On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of black baroque pearls. Frequently made of
gold,
18k gold and
white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 115 vintage versions or 310 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of black baroque pearls includes designs that are universally popular, but
contemporary and
Baroque styles, specifically, are sought with frequency.
Faye Kim,
Bochic and
Michael Kneebone each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but
pearl versions, from our inventory of 325, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for
brilliant cut black baroque pearls and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
bead and
round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for
men in our collection of black baroque pearls, as most of the options available are for
women.
Prices for black baroque pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $40 and can go as high as $365,121, while black baroque pearls, on average, fetch $1,796.
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.