Tahitian Pearl and Ruby Triple Strand Necklace Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and ruby necklace set features 231 pearls originating from the waters of Tahiti.
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl and Ruby Drop Earrings - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
A pair of sculptural drop earrings featuring lustrous Tahitian pearls and vivid rubies totaling 0.77ct, set in 14ct yellow gold.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl and Ruby Pendant Necklace - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
A striking pendant featuring two organically shaped Tahitian pearls paired with a vivid 0.44ct ruby, all set in 14ct yellow gold.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature luminous Tahitian pearls accented by vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcases a striking 14.32mm Tahitian pearl as its centerpiece. The pearl’s deep, lustrous tones are beautifully complemented by v...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moi Rosa Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(18K) : 1.96g Gold(14K) : 3.77g Rose-cut Diamond : 0.98ct Gemstone : Ruby : 5.72ct Tahitian Pearls : 14.25ct 925 Silver Rubies.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$2,532Sale Price|20% Off
Tahitian Pearl, Ruby, and Pink Sapphire Floral Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and unique multi gemstone floral ring. Center Tahitian pearl surrounded by 8.38ct of rubies and pink sapphires heat, set in 18-karat white gold with black rhodium.
Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl pendant necklace features a pearl of approximately 14 x 15mm size from the waters of French Polynesia.
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ruby Drop Earrings Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl diamond and ruby earrings feature two faceted decorative rubies accented with a diamond in the center and set in a crown of round diamonds.
White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White ...
Spider Brooch Pin 18mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The spider brooch features a voluminous pearl of the rare size of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color, silver overtone and lus...
Diamond, Ruby, Crystal, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...
Pearl and Diamond Necklace Earrings Ruby Leaf Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond necklace and earrings feature a marvelous design with South Sea pearls, Tahitian pearls, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k G...
Ada Earrings with Tahitian Pearl and Trillion Rubies
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
SELIN KENT's Tahitian pearl & ruby earrings adds edge to these classic earrings.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tahitian and Fresh Water Pearl Necklace with Rubies and Gold-Tone Accents
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic 60" necklace of multi-sized Tahitian and gray fresh water pearls is enhanced with the addition of faceted rubies bordered by gold-tone rondellles.
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Unavailable
W 1.19 in L 2.76 in
Love Key Silver with Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite and Tahitian Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
Material: Rhodium-plated Sterling Silver Gemstones: Ruby, White and Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, hand-carved Tahitian Pearl
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rhodium, Silver
Unavailable
H 1 in L 1 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Eyed Owl Pin with Tahitian South Sea Pearl & Diamonds
Located in Overland Park, KS
14k Gold Ruby Eyed Horned Owl Pin Pendant with Tahitian South Sea Pearl & Diamond Accents. 5.9 grams and is about 1" Tall The pearl is about 11mm.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace With Rubies and 18k Gold Clasp and Spacers
Located in New York, NY
Earrings of your choice - 18k hooks with Tahitian Pearl drops or Tahitian pearls with ruby accents come to mind - can be made to order if you wish.
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Monseo Tahitian Pearl Rubies Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
This cocktail ring is handcrafted in white 19.2K gold with a beautiful Tahitian Cultured Pearl and set with rubies and white diamonds.
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Total 4.67 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings Yellow Gold
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Oval-Shaped Ruby Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold embellished with Diamond and Tahitian Pearls Ruby : 4.67cts.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Drop Earrings 18k Gold Earwires with Rubies, Tahitian Pearls and 18k Rondelles
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Tahitian pearls, rubies and 18k yellow gold findings make up these drop or dangling earrings that are a perfect compliment to a Tahitian pearl or gold necklace.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Atomic Ball Coloured Stone Tahitian Pearl Front and Back Gold Earrings
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
BOON Atomic Ball Front and Back Earrings in 18K Gold Embellished With Tahitian Pearls and Colour Stones Pearls: Tahitian Pearls 2pcs.
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, B...
Gilbert Albert 1970s Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s 18k gold ring by Gilbert Albert, set with Tahitian pearl, cabochon ruby, tourmaline and approx. 0.58ctw in G/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Infiore Missbach Pearl Ruby Diamond Tsavorite Gold Rose Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Milano, Lombardia
It is in Cavriglia, Italy Pick the one you always wished for and it will be with you forever. 16 mm black Tahitian pearl, rubies, tsavorites, diamonds and white gold This pearl size...
Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, White Diamond, 24k Gold, W...
Tahitian Baroque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A striking and modern necklace featuring 19 Baroque AKA Free Form Tahitian pearls. The pearls are above average in size 14 to 17 millimeters.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 14k Gold,...
Tahitian Pearl Ruby Diamond and Fancy Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful Bumble Bee brooch, set with 36 brilliant cut Diamonds of 0.52 ct, G color, vs clarity, 3 Champagne Diamonds of 0.10 ct, 14 yellow and pink Sapphires of 0.42 ct, 9 Amethyst...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire...
Mismatched Sapphire and Ruby Cabochon with Pistachio Tahitian Pearl Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of mismatched cabochon pear shape ruby and blue sapphire dangling earrings with pistachio round Tahitian pearls.
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Strand of Black Tahitian South Sea Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Rubies
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a great combination of black Tahitian south sea pearls with 14k yellow gold accents set with cabochon rubies!
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red Ruby bracelet with 3 dangling Tahiti pearls
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
**Meaning of Sapphires and Tahitian Pearls:** Rubies promote love, life, and inspiration, while Tahitian pearls symbolize the deep mysteries of the sea.
