 10k Gold Natural Seed Pearl White Enamel Tassel Bar Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White- 1.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold w/ White Enamel Work Total Weight: 2.61 Grams Overall ...

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Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 1.30Ct Sapphire, Seed Pearl and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 1.30Ct Sapphire, Seed Pearl and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant

Antique 1.30Ct Sapphire, Seed Pearl and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The pendant frame supports three articulating linear formations incorporating alternating collet set round faceted sapphires and seed pearls. The central tassel terminates with an i...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Woven Turquoise beads Sautoir with Pearls and tassel & 14K Yellow Gold
Marina J Woven Turquoise beads Sautoir with Pearls and tassel & 14K Yellow Gold

Marina J Woven Turquoise beads Sautoir with Pearls and tassel & 14K Yellow Gold

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The necklace measures 35 inches in length and it is highlighted with a 14 k yellow gold, hammered ring, and seed pearl and turquoise beads tassel. The beaded tassel measures 4.5 inch...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique European Slide Cuff Emblem Iconic Bracelet 14kt &Tassel Slide Adjustable
Antique European Slide Cuff Emblem Iconic Bracelet 14kt &Tassel Slide Adjustable

Antique European Slide Cuff Emblem Iconic Bracelet 14kt &Tassel Slide Adjustable

Located in New York, NY

Original European Antique Iconic Bracelet Flat Mesh, Durable Flex Link Bracelet Celtic Cross Statement Cuff Approximate: 7.5 inch / wearable length Several damages throughout: ...

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2010s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Long Pearl Diamond Roundells Seed Pearl Tassel Necklace
Long Pearl Diamond Roundells Seed Pearl Tassel Necklace

Long Pearl Diamond Roundells Seed Pearl Tassel Necklace

Located in New York , NY

Long Pearl Diamond Roundells Diamond Seed Pearl Tassel Necklace.

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20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Antique Victorian Natural Seed Pearl Tassel Sautoir Necklace

Antique Victorian Natural Seed Pearl Tassel Sautoir Necklace

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Victorian gold and silver natural seed pearl sautoir, circa 1890s. A 62-inch strand of natural seed pearls, demantoid garnet & rose diamond. The sautoir is a very versatile...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl

Raymond Yard, An Art Deco Seed Pearl and Diamond Sautoir

Raymond Yard, An Art Deco Seed Pearl and Diamond Sautoir

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in New York, NY

Raymond Yard: An Art Deco Seed Pearl and Diamond Sautoir, suspending a multi-strand seed pearl tassel, from an old mine-cut diamond cap and a line of pearl and bezel-set diamonds, to...

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Vintage 1920s American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Pendant and Watch Chain with Pearls and Enamel in 15 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Pendant and Watch Chain with Pearls and Enamel in 15 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian Pendant and Watch Chain with Pearls and Enamel in 15 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Atlanta, GA

The pendant exhibits the grandeur of the jewelry from the late 1800's with the gorgeous enameling, seed pearls and the two tassels. It is 2 1/4 inches long and 1 1/2 inch wide.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Art Deco Onyx, Diamond, and Seed Pearl Tassel Earrings
Art Deco Onyx, Diamond, and Seed Pearl Tassel Earrings

Art Deco Onyx, Diamond, and Seed Pearl Tassel Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of long Art Deco onyx and diamond earrings with seed pearl and onyx tassels, in platinum. France

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Seed Pearl Tassel Platinum Pendant Vintage Link Necklace
Art Deco Diamond Seed Pearl Tassel Platinum Pendant Vintage Link Necklace

Art Deco Diamond Seed Pearl Tassel Platinum Pendant Vintage Link Necklace

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful original Art Deco diamond and seed pearl pendant necklace handcrafted in platinum. The pendant features an Old European cut diamonds and 28 rose cut diamonds weighing appro...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Marina J. All Pearl Woven Suatoir with Seed Pearl Tassels and 14k White Gold
Marina J. All Pearl Woven Suatoir with Seed Pearl Tassels and 14k White Gold

