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Pearl Gold Swan Charm
Located in New York, NY
Lovely figural "swan" charm. 14K yellow gold, with a pearl body and faceted ruby eye. 1
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Platinum Diamond Pearl Swan Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond swan with ruby eye pearl pin, single cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.25 cts, GH VS
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Pearl Ruby Gold Swan Charm
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made and detailed figural swan charm. Very heavy gauge 14K textured yellow gold, set
Category
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mamba Pearl Swan
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A snakelike shape that twists and turns to form an infinite range of winding patterns for your surface.
Price listed is for an in stock tile sample. For an order quote including fre...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Flooring
Materials
Cement
Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Swan Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond swan brooch pin features an intricate play of mother-of-pearl and crystal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pea...
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Swan Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very unique and rare antique brooch from the 1880s. Set with an important natural saltwater pearl
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
Ella Gafter Swan Diamond 18mm Pearl Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond swan brooch pin features an intricate play of mother-of-pearl and crystal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea ...
Vintage Mother of Pearl 1.50ct Diamond Swan Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent platinum and gold swan pin from the 1920s. The pin is set with sparkling old
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Swan Brooch with South Sea Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphires diamond18 K
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
Sea cultured pearl
- 52 pink sapphires totaling approx. 1.5 ct
- 2 rubies of a total of approx. 0,07
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Freshwater Pearl Diamond Odette Swan Pendant Torsade Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Multiple strands of minuscule freshwater pearls have been intercepted with larger round pearls to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Tahitian Pearl Fob with 18K Gold & Diamond Bezel Topped by Sterling Swan Thimble
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
thimble featuring two pairs of loving swans forever swimming in circles).
The pearl is from our pearl
Category
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Sil...
H 1.89 in W 0.63 in L 17 in
Swan Brooch with South Sea Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
pearl
- 52 pink sapphires totaling approx. 1.5 ct
- 2 rubies of a total of approx. 0,07 ct
- 52 black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Black Diamond, Dia...
Diamond Ruby Mother-of-Pearl Gold Swan Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish pin featuring a bedazzled gold swan! It features 0.45 carats of round brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Kt Yellow Gold Swan Ring with Diamond 0.06cts and Pearl
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
perfect example of Carrera's iconic designs. Designed as a graceful swan, this ring is crafted in a
Category
1990s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl with Grey and Brown Diamond Swan Brooch 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Gray Diamond 5.48 carats and Brown Diamond 0.07 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat
Category
2010s Thai Brooches
Materials
Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 2.37 in L 2.45 in
J.E. Caldwell Enamel Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Swan Brooch Pin
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adorable swan brooch created by J.E. Caldwell in the 1950's! Features an amazing 15.56-ct baroque
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Nolan Miller Signed Swimming Faux Pearl and Crystal Swan Brooch Pin
By Nicole Miller
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designer Nolan Miller Signed Vintage Brooch featuring a Swimming Swan encrusted
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
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H 2 in W 2 in
Ruby Diamonds Baroque Pearl, 14kt White Gold Swan Shaped Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS.
Particular swan shaped brooch/pendant necklace in 14 karat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.15 in L 1.23 in
Large Swan Goose Openwork White Irregular Tassel Pearls Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Large Swan Goose Openwork White Irregular Tassel Pearls Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 1.3 in L 3.15 in
Vintage SWAROVSKI swan gold blue crystal drop pearl designer runway earrings
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI swan logo
• gold tone with pearl and crystal
• vintage designer
Category
20th Century Austrian Dangle Earrings
Swarovski Pearl Drop Faceted Amber Crystal Gold Plated Brooch w Swan Logo
By Swarovski
Located in Portland, OR
brooch features a large pearl.
