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Tahitian Pearl Suite

GIA Certified 140 Ct Burma Ruby, Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace Suite 18KWG
GIA Certified 140 Ct Burma Ruby, Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace Suite 18KWG

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...

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2010s Drop Necklaces

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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...

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18 Karat Yellow Gold, Black Tahitian Pearl Hoop Earrings and Necklace Suite
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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...

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Materials

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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...

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Boodles Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Earring & Pendant Suite

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.

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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.

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Tahitian Pearl Suite For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tahitian pearl suite you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic tahitian pearl suite over the years, but those made by Aventina-Spencer and Minka Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a tahitian pearl suite, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Tahitian Pearl Suite?

Prices for a tahitian pearl suite can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,664 and can go as high as $17,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,458.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

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.