Marina J. All Pearl Woven Suatoir with Seed Pearl Tassels and 14k White Gold

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Marina J. presents a unique handmade sautoir necklace, made of small white 2- 2.5 mm pearls and woven into a complex, double lace-like design. The ends of the necklace taper into sma...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

Seed Pearl & Ruby Sautoir c1900

Seed Pearl & Ruby Sautoir c1900

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES The twelve entwined strands of seed pearls terminating at each end in a seed pearl tassel with a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Gold Tassel Drop Earrings
Victorian Seed Pearl Gold Tassel Drop Earrings

Victorian Seed Pearl Gold Tassel Drop Earrings

Located in London, England

An exquisite pair of Victorian seed pearl tassel ear pendants in yellow gold. A matching pair, each designed as a graduating sequence of three openwork roundels with fine ropework de...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Onyx Seed Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Tassel Necklace
Art Deco Onyx Seed Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Tassel Necklace

Art Deco Onyx Seed Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Tassel Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

With ten seed pearl tassels, each terminating in a seed pearl and round onyx bead With a polished millegrain and decorative cap On a long and short cable style chain with graduated...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Tourmaline Seed Pearl Diamond Gold Tassel Sautoir Gold Statement Necklace
Tourmaline Seed Pearl Diamond Gold Tassel Sautoir Gold Statement Necklace

Tourmaline Seed Pearl Diamond Gold Tassel Sautoir Gold Statement Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Sautoir Necklace features a fine quality Rectangular Bi-color Tourmaline, enhanced with micro set Diamonds in gallery mounting, suspending a tassel composed of 40 strands of Akoya Ke...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Pearl and Diamond  Necklace in Platinum
Pearl and Diamond  Necklace in Platinum

Pearl and Diamond Necklace in Platinum

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Platinum necklace with 6 diamond sections weighing approximately 1 carat, and 12 cultured pearls measuring 5 1/2mm. Removable natural seed pearl tassel set with old mine diamonds.

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Vintage 1920s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Mesh Purse
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Mesh Purse

Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Mesh Purse

Located in Birmingham, AL

This Victorian mesh style 14k yellow gold purse features intricate designs of a seed pearl tassel drop, engraving on the rim, a wrist strap decorated with a floral sliding piece and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian More Objets d'Art and V...

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Mid Victorian Seed Pearl and Tassel Drop Earrings

Mid Victorian Seed Pearl and Tassel Drop Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of mid Victorian 14K yellow gold drop earrings featuring a gold scroll set with seed pearls, with a tassel and double swag of chain.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Amazing Seed Pearl Necklace with Emerald Diamond Silver Tassel
Amazing Seed Pearl Necklace with Emerald Diamond Silver Tassel

Amazing Seed Pearl Necklace with Emerald Diamond Silver Tassel

Located in Dallas, TX

This amazing seed pearl necklace features a diamond and silver tassel with several emerald bead strands.

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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Silver

Indian Seed Pearl, Enamel and Gold Tassel Lariat Necklace
Indian Seed Pearl, Enamel and Gold Tassel Lariat Necklace

Indian Seed Pearl, Enamel and Gold Tassel Lariat Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stylish and colorful 14k gold necklace Mughal style lariat, circa 1950's, designed with seed pearls and accented with red, green and white enamel, and sapphire beads. Overall leng...