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby
Tiffany & Co. Peretti by Yard Pearl, Diamond, Ruby and Platinum Necklace Chain
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant Tahitian Keshi pearl, diamond, ruby and platinum necklace from the "By Yard" collection by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Large Pearl & Ruby Gold Spider Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Finely detailed Mid Century Modern Pearl and Ruby Brooch/Pendant set with a large Mabe Tahitian Pearl and enhanced with Rubies.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Tahitian Pearls: Tahitian pearls approximately 3.55mm in diameter Dimensions: bracelet is 7”-long and it is 21.46 mm wide Weight: 25...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Tahitian Black Pearl 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring bright red rubies surrounded by a halo of diamonds and large, black Tahitian pearls, these are earrings to lust after!
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, White Diamond, Multi-...
Sold
H 0.98 in W 1.36 in
Black Tahitian South Sea Pearl Diamond Ruby Gold Bumble Bee Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Bumble Bee pin, set with approximately 0.34ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 14mm Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18k yellow gold; pin...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl pendant necklace features a pearl of approximately 16 x 14mm size from the waters of French Polynesia.
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 1.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
Estate Cultured Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Bat Pin with Plique-à-Jour Enamel
Located in Houston, TX
Estate 18K yellow gold cultured baroque Tahitian pearl and diamond bat pin. Created in Art Nouveau style, the bat has plique-à-jour enamel wings and a movable head, set with ruby eyes.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Black Tahiti Pearl Necklace with Ruby and Diamond Clasp
Located in Berkeley, CA
This luminous graduated black Tahitian pearl necklace has a ruby and diamond clasp set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Necklace and Pendant with Diamonds, Rubies and Tahitian Pearl, 18 Karat
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- delineation - 18 carat gold - Hallmarked with the fineness "750" and "Italy". - Central Tahitian pearl with a diameter of approx. 13 mm - Diamonds of a total of approx. 0,64 ct. - ...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Necklace and Pendant with Diamonds, Rubies and Tahitian Pearl, 18 Karat
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- delineation - 18 carat gold - Hallmarked with the fineness "750" and "Italy". - Central Tahitian pearl with a diameter of approx. 13 mm - Diamonds of a total of approx. 0,64 ct. - ...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Modern Tsavorite Pearl Ruby Sapphire Diamond Blackened Gold Frog Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Modern 18k blackened white gold ring with 11.2mm Tahitian pearl, tsavorites,diamonds,sapphires and rubies.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Santagostino Floral Earrings with Pearls, Diamonds and Gemstones
Located in Pikesville, MD
Earrings are comprised of carved coral, lemon quartz and citrine. Cultured white and Tahitian pearls, diamonds, emerald, sapphires and rubies.
Citrine, Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Go...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Organza and cream rayon evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a cream rayon and ivory organza detailed collar, embellished with iridescent faceted glass beads, lace and clear glass bugle beads, this vintage 1960...
Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...
Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emanuel Ungaro dreamlike evening dress fashioned of layers of silk chiffon. Shade is a very soft pearl white with underdress of light blue. So it creates an attractive visual sha...
Gucci 2004 by Tom Ford Slipper Satin Silver Harlowesque Bias Cut Out Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and chic Tom Ford's 1930's style gown for Gucci showcases a bias cut silhouette coveted by many. Designed with cut out bodice with center tie and dramatic open back with trai...
$432Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 0.21 in
Silvorra 925 Silver Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These elegant stud earrings in 925 sterling silver, featuring the natural allure of blue sapphires and the sparkle of fine diamonds. Each earring is set with four round blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold tone locket designer pendant chain necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
$1,677
Size: EU 41-43 / UK 6, 7 & 8.
2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano White Fur Ski Snow Boots EU 41-43
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous Vintage 2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano, White Fur trimmed Ski Snow Boots. Extremely Iconic Aprés Ski wear. Total height; 15" Size Stated on the Shoes ; EU 41 - 43 ...
John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa f/w 2008 John Galliano mauve silk charmeuse dress adorned with deco inspired faux pearl and crystal beadwork. Features kimono sleeves. Draped neckline held securely with sing...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2009 "Horn Of Plenty" Iconic Red Blk Houndstooth Bow Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Designed by Alexander McQueen for the fall/winter 2009 collection. Red and black knit houndstooth pattern, in various sizes to accentuate the figure with a slight optical illusion ef...
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$6,152Sale Price|25% Off
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 2005 Chocolate Couture Runway croco bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by John Galliano - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2005 Couture Runway - Chocolate couture runway detective croco bag - Two front pockets - Large silver tone ‘CD’ c...
$352Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.3 in D 0.17 in L 0.3 in
Silvorra 925 Silver Square Stud Earrings with Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
These 925 sterling silver stud earrings feature a contemporary square design. Each earring showcases a vibrant round blue sapphire at the center, beautifully framed by a sparkling ha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Edouard Rambaud Style Byzantine Pearl Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These elegant clip-on earrings have a design reminiscent of French designer Edouard Rambaud's works. The Byzantine-inspired dangling shape features shiny, gilded metal that is textur...
Gilt Metal
$17,800
H 4.51 in D 1.76 in L 6.51 in
Chanel 2017 Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
$959Sale Price|45% Off
Size: One Size
New Vintage Chanel 90s Gold Logo Barrette 1990s Hair Clip Pin w/ Box
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
New in box vintage Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, gold logo barrette! Can be worn several different ways. The vintage Chanel olive green suit, Chanel vintage belt, and brown large Chanel...
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.