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Mother of Pearl Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mother of pearl mirror.
Category

1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror

Vintage Mother of Pearl Mirror
Mother of Pearl Mirror
H 52 in W 30 in D 2 in
Tessellated Mother of Pearl Obelisk
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated mother of pearl obelisk by Maitland Smith.
Category

1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Mother of Pearl & Diamond Square Earrings 18k gold square clip on with a post earrings each set
Category

1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of earrings set with mother-of-pearl inlays, round-cut topaz, diamonds, and a pearl drop
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden chest of drawers. With five drawers. The wood is profusely
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother of Pearl Lamps, Italy, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mother of pearl lamps. Italy, 1960
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mother of Pearl Lamps, Italy, 1960
Mother of Pearl Lamps, Italy, 1960
H 21 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Mother of Pearl Caviar Serving Spoon
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Mother of Pearl seashell caviar serving spoon. Spoon measures: 2.25" width x 5.13
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Mother of Pearl Caviar Serving Spoon
Mother of Pearl Caviar Serving Spoon
H 5.13 in W 2.25 in D 0.07 in
Mother of Pearl Dish Spoons Caviar
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) pieces; natural mother-of-pearl caviar dish and spoon set. Beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Mother of Pearl Dish Spoons Caviar
Mother of Pearl Dish Spoons Caviar
H 0.88 in W 7.69 in D 7.13 in
Mother-of-Pearl Mexican Silver Box
By Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mexican silver box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay. Lid opens to a wood lined interior. Very nicely done
Category

1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Silver

Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Mexican Silver Box
Mother-of-Pearl Mexican Silver Box
H 0.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlaid Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mother of Pearl & inlaid wood Middle Eastern arm chair.
Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Hematite Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Mother of Pearl Hematite Earrings. The earrings feature a double bezel, the larger bezel
Category

1990s American Contemporary Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Hematite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Mother of Pearl Hematite Earrings
Mother of Pearl Hematite Earrings
H 0.87 in W 0.65 in D 0.4 in
Moroccan Brass and Mother of Pearl Dagger
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-452 Moroccan brass and mother of pearl inlayed wood dagger.
Category

1940s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Brass

Curious Wriggling Fish Made of Mother-of-pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Curious wriggling fish made of mother-of-pearl Fish made of mother of pearl veneer. Very fine
Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite mother-of-pearl carving is a delightful example of the button-like toggles worn by men
Category

20th Century Chinese Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother-of-pearl pendant light, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Large pendant light from the 60s ceiling rose for fining Association of mother-of-pearl forming 3
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Long Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Lovely long mother of pearl necklace with oval shaped beads, small mother of pearl spacers., and
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Mother of Pearl Seashell Caviar Dish
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white mother of pearl seashell caviar dish polished smooth. One dish available. Piece
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Seashell Caviar Dish
Mother of Pearl Seashell Caviar Dish
H 0.5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in
Silver Plate & Mother of Pearl Caviar Server
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver plate shell pedestal with mother of pearl top caviar server. A very striking piece.
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Silver Plate

Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Hall Bench
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage Damascus mother-of-pearl inlay bench seat with hand carved and turned details.
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother of Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Mother of Pearl and Diamond Ring Yellow gold ring featuring four mother-of-pearl panels and ten
Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Lingerie Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Decorated Chinoiserie Four Drawer Lingerie Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay C1920. Measures - 30"H x
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Levantine Mother of Pearl and Bone Inlaid Mirror
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Levantine mother of pearl and bone inlaid mirror, late 20th century. Extensively inlaid with mother
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood

Mother of Pearl Garnet Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Mother of pearl garnet flower brooch Center stone cabochon garnet (12 mm) of approximately 10-12
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Line Vautrin Mother-of-Pearl Powder Compact
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Powder compact in silvered bronze with incised mother-of-pearl top. Signed.
Category

20th Century French Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Bronze

French Deco Mother of Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Necklace composed of fancy cut mother of pearl beads, amythest and
Category

1930s French Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Gilt Metal

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden bench with elegantly winged curving arms. The intricately
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pearl and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of white cultured pearl and mother of pearl cufflinks set in sterling silver
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl

Pearl and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Pearl and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
H 0.75 in W 0.63 in D 1.38 in
Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Cocktail table with mother-of-pearl inlay design. Hand-carved legs.
Category

20th Century Chinese Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Wood

Chinese Mother of Pearl Intricately Inlaid Corner Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Mother of Pearl Fine Intricately Inlaid Corner Chair Offered for sale is a lovely Chinese
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Padouk

Glamorous Mother of Pearl Mosaic Rectangular Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
white mother of pearl pieces. Bevelled mirror itself 19.5 w 30 h
Category

1980s Philippine Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks - Geometric design with Mother of Pearl set in 18K
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Bulgari Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks by Bulgari. With 2 round mother of pearl stones 11mm
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Large Mother of Pearl Box 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Mother of Pearl Box 20th century LARGE MOTHER OF PEARL BOX WITH 2 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHELLS
Category