The brooch has a safety clasp bar closure and is marked with the swan
Category
1990s Austrian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Christian Dior by Galliano Seed Pearl Choker Necklace & Swan Neck Earrings 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Christian Dior pearl choker necklace with statement earrings most likely Dior from the
Category
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
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D 3.75 in L 13 in
Ceramic Swan Animalia Bird Table Lamps in Pearl White, a Pair 1980s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of two whimsical ceramic swan sculptural table lamps. Each ceramic lamp is identical and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Revivalist Enamel and Sapphire Swan Brooch
Located in New York, NY
finely cast and hand detailed of a swan feeding her offspring in a sapphire and enamel floral decorated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold Plate
French 1890 Art Nouveau Swan Arp Brooch 18Kt Gold With 5.05 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A French art nouveau swan brooch.
Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in France in the late 19th
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.18 in L 1.96 in
William Ruser 1950 Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold Platinum with Natural Pearl & Diamond
By William Ruser
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with natural pearl designed by William Ruser.
Beautiful cocktail ring, created in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Ella Gafter Art Déco style Diamond Swan Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This swan pin is set with 9.82 carats of top quality diamonds (color, clarity and cut, F-G/VVS) set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Drop Earrings With Ruby Red Crystals By Swarovski, 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in McKinney, TX
crystals
- Clear Swarovski crystal rhinestones accents
- Faux pearls
- Post earring backs for pierced
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Earrings Baroque Pearls Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Earrings Baroque Pearls Rose Gold 18 Karat
These beautiful earrings are made from baroque South
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 19th Century Fine Pearls Diamonds Shaking Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold and silver, owl and swan hallmarks.
Called shaking brooch, this
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Rose Gold, Gold,...
Baroque Brass Empire Chandelier Rock Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold Swan
Located in Berlin, DE
preferences and room size.
Indulge in the grandeur of this Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass, Wire
French 19th Century Natural Pearls Diamonds Onyx Cameo Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
separates from the fixed part to form a fine pearl sleeper. The hanging system is swan neck.
An antique
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 1...
14+ Carat Gem Encrusted Swan Brooch Diamond Ruby Sapphire Tsavorite Paraiba 18K
Located in Lambertville , NJ
of the swan is carved Mother of Pearl. The Brooch is entirely crafted in Highly Polished 18 Karat
Category
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Dia...
H 1.86 in W 1.86 in D 0.44 in
Rest Of The Plastic Swans Figurative Painting Oil Canvas Colors Blue Grey
By Eleonora Droumeva
Located in Sofia, BG
"Rest Of The Plastic Swans" is a painting by Bulgarian Eleonora Droumeva.
About the artwork
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
Musical Palais Royal Ormolu and Mother of Pearl Ring Stand
Located in London, GB
Antique musical Palais Royal ormolu and mother of pearl ring stand depicting a harp. A Superb piece
Category
Antique 1830s French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Certified Natural Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
natural pearl, light gray orient. The fastening system is a swan neck.
Natural pearls certified by the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Salmon Coral, Tahitian Pearl, and Black Jade 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Coral and pearls join together for this necklace. Vibrant baroque shaped salmon coral is showcased
Category
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Black Jade, Pearl, Black Pearl, Jade, Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds, and lustrous pearls. The vibrant green garnets line the body of the crescent, graduating slightly
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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H 1.38 in W 1.25 in D 0.25 in
Australian White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 14.5 mm Australian White South Sea Pearl was set at the lower end of the pendant and it resembles
Category
2010s Oceanic Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.71 in D 0.58 in L 1.34 in
Antique Edwardian Black Starr & Frost Gold Pearl Diamond Amethyst Heart Brooch
Located in New York, NY
is also a swan neck at the bottom where another element can be hung (perhaps another pearl). The pin
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 1 in L 1.25 in
Antique French Belle Epoque 5 Carat Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
hallmarks providing an over 100 year old provenance. The seven alternating strands of seed pearls and
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Pearl Droplet Earrings 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
pearls including teardrops. A swans neck hook gives way to a full pearl stud top leading to an
Category
Vintage 1920s Drop Earrings
Italian Lozenge Crystal and Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
lozenge cut crystal, set on these 4 sides with white glass pearls.
