GIA Certified 140 Ct Burma Ruby, Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace Suite 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
Completing the ensemble are matching flower earrings, delicately dangling and embellished with a black pearl. This bridal suite stands as a true masterpiece, showcasing the captivati...
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handmade Tahitian Pearl, Starfish, and Coin Leather Necklace and Bracelet Suite
Located in Freeport, FL
Hand-braided with brown leather, this beautiful necklace and bracelet set has a perfect oceanic-pirate-princess feel! This rustic set features Tahitian Pearls, recreated brass and si...
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 hoops, and to have a pair of Tahitian pearls takes your look one step further. Ele...
Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 White Gold A Tahitian Pearl, Type A Natural Jadeite Jade, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pe...
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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' collection.
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 earrings in this spectacular suite.
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Hermès Sesame Swift And Toile Goeland Cargo Picotin Lock 18
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Sesame Swift and Toile Goeland Cargo Picotin Lock 18 Product Details Xupes Ref: CB982 Brand: Hermès Model: Picotin Lock 18 Type: Tote Serial Number: B Age: 2023 Accompanied...
$48,600
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
Spectacular Alexander Mcqueen SS 2022 Crystal Embellished Jacket Black
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Alexander McQueen crystal jacket: armor, sculpture, and seduction. This particular piece is a masterclass in opulence and precision: a sharply tailored black blazer whose...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
Hermes Kelly 32 Bag Matte Fauve Barenia Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermès Kelly 32 in exceptionally rare matte Fauve Barenia Porosus crocodile, finished with Gold hardware. A remarkable process of oiling and detail emerge into the skin for the Baren...
$5,748
H 7.49 in W 12.01 in D 1.78 in
Chanel 2013 Burgundy Lizard Leather & Pink Lambskin Perfect Edge Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Burgundy Lizard Leather & Dusky Pink Quilted Lambskin Large Perfect Edge Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4694 Brand: Chanel Model: Large Perfect Edge C...
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...
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...
$45,995
H 10 in W 14 in D 6 in
Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Scheherazade Crocodile Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning Most Coveted Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Scheherazade Shinny Porosus Crocodile Leather complimented by Palladium Hardware. Collectors Dream! Excellent Condition, Plasti...
Roberto Cavalli black dress Spring 2012
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - (Made in Italy) Short black leather and silk dress. It comes with a bralette. Size 44IT, it fits a 36FR/38FR. 2012 Spring-Summer Collection. Condition: Very good condition...
Chanel Black and White Leather Weekend Duffel Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 32 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...
$25,110
H 9.45 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès White Swift Leather & Olive Toile Canvas Birkin 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès White Swift Leather & Olive Toile Canvas Birkin 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG108 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 35cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [M] Age: 2009 Acco...
Christian Dior 2018 Saddle Handbag Multicolored Embroidered Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in Italy) 'Saddle' handbag entirely embroidered with a multicolored pattern and embellished with matching pearls. Black leather inside, handle, and festener, and golden ...
$11,663
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
Tiffany Rubellite and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Rubellite and Diamond Brooch. This brooch is designed as a star, the center decorated with a cluster of spherical rubellites, the rays set with rows of baguette diamonds with...
Diamond, Rubelite, 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.