Gold Vintage Pin Brooche Round Red Stone Seed Pearl, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gold pink imitation sapphire pin set with white seed pearls and a floral design.
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Gold Vintage Pin Brooche Round Red Stone Seed Pearl, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gold pink imitation sapphire pin set with white seed pearls and a floral design.
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand carved Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant. Featuring of a Female Portrait, accented by Seed Pearls and Pearl set dangling drops. 14K Rose Gold mounting.
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold, Glass Heart, and Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a bezel-set purple glass heart with a seed pearl to its center and surrounded by a halo of 11 seed pearls.
Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Gold Five Petal Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Gold Five Petal Flower Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Green Emerald and Seed Pearl Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
The elongated navette-shaped plaque is intricately adorned with twelve petite round green emeralds and fourteen seed pearls set within a refined geometric arrangement.
Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.15 carat aquamarine, seed pearl pendant and 15 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Pendant #4364
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Pendant. This lovely pendant features 90 seed pearls and one round European cut diamond set in a stunning floral design.
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Emerald Cut Emerald & Seed Pearl Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in valatie, NY
The 1880s–1890s was the peak period for emerald and seed pearl jewelry. In Victorian jewelry, the emerald often symbolized hope and devotion, while seed pearls represented purity.
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Diamond Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.58 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set 'heart' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
La Belle Epoque Antique Seed Pearl and platinum Vanity Case
Located in New York, NY
La Belle Epoque Antique 18k yellow gold and platinum vanity case, with seed pearl, mother of pearl, diamond, onyx, and black enamel accents.
Pearl, Platinum
Antique Seed Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Omphaloskepsis Band Ring in 10K Yellow Gold & Seed Pearls by Alice Son
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: 10 K yellow gold and seed pearls. Available in 14K, 16K, and 18K gold, without seed pearls.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$856Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique 14K Rose Gold Cameo Set with Seed Pearls, Circa 1910, USA
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This set is lovely with seed pearls surrounding the pendant and the earrings.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 2.90 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The round cut aquamarine is set to the apex of a collect set seed pearl, featuring a paired leaf design to the nadir ornamented with further seed pearls.
Pearl, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Natural Turquoise and Seed Pearl Open Gilt Etching Patterned Pin 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian Steampunk Pearl Turquoise Pin Seed pearls 3.5-2.5mm 2mm Natural Turquoise 14kt yellow gold 8.9 grams 53 x 27mm
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Burst Swirl Pin Brooch with Citrine and Seed Pearls 5.28g V1180
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Vintage Burst Swirl Pin Brooch with Citrine and Seed Pearls 5.28g ♥ The item measures 31.4mm in length (North South direction), 27.9mm in width (East West direction), and stands ...
Citrine, Pearl
14K Yellow Gold Moon Seed Pearl Enamel Diamond Victorian Estate Brooch Pin
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Victorian estate 14K yellow gold crescent moon brooch/pendant adorned with 19 seed pearls, enameled flowers, and 3 diamonds, a charming vintage treasure.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Pendant. Cushion Cut Tourmaline Seed Pearls Pendant only
Located in New York, NY
The gemstone is surrounded by delicate seed pearls arranged in an intricate design, creating a graceful and distinctly period-inspired appearance.
Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Pink Tourmaline and Seed Pearl Navette Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Victorian Pink Tourmaline and Seed Pearl Navette Ring in 9K Yellow Gold A charming Victorian-era ring crafted in 9K yellow gold and designed in an elegant elongated navette shape.
Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold 0.07 ct Diamond Seed Pearl Starburst Brooch MF15-062926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Seed pearls tiny, naturally occurring pearls fill the flaring petals of this sunburst design, lending the piece an unmistakably antique luminescence.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gold, Peridot & Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
9K Yellow Gold, Peridot and Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin Measurements: 32mm Weight: 1.4gr.
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
$580Sale Price|40% Off
Edwardian Seed Pearl 10k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch 1910
Located in Towson, MD
A twisted rope frame set with seed pearls surrounds the oval cameo, and the piece measures 38.62 millimeters by 30.86 millimeters and weighs 7.19 grams.
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Handwrapped Natural Seed Pearl Chain Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Handwrapped Natural Pearl Chain Necklace feature triple strands of handwrapped natural seed pearls in Faye's signature 18k green gold.
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Oroville Jack Turquoise & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The vivid green turquoise, with its distinctive natural matrix, is flanked on each side by a dainty seed pearl, adding balance and refinement to the design.
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Rope Watch Chain with Turquoise & Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a classic rope-link design accented with turquoise and seed pearl stations. Elegant, versatile, and rich in period character.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Cabochon Seed Pearl Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The three quatrefoils, each with a natural seed pearl at its center. The seed pearls are mounted in settings in the shape of long square posts .
Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Floral Bar Pin Set with Peridots and Seed pearls
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Art Nouveau continental silver floral bar pin displays a single flower comprised of 3 round and cut peridots and a central seed pearl with a surround of leaves inlaid t...
Pearl, Peridot, Silver
Antique Green Enamel and Seed Pearl 14K Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique square shaped 14 karat yellow gold ring set with green enamel, seed pearls and a rhinestone. The design of this Victorian ring is made with beautiful filigree and...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Pretty Seed Pearl Earring with Diamonds around in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This pretty seed pearl earring with diamonds and blue diamonds in center is made in gold and silver is unique and handmade by finest artisans.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
$1,032 / set
18K Gold and Seed Pearl Earrings Made 1922
Located in Stockholm, SE
These 18 karat gold earrings feature delicate seed pearls arranged in cascading clusters, creating a chandelier-like effect.