The clasp of this vermeil designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
this Poudreuse Desk, Voronikhin’s designs often included swans and snakes particularly in the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Dressers
Materials
Bronze
H 61.42 in W 37.01 in D 18.9 in
Herbert Davis Richter, Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Pictures in the Original Frames
By H.D. Richter
Located in London, GB
Glasgow roses in mother of pearl with ebonized highlights each centred with a tiny abalone circle with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Picture Frames
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Oak
H 38 in W 28 in D 3 in
20th Century Empire Style Basket Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Classicist basket chandelier in Empire style.
Finely engraved Bronze. Adorned with engraved swans
Category
20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Micromosaic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, and silver, swan hallmark.
This antique bracelet has 8 medallions
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Empire Style Basket Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
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Finely cast, Bronze silvered. Adorned with engraved swans and pearl cords.
(F-Ra-20).
Category
20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Large Chandelier in the Antique Biedermeier Style Brass Galvanized
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely chased and silver plated brass. Basket-shaped corpus of hand-wired pearls in the leaf with
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Classicist Basket Chandelier in antique Empire Style silver brass hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely chased and silvered bronze. Basket-shaped body made of hand-wired pearl strings in the
Category
20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Basket Chandelier bronze in antique Biedermeier Style brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely chased brass, basket-shaped body made of hand-wired pearl cords with a leaf rosette and a
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Assemblage Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
". Encrusted with a bird's wing, vintage doll, swan charm, x-mas tree, pearls, skull, etc. All lacquered a
Category
Late 20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Classicist Basket Chandelier silver in antique Empire Style brass hand crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely chased and silver-plated bronze. Basket-shaped body made of hand-wired pearl cords with a
Category
20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in Dm 29.93 in
A jewelled and gilt bangle in the Moghul style, Kenneth Jay Lane, USA, 1970s
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful jewelled bangle, in emerald glass cabuchons, clear paste and paste pearl cabuchons,
in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Indian Bangles
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 8 in W 8 in D 0.6 in Dm 8 in L 8 in
Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
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Lobster: Carved orange bakelite (2.25" x 1") $325
Swan Head Clip:Orange-cream pearlized bakelite w
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
English Sterling Silver & M of P Victorian Fruit Knife Hallmark:-Sheffield 1834
Located in York, GB
pearl facing on the front side has a silver cartouche in the centre, engraved with the initials - M L
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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H 3.12 in W 0.67 in D 0.2 in
Set of 16 Luxury Nature Collection Christmas Tree Ornaments Vintage Irish Linen
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Swan
Hedgehog
Toadstool
Beehive
Flax flower
Oak leaf
Pumpkin
Pineapple
Spider web
Rabbit
We produce
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen
Jug. Silver. Vitoria, 18th-19th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
string of pearls, semi-ovate belly on which, by means of a band of classicist architectural motifs, a
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
French 19th Century Restauration Psyche Coiffeuse Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Psyche Coiffeuse Mirror
designed with Greek frieze, palmettes, oves, strings of pearls, foliage scrolls
Category
Antique 1820s French Restauration Table Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Three drawings by François Boucher in a mounting by Jean-Baptiste Glomy
By François Boucher
Located in PARIS, FR
), to intimate masterpieces such as Diana Resting (Paris, Louvre) or Leda and the Swan and the
Category
1750s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk, Ink
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Swan With Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate swan with pearl for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and silver — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 100 vintage editions and 56 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a swan with pearl 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic swan with pearl over the years, but those made by Marcello Fontana, Swarovski and Karen Sugarman Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A swan with pearl can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 73 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. Finding a swan with pearl for sale for women should be easy, but there are 39 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Swan With Pearl?
On average, a swan with pearl at 1stDibs sells for $2,850, while they’re typically $18 on the low end and $112,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Swan With Pearl
- Is a Swan chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a Swan chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal perception. Arne Jacobsen designed the tapered backrest and curved seat of the swiveling accent chair to conform to the shape of the human body, believing it would offer ample support. You'll find a collection of Swan chairs on 1stDibs.
