$4,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Eostre Tahitian Pearl, Type A Jadeite, Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Suite
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of Tahitian Pearl, Type A Natural Jadeite Jade, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earring in 18k
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 140 Ct Burma Ruby, Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace Suite 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut round diamonds and adorned with elegant black Tahitian pearls. Fashioned from solid 18K white
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handmade Tahitian Pearl, Starfish, and Coin Leather Necklace and Bracelet Suite
Located in Freeport, FL
-pirate-princess feel! This rustic set features Tahitian Pearls, recreated brass and silver coins, and
Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Black Tahitian Pearl Hoop Earrings and Necklace Suite
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
18 karat yellow gold hoops with removable black Tahitian pearl drops. Everyone needs a pair of gold
Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boodles Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Earring & Pendant Suite
By Boodles
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Boodles 18k white gold tahitian pearl & diamond earring & pendant suite from the 'Cutting Edge
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Pearl Necklace Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earring Suite
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Three strands of gray Cloud Pearls of ginormous size are paired with baroque Tahitian pearl dangle
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Hermes Birkin Cargo Toile Goeland Sesame 35 Bag Swift Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Cargo Birkin 35 bag featured in golden Sesame. This Hermes limited edition utility Birkin bag is created with Goeland canvas and Swift leather trim. Inclu...
Cartier 18K White Gold Santos 100 Unisex White Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with this beautiful Cartier Santos watch the moment you see it. It has everything going for it: diamond bezel, perfect 33mm width of the case, purple leather b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2001 Elizabeth Taylor Eye Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2001 Elizabeth Taylor Eye Silk Dress • Roberto Cavalli • From the Spring / Summer 2001 collection • As seen on Britney Spears, Hal...
$18,317
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Satin Crystal Evening Dress, SS 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano sleeveless floor-length evening dress in black hammered satin, cut as a close-fitting bias column with a subtly flared hem. The front features a drape...
Hermes Beton 25cm Togo Gold Hardware Off White Baby Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Beton 25cm Togo Gold Hardware Off White Baby Birkin Bag Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware) Perfect gift! Comes in full set with c...
$37,991
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...
Chanel Hot Pink Crocodile Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Mini Top Handle Bag in Hot Pink Crocodile with Gold Hardware An ultra-rare Chanel mini top handle crafted from genuine crocodile leather in a striking hot pink hue. This exqu...
1stdibs Exclusives Hermès Constance 24cm “Marble” Silk Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Hermes Product: Constance 24cm Limited Edition Size: CM: 24 l x 15 h x 5 d INCH: 9.5 l x 7 h x 2 d Strap: Versatile design allows it to be worn as a single or doubled strap...
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Yellow Heart Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring showcases a breathtaking 5 carat heart cut diamond, GIA certified, in a vibrant fancy yellow color that radiates warmth and individuality. The rare heart shape, a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Hermes Birkin 30 Jaune de Naples Bag Novillo Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in sunny Jaune de Naples. This sought after Hermes Birkin bag is exquisite in Novillo leather. Accentuated with lush gold hardware....
$26,000Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $58, 000 18KT Gold Rare Magnificent Fancy Flower Floral Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Diamond Necklace. Necklace Contains approx 8.50CTS of Beautiful Fancy Wh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vivid Diamonds Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring square cut Sapphires weighing approximately 37.85 carats total, and round brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel 1994 Vintage Rare Tweed Quilted Lambskin Duma CC Logo Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Rare Tweed Quilted Lambskin Duma CC Logo Backpack 1994 {VINTAGE 29 Years} Gold hardware Double CC turnlock closure Small front pocket Interior black lambskin lin...
$11,533
W 1.79 in L 2.52 in
18ct Gold & Silver French Hallmarked, 1930s Diamond & Abalone Pearl Bug Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bug Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French Hallmarked Circa 1930 Step into the elegance of the 1930s with this extraordinary large fly brooch, a true testament to vintage...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
30 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Riviera Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the timeless sophistication of this breathtaking Riviera necklace, a true masterpiece of elegance and refinement. Featuring a graduated design, this exceptional piece show...
Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Vivid Orangey Yellow And Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Another hand made masterpiece from the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry, located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue. Please inquire for additional details, certificates, pricing, or any...
Pink Diamond
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.