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Tiffany South Sea Pearls

Tiffany & Co. Multicolor South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Outstanding in quality, this strand of South Sea pearls from the beloved Tiffany & Co. exhibits a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co 750 Diamonds 1.25ct TW, about F-G and VS1 Pearls measures 14.1mm x 14.0mm Marked
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace - Yellow Gold 18k Adjustable
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cultured South Sea Pearl Necklace Style: Cord Measurements Adjustable length up to: 19 1/4" (total
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Paloma Picasso Black Onyx South Sea Pearl Long Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. long black onyx bead necklace secured by a cultured South Sea
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Gold and South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
other and have become classic. Her eternity circle and South Sea pearls is rarely available. The 12.2 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Diamond South Sea Large Pearl Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond and South Sea Large Pearl Necklace. With 29 Large South Sea Cultured Pearls
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Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Tiffany Art Glass Golden South Seas Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
dazzling gold with some faint suggestions of green. They are complimented by gem quality golden South Seas
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

2000s Tiffany & Co. 3 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamonds. This exquisite diamond architecture suspends an 11 millimeter, soft gray South Sea Pearl from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Gold and Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elsa Peretti has always proven less is more. Rich Tahitian pearls are suspended below elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

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Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Verona, IT
18kt yellow gold South Sea pearl necklace by Tiffany & Co. A total of 67 pearls of 7.5mm in
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Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co., South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond Earclips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in NY, NY
A gorgeous pair of Tiffany & Co., South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond earclips. Each is centering a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Diamond Platinum South Sea Pearl Firework Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
diameter. It exposes at the center a 10 mm white South Sea Pearl of high luster and thick nacre
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1990s American Brooches

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co., a south sea pearl and diamond platinum pendant. ♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co. ♦
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Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany Platinum South Sea Pearl Moonstone 3.02 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
From Tiffany & Company..... this platinum, South Sea cultured pearl, moonstone and diamond necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Moonstone, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Platinum South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings By Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
So Lovely! In platinum, these beautiful drop earrings are classics from Tiffany & Co. The pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Signed 18 Karat Tahitian South Sea Grey Pearl Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Signed Tahitian South Sea Grey Pearl Earrings 12mm Pearls 18k White Gold. 18k White
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stud Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl 3.50 Carats Diamond Platinum Vintage Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a burst motif with stylized diamond extensions. Centering a 9.0 mm South Sea
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl 4.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style earrings centering 13.2 mm round button pearls One is white in body color while
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Vintage 1950s Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Italy 18 Karat Gold, Diamond and South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Italy Circa 1980s 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & South Sea Pearl Dangle Earrings
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Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Fireworks South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Fireworks Diamond South Sea Pearl Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 22 round brilliant cut
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Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Original Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl Necklace Strand Gold Clasp
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With original box and papers, 9mm+ strand with an 18k yellow gold clasp. The necklace is 18 inches in length. The weight is 54 grams.
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2010s More Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tiffany & Co. creates a beautiful textured gold earring and suspends extremely fine south sea
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & Co. South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring. Total diamond carat weight approx. 2.5 cts
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
, diamond and beautiful South Sea pearls are a classic combination. At just 7/8's of an inch they will go
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Gold and South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
and South Sea pearls to create this chic stylish design 1 1/8 inches in length. Pearls 14.8 x 13.2 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold and South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A playful easy to wear design from Tiffany & Co. A matched pair of beautiful South Sea pearls is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl White Gold Multi-Chain Toggle Clasp Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: South Sea Pearl Necklace Length: 18 inches (l) x 0.10 inches (thick) Includes: Tiffany & Co
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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Gold and South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
other and have become classic. Her eternity circle and South Sea pearls is rarely available. The 12.9 mm
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South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Beautiful and classic south sea cultured button shaped pearl and diamond earrings by Tiffany &
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
set with a 13.5 MM south sea Pearl of very fine white color with a light pinkish luster. The top of
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1990s American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Golden Yellow Pearl & Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. South Sea Golden Yellow Pearl & Natural Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace Metal: 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1980 Elsa Peretti Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With South Seas Pearl
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2022) for Tiffany & Co. Fabulous sculptural ring
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Pearl Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elsa Peretti has always proven less is more. Rich golden south sea pearls are suspended below
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Classic Tiffany & Co. Platinum Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Tiffany Classic. A matched pair of South Sea pearls ( 13.3 x 11.9mm ) is combined with the purity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Tahitian Pearl Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elsa Peretti has always proven less is more. Rich Tahitian South Sea pearls are suspended below
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Pearl and Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elsa Peretti combines her iconic soft organic shapes with beautiful South Sea pearls. 12.5mm in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Pearl and Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elsa Peretti combines her iconic soft organic shapes with beautiful south sea pearls 12.4mm in size
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of classy earrings created by Tiffany & Co. in Italy in the 1980s. It features two South Sea
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Vintage 1980s Italian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Tiffany & Co. Hardwear Golden Southsea Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
necklace features bold 18k gold links and refined pearls. 18k gold with South Sea golden pearls, 9.5-10 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Tiffany &Co. Hardwear Golden Southsea Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
earrings feature bold 18k gold links and refined pearls. 18k gold with South Sea golden pearls, 9.5-10 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace on Silk Cord
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Tiffany & Co necklace with a large, gem quality South Sea pearl on a silk cord. The pearl has a
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1990s American Drop Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

RARE TIFFANY Diamond and South Sea Pearl Leap Frog Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Fabulous and very rare, this gorgeous Tiffany platinum, diamond and South Sea pearl can be your new
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Late 20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Triple Strand Tahitian South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, one strand of golden South Sea cultured pearls, and one strand of white South Sea cultured pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Platinum, Diamond (VVS/E-F) and Golden Rose South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring. Accompanied by
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American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Strand Necklace Cultured Pearls with Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Condition: Great. Shows signs of minor wear. The pearls would benefit from restring. With Tiffany
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Platinum

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Stud Earrings Cultured Pearls with Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
: 0.45", Width: 0.45" Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: South Sea Stud Earrings Cultured Pearls with
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Platinum

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Noble Pearl Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Tiffany & Co. South Sea Noble Pearl Bracelet with 18 karat yellow gold. The pearls measure from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Bracelets

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace on Cord
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Tiffany & Co. south sea pearl necklace on cord. 18k yellow gold. Adjustable length with maximum 38
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2010s American Rope Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cultured Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Emma Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
cultured golden south sea pearl measures approximately 12 mm. -- Earrings have four marquise brilliant
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

1950s Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl 1.80 Carat VVS Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning 1950s Mid Century 14k Tiffany & Co. 15.5mm South Sea Pearl 1.80 carat VVS Diamond Ring
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

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Tiffany South Sea Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of tiffany south sea pearls for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 10 vintage examples as well as 14 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to tiffany south sea pearls. A selection of brilliant cut, marquise cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our tiffany south sea pearls for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Tiffany South Sea Pearls?

Prices for tiffany south sea pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,900 and can go as high as $15,000, while tiffany south sea pearls, on average, fetch $4,750.

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.