18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Seed Pearl Wings Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite 14 karat yellow gold brooch features a graceful pair of outspread wings meticulously set with luminous seed pearls, centering on a delicate pearl flower accented by a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1890s 14k Yellow Gold Bippart, Griscom & Osborn Seed Pearl Grape Vine Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Lexington, KY
Gram weight: 4.59 grams 28mm in length 74 = round/baroque white seed pearls 14k yellow gold Bippart, Griscom & Osborn
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 10k Gold Brooch with Seed Pearls, Fan Design, Circa 1860s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Victorian 10K Gold Brooch or Pendent Seed pearl detailing Fan Design with dangle ball etched in black Measuring 1.62 in x 1.70 in Any questions please call, email or hit ...
Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Seed Pearls
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1970's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Seed Pearls - The bangle contains 7 small turquoise stones and 8 ribbons of seed pearls - 6 pearls in each.
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold, Cabochon Garnet & Seed Pearl Swag Chain Necklace, 19th Century
Located in London, England
The center of each garnet is adorned with a circular seed pearl accent. Ideal for those born in January, who have garnet as their birthstone or for those looking for an impressive e...
15k Gold
English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls & Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Denver, CO
This Victorian era mourning ring features a rose cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.02 carat surrounded by four seed pearls set in a forget-me-not design. Handcrafted...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Brooch, Circa 1840, 11.68g
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 9k yellow gold memorial brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Lucky Horseshoe Sapphire Ruby Seed Pearl Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage bracelet is solid 14k yellow gold. It features genuine seed pearls, a natural sapphire, a natural ruby and genuine diamond.
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 0.10ct Diamond Seed Pearl Necklace in 15k Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond and seed pearl necklace has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with 14k white gold settings.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1900 Pretty, Bow Topped- Edwardian Round Pendant. Set with Natural Seed Pearls & Two Lovely, Natural Amethysts. Measures Approx Height ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Hungarian Silver Vermeil Enamel Chalcedony Seed Pearl Hinged Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Set with lavender-blue chalcedony cabochons, one prominently emerald-cut at center, this piece is further embellished with seed pearl clusters and tiny enameled rosettes.
Chalcedony, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
14K Rose Gold 1890 Victorian Enamel Floral Motif w/ Diamond & Seed Pearls
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K rose gold - .06 ct VS1 clarity G color Old Mine Cut diamond - 35 seed pearls - 4.37 grams - Victorian 1890 This is a gorgeous floral motif from the 1890 Victorian period an...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 1.45 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique amethyst and seed pearl necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique 3.43 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.43 carat peridot and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Enamel Floral Necklace, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The centre of the subtly coloured flower is ornamented with a seed pearl. A further two enamelled clover leaves, alternate with four independent seed pearl drops, are displayed to e...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co Angle Baby 18k Gold Enamel Pocket Watch with Seed Pearls Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Angle Baby 18k Gold Enamel Pocket Watch with Seed Pearls Chain Details: Signed "Tiffany & Co New York, No. 71739" Movement: mechanical, likely manual-wind The markings...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Seed Pearl and Imitation Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and imitation gemstone, 18k yellow gold cross pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
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.
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 12.50 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive amethyst and seed pearl brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, and Diamond Figural Elephant Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the form of an elephant's head in profile with a seed pearl to the tip of the tusk and a prong-set diamond to the terminus to the trunk.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Seed Pearl Floral Necklace with Pendant & Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian seed pearl, and yellow gold necklace, comprising seventy-nine seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with a 15 karat yellow gold chain.
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Seed Pearl and Blue Stone Gold Victorian Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Seed Pearl and Blue Stone Gold Victorian Bangle Bracelet.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Dangle Earring Enamel Painting Oriental Pearl Seed Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The young lady's dress is finished with a white beaded border that is reflected in the seed pearl border of the mounts. The enamel portraits are set in 14K gold mounts decorated with...
Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond 5 Petal Flower Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Victorian Seed Pearl and OEC Diamond 5 Petal Flower Gold Brooch Pin Pendant.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Seed Pearls Slide Charm - 14k Square .94ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Garnet Carat(s): .94CT Cut: Square Color: Dark Red Cultured Seed Pearls Cut: Beads Color: White Total Carats: .94ct Style: Slide...
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
c.1900 Victorian Sterling Silver Peridot Glass & Seed Pearl Circle Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
Materials & Techniques: Peridot Green Glass (or Peridots), Seed Pearls, Stamped "Sterling" Silver, Bezel/Grain Setting, Open Circle / C-clasp Closure Dimensions: 1.0 in.
Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Floral Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The flower has a cluster of lovely small seed pearls while the top and center consist of a Mabé pearl.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Moon and Star Brooch or Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Moon and Star Brooch/Pin- This lovely brooch features a crescent moon and star decorated with 16 white seed pearls set in beautifully det...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s 1.02ct Garnet Seed Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.02 carat garnet and seed pearl, 9k yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1875 Victorian Lingerie Pin with Seed Pearls in 18K Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: This unique lingerie pin or brooch has an intricate repousse floral design with graduated seed pearls. This pin has an engraved date "May 5, 1875".
Pearl, 18k Gold, Steel
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.