1950s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearlware

Large Mother of Pearl Box 20th Century
Large Mother of Pearl Box 20th Century
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 17.72 in
Italian Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold Italian made cufflinks, with mother of pearl center. Each bar top measures 20mm x
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Gold

2 Pairs of Mother of Pearl Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
2 Pairs of Mother of Pearl Table Lamps
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

2 Pairs of Mother of Pearl Table Lamps
H 20.98 in W 7.25 in D 5.25 in
Modernist Aluminum and Mother-of-Pearl Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist aluminum and mother-of-pearl menorah, circa 1970s. The menorah is in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-20th Century Mother of Pearl Box
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th century Mother Of Pearl Box MID-20TH CENTURY MOTHER-OF-PEARL BOX DECORATIVE BOX MADE WITH
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearlware

Mid-20th Century Mother of Pearl Box
Mid-20th Century Mother of Pearl Box
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 14.18 in
Hand Wrought Brass & Mother Of Pearl Table Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly designed pairs of brass candlesticks and salt & pepper shakers, with inlaid mother of
Category

1970s Indian Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Inlay Vanity/Chest With Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vanity Chest. Adorned with exquisite Mother of Pearl inlay, this piece features a luxurious black lacquer
Category

1980s Chinese Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage Angela Cummings earrings made of 18k gold with mother of pearl inlay. The
Category

1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Marcel Boucher Mother of Pearl Pave Bee
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Charming Marcel Boucher Mother of Pearl Pave Bee from the 1960's. Wonderfully detailed with pave
Category

1960s American Artisan Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Gilt Metal

Fantasy Fob Brooch, Mother of Pearl Tusks
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large fantasy brooch in the Victorian Revivalist taste made with mother of pearl tusks
Category

1940s Czech Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cartier Onyx & Mother of Pearl Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mother of Pearl, Onyx, and Gilt Brass Desk Clock Description: A majestic Cartier desk
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Enamel

Large Vintage Maitland-Smith Mother of Pearl Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Vintage Maitland-Smith Mother of Pearl Box. The top inlaid with a strip of brass. The box
Category

1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Mother of Pearl Tilt-Top Table
Located in Hudson, NY
How could we pass up an exquisite table like this? Finished in mother of pearl and faux bone inlay
Category

1950s Syrian Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Monies Mother Of Pearl Wood Necklace
By Monies Gerda Lynggaard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
of natural material wood and mother of pearl connected with leather lace.
Category

1980s Danish Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Gemlok Diamond Mother of Pearl Gold Necklace
By Gemlok
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Gemlok diamond and mother of pearl 18k yellow gold necklace made exclusively for Spitzer
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
H 40.5 in W 52.5 in D 20.75 in
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Mother of Pearl Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury table lamps with a rectangular form featuring alluring mother of pearl mosaic
Category

20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair 20th Century Mother of Pearl Slipper Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of stylized satin lacquered and mother of pearl inlay slipper chairs newly upholstered in a
Category

20th Century Philippine Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood

Mother of Pearl Organic Sculptural Serving Spoon
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely twisted vintage spiral organic shaped mother of pearl sculptural serving spoon is so
Category

1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-Century Mother-of-pearl and Metal Bird
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 silver plated bird with mother-of-pearl insets. Measurements: Height: 27" Width
Category

1960s North American Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Middle Eastern Inlaid Mother of Pearl Folding Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mother of Pearl & inlaid wood Middle Eastern arm chair.
Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Handmade Silver and Mother of Pearl Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Handmade silver spoon with mother of pearl accents. Gorgeous and unique, this spoon features
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi." During the Joseon era (1392
Category

20th Century Korean Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
H 14.5 in W 19.25 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Divider w/ Mother of Pearl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous folding screen with mother of pearl designs. Asian style design with birds in trees, all
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Brass

Vintage Divider w/ Mother of Pearl
Vintage Divider w/ Mother of Pearl
H 73 in W 17.75 in D 1.5 in
Large Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden mirror. The intricately carved wood is inlaid with
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother of Pearl Tessellated Monumental Continental Fluted Columns, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Mother of pearl tessellated monumental continental fluted columns, 1970.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Lovely mother of pearl necklace with irregular shaped beads and small round glass spacers
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

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Vintage Mother Of Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage mother of pearl you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 164 antique edition and 149 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage mother of pearl may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage mother of pearl over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel and Bulgari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage mother of pearl of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 106, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a vintage mother of pearl for sale for women should be easy, but there are 115 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Mother Of Pearl?

Prices for a vintage mother of pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $35 and can go as high as $79,788, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,925.
Questions About Vintage Mother of Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage Mikimoto pearls are set with cream or white pearls. Colored pearls are a modern addition. All Mikimoto pearl jewelry includes marks on the back or inside of the piece that is either the Mikimoto name, an “M” logo or the outline of an oyster. In addition, strands of pearls will have a dangling “M” charm. Mikimoto stores and authorized retailers will also appraise and issue a certificate of valuation for any Mikimoto piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Mikimoto pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.