There is a broad range of silver baroque pearls for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from
Silver,
Sterling Silver and
Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 107 vintage versions or 366 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century.
Contemporary and
Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to silver baroque pearls. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by
Bijoux Num,
Aria Jewelry Design and
Lucy de la Vega are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but
Pearl versions, from our inventory of 387, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for
uncut silver baroque pearls and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
round cut and
mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for
men in our collection of silver baroque pearls, as most of the options available are for
women.
Prices for silver baroque pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $35 and can go as high as $50,016, while silver baroque pearls, on average, fetch $801.
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.