- Does the Swan chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
- Are black pearls real pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, some black pearls are real pearls. Genuine black pearls typically come from Tahiti, sourced from black-lip pearl oysters. Some jewelry features synthetic black pearls created in laboratories. Explore a selection of black pearl jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a pearl clasp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pearl clasp is an opening and closing device that holds a necklace together - in this case, a pearl necklace. The clasp works by hooking one end of the necklace into the other end and locking in place. Shop a collection of expertly vetted jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are there freshwater pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, there are freshwater pearls. Certain species of pearl-producing mollusks do live in bodies of freshwater. Among them are Hyriopsis cumingi and Hyriopsis schlegeli. Most freshwater pearls come from the United States and Japan. Shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There isn't a hard-and-fast rule about whether you should wear pearl earrings with a pearl necklace. While pearl earrings can complement a pearl necklace, you're free to mix and match pieces as you see fit. For example, you might join a multi-strand statement necklace with a pair of simple gold hoops or diamond studs. A dramatic gemstone necklace can be balanced with a pair of understated pearl button earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a large assortment of pearl jewelry.
- Why are pearls so special?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Pearls are so special because they are rare in nature. They form only when something gets inside an oyster or mussel and causes irritation. The mollusk then secretes substances similar to those found on its shell. These harden around the foreign body to create a pearl. Only about one out of every 10,000 wild oysters will ever make a single pearl, and the vast majority of the pearls that occur naturally are too small to use in jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of pearl jewelry.
- Where are pearl earrings from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023No one knows for sure where pearl earrings originated, but scholars have determined that they date back to ancient times. According to surviving records, the ancient Chinese often presented members of royal families with pearls as gifts. During the 1st century B.C., Julius Caesar passed a law stating that only members of the ruling class could wear pearl jewelry. Shop a large collection of pearl earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a coin pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Coin pearls are a type of flat rounded pearls that are almost coin shaped. They can be worn casually or as an elegant accessory. There is a range of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What are Mikimoto pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Mikimoto pearls are cultured pearls sourced from Akoya oysters located in the waters off the shores of Honshu, Japan, by the jewelry house of Mikimoto. Cultured pearls are genuine pearls produced with human assistance to encourage production and promote the development of a more attractive product. Find a variety of Mikimoto pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a Biwa baroque pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Baroque pearls are pearls with an irregular, non-spherical shape. They are sometimes called Biwa baroque pearls because of their discovery in Lake Biwa, Japan. Baroque pearls are coveted for their uniqueness as no two baroque pearls are alike. Baroque pearls are long and round with dips along the surface. Shop a wide range of baroque pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a mother of pearl spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
- What do black pearls symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What black pearls symbolize is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate them with mystery due to their color. Others believe they represent mental strength, wealth or freedom. You'll find a variety of black pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is a black pearl rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because black pearls only form when sand is trapped in a specific type of oyster, the Tahitian black-lipped Pinctada, they are very rare. Black pearls occur once in every 10,000 pearls.
- Can I get gray pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pearls are available in a gray hue. The most common color for pearls is white, off-white and gray, but pearls can also come in a range of soft pastels as well as black and chocolate brown. Shop a wide selection of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Do real pearls have a clasp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, real pearls can be on a strand with a clasp. The addition of a clasp has nothing to do with determining if the pearls are real or fake. The clasp is simply a design aspect for the piece of jewelry. Always purchase real pearls from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of authentic pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are Chanel pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a pearl is real, examine it closely. Genuine pearls are reflective and lustrous, while fakes won't have reflective properties. A real pearl will be cool to the touch and warm up when worn. One test is the "tooth test," where you rub the pearl against your front teeth. If the texture is slightly rough, then it's a genuine pearl. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are mabé pearls expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mabé pearls are less expensive than traditional pearls due to their unique dome-like shape and accessibility. Mabé pearls are desirable for jewelry designs meant to lay flat on the surface, like stud earrings or pendants, while still giving the appearance of pearls without the higher price point. Shop a selection of mabé pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.