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Vintage 1950s More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Edwardian Natural Seed Pearl Chalcedony Diamond Platinum Tassel Pendant
Edwardian Natural Seed Pearl Chalcedony Diamond Platinum Tassel Pendant

Edwardian Natural Seed Pearl Chalcedony Diamond Platinum Tassel Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pendant designed as tassel featuring thirteen tendrils comprised of well-matched natural seed pearls Topped by a scalloped platinum cap accented by four old European cut diamonds we...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Seed Pearl Chalcedony Diamond Platinum Tassel Pendant
Edwardian Natural Seed Pearl Chalcedony Diamond Platinum Tassel Pendant

Edwardian Natural Seed Pearl Chalcedony Diamond Platinum Tassel Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pendant designed as tassel featuring thirteen tendrils comprised of well-matched natural seed pearls Topped by a scalloped platinum cap accented by four old European cut diamonds we...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Marina J. Woven Pearl & Turquoise Sautoir with Seed Pearl & Gold Tassels
Marina J. Woven Pearl & Turquoise Sautoir with Seed Pearl & Gold Tassels

Marina J. Woven Pearl & Turquoise Sautoir with Seed Pearl & Gold Tassels

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Both ends of this Sautoir meet at two stunning and unique Tassels. Measuring 3.25 inches long, both Tassels start with a round white Pearl sitting atop a decorative Solid 14k Yellow ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl and Black Enamel Tassel Earrings
Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl and Black Enamel Tassel Earrings

Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl and Black Enamel Tassel Earrings

Located in Henderson, NV

Each earring features an oval design with intricate engravings and a central round white seed pearl. Decorative elements include a fleur-de-lis motif and a tassel-like drop.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Seed Pearl Necklace with 4 1/2" Pearl Tassel 18K WG 32"L
Seed Pearl Necklace with 4 1/2" Pearl Tassel 18K WG 32"L

Seed Pearl Necklace with 4 1/2" Pearl Tassel 18K WG 32"L

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The Pearl Tassel is 4 1/2" Long with 8 strands of Pearls and can be worn on a different chain for a different look.

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2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Beautiful Seed Pearl Emerald Diamond Sterling Silver Tassel Necklace
Beautiful Seed Pearl Emerald Diamond Sterling Silver Tassel Necklace

Beautiful Seed Pearl Emerald Diamond Sterling Silver Tassel Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful piece is the perfect pop of color for any look! It has a long seed pearl necklace measuring apx. 32-inches in length.

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver

1960s Tiffany & Co. Seed Pearl Black Onyx Diamond Platinum Tassel Earrings
1960s Tiffany & Co. Seed Pearl Black Onyx Diamond Platinum Tassel Earrings

1960s Tiffany & Co. Seed Pearl Black Onyx Diamond Platinum Tassel Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Feature seed pearls, black onyx and round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum.

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Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Yellow and Rose Gold Tassel Urn Earrings
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Yellow and Rose Gold Tassel Urn Earrings

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Yellow and Rose Gold Tassel Urn Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian seed pearl and 18 karat yellow and rose gold tassel urn earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections These stu...

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Antique 1830s French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Green Gold Tassel Pendant with Seed Pearl Terminus
1890 Victorian 14 Karat Green Gold Tassel Pendant with Seed Pearl Terminus

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Green Gold Tassel Pendant with Seed Pearl Terminus

Located in Lexington, KY

The pendant is a unique tassel design, and each chain of the tassel is accented with a bright white seed pearl terminus!

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

15ct Gold & Enamel Victorian Mesh Slide Bracelet Gold Ball Tassels & Seed Pearls
15ct Gold & Enamel Victorian Mesh Slide Bracelet Gold Ball Tassels & Seed Pearls

15ct Gold & Enamel Victorian Mesh Slide Bracelet Gold Ball Tassels & Seed Pearls

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold and Enamel, Victorian Mesh Slide Bracelet with Gold Ball Tassels and Seed Pearls 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 This Victorian bracelet is a true ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

1920s Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum 14 Karat White Gold Tassel Drop Deco Earrings
1920s Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum 14 Karat White Gold Tassel Drop Deco Earrings

1920s Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum 14 Karat White Gold Tassel Drop Deco Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring numerous chain tassels of various lengths terminating in a seed pearl Descending from a seed pearl chain into a cap set with rose cut diamonds With 14 karat white gold Fr...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

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Seed Pearl Tassel For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Seed Pearl Tassel?

The price for a seed pearl tassel starts at $495 and tops out at $30,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,175.

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.