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Tiffany Tahitian Pearl

Tiffany & Co. Etoile Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of Tiffany & Co. Etoile Tahitian pearl diamond earrings in platinum These stud earrings are
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1990s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co, Platinum 'Fireworks', Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This delicate Tahitian pearl, diamond and platinum opera length necklace was made by Tiffany
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Tahitian Pearl Pendant Necklace 39" - White Gold 18k Adjustable
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cultured Tahitian Pearl Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 29/32" (22.6mm) Wide: 1/2" (12mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Diamond Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite Emerald Fly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite Emerald Fly Brooch Pins by Tiffany & Co. With 62
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Vintage 1980s North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1999 Angela Cumming Tahitian Grey Pearls & Diamonds Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Surfside, FL
Tiffany & Co. 1999, Angela Cummings Tahitian grey pearl (10 x 10.5mm) and diamonds drop earrings
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1990s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Tahitian Pear Crab Diamond Pave Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pearl about 14mm Marked: 1996 Tiffany & Co. PT. 950 Brooch about 47 x 45mm Total Weight: 28.7
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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Tiffany & Co. Iridesse Tahitian Pearl Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
Tiffany & Co. Iridesse Tahitian Pearl Necklace in 18K Tiffany & Co. Iridesse Tahitian Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Iridesse Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Iridesse
Located in Vienna, VA
Tiffany & Co. Iridesse Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18K Tiffany & Co. Iridesse Tahitian
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum Tahitian Pearls & Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Beautifully Hand Crafted Platinum Diamond Earrings Set With Tahitian Pearls. “Tiffany” Style
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1990s European Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

TIFFANY Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in NY, NY
TIFFANY Pearl Diamond Brooch Extremely rare Tiffany cultured Tahitian pearl is accented here by
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American Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
A breathtaking 11.6mm Tahitian black pearl showcases its mesmerizing beauty in this elegant Tiffany
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Fireworks Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Fireworks Diamond Tahitian Pearl Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 22 round brilliant cut
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1990s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. "Victoria" Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum "Victoria" Diamond &Tahitian Pearl Earrings by Tiffany & Co. With 40 brilliant cut
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20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Fireworks Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Fireworks Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co. With Round brilliant cut
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Victoria Large Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum "Victoria" Diamond & Tahitian Pearl Ring by Tiffany & Co. With 8 marquise shape diamonds
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Tahitian Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Tahitian South Sea Pearl Vintage Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 1 Tear
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Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 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

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Crab Tahitian Pearl 2.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Crab Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co. With Round brilliant cut
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Platinum Elsa Peretti Baroque Tahitian Pearl Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co ring designed by Elsa Peretti finely crafted in platinum featuring a Tahitian
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. "Victoria" Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Platinum 950 "Victoria" Diamond &Tahitian Pearl Earrings by Tiffany & Co. With 4 marquise diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Baroque Tahitian Pearl Platinum Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold band is organically formed while centering a baroque Tahitian pearl Gray in body color with
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Tahitian Pearl Ring
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1980s 18K yellow Gold and Gray Tahitian Pearl Ring, by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & company
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Pave Beads and Tahitian Pearls Riviere Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
platinum and embellished with delightful Tahitian pearls and with dazzling diamond stones that weigh
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Fireworks Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany's fireworks collection; this Tahitian pearl and diamond necklace. The magnificent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 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

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Tiffany & Co. Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings Material: 18k Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century Swiss Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Contemporary Diamond Tahitian Pearl Platinum Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stud earrings are designed as 11.0 mm round tahitian pearls - black in body color with green/purple
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Early 2000s Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 14.7mm Tahitian Pearl 2.86ctw Diamond Crab Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Tahitian Pearl - Round Shape - Medium Metallic Gray Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fireworks Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Fireworks’ Tahitian pearl and diamond pendant necklace set in
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. "Victoria" Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Platinum 950 "Victoria" Diamond &Tahitian Pearl Earrings by Tiffany & Co. With 4 marquise diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 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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Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Cultured Tahitian Pearl Pendant Necklace in White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. diamond and Tahitian pearl pendant necklace exudes understated
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Antique Tiffany Glass Scarab Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
in Tiffany glass. Those colors are picked up in the gem quality and rainbow colored Tahitian pearls
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2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Cecile Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retail price 7,800 USD. Pearls are 9.0 - 9.5 mm. Diamond Total Weight 1.00
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Crab Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co. necklace designed as a strand of round white cultured pearls and featuring
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
with a Tahitian pearl and an oval cut tanzanite, the wings pave-set with 62 round brilliant cut
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Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Pearl Diamond Y Chain Necklace with Tahitian Pearl Drop
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
-cut diamond 'Y' chain to a Tahitian pearl drop, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 2.88
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & CO. Diamond & Tahitian Pearl "Fireworks" Earclips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tahitian pearls. Bursting with energy and excitement.
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American Clip-on Earrings

TIFFANY & CO. Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Metal: Platinum Marked/tested: Tiffany & Co, Pt950 Gemstones/diamonds: Diamonds - 0.80Ctw Tahitian
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American More Earrings

TIFFANY Elsa Peretti Tahitian Keshi Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Tiffany Elsa Peretti platinum, diamond and Tahitian Keshi pearl earrings. Diamond total weight
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Triple Strand Tahitian South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
One Tiffany & Co. Triple Strand Detachable Necklace with one strand of Tahitian 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. Pearl Diamond Platinum Y Chain Necklace with Tahitian Pearl Drop
Located in Greenwich, CT
-cut diamond 'Y' chain to a Tahitian pearl drop, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 2.88
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Pearl diamond Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Tahitian pearl earrings with diamonds in platinum. There are two
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Signature X-Diamond Yellow Gold Medium Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This classic bracelet from Tiffany's elegant Signature X collection features iconic X-shaped links, set with 20 brilliant-cut round F-G VVS2-VS1 diamonds of an estimated 1.70 carats....
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1990s American Link Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Agrafe 16.5 Inch Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Agrafe Necklace is a stunning example of Maison Cartier's unparalleled artistry and timeless design. Crafted in 18k yellow gold (750/000), this necklace embodies sophisti...
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20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold and Citrine Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous vintage example of Tiffany & Co. style and quality. A design to dress up or wear casual. A beautifully detailed leaf motif top and a matched pair of rich honey colored cit...
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Citrine, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Tie Mesh Scarf
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets

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18k Gold

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By Cartier
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21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Spray Diamond Platinum Necklace and Earrings Set
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20th Century French More Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

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By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
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2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Tiffany Tahitian Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tiffany tahitian pearl 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 Platinum, 18k Gold and Gold. You can easily find a 11 antique edition and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect tiffany tahitian pearl among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a tiffany tahitian pearl has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Elsa Peretti are consistently popular. Take a look at a tiffany tahitian pearl featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a marquise cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our tiffany tahitian pearl for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany Tahitian Pearl?

Prices for a tiffany tahitian pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,995 and can go as high as $55,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $12,000.

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.