$3,850
W 1.23 in D 0.28 in L 1.42 in
Antique White Gold, Natural Freshwater River Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set with 14 graduated natural (possibly Mississippi) river freshwater pearls in the round in a 10k white gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
PEARL NECKLACE ‘ROPE’ Freshwater pearls from Mexico
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A Long Freshwater Pearl Necklace — 134cm A beautifully strung freshwater pearl necklace measuring an impressive 134cm, crafted from natural river pearls sourced in Mexico.
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage Gold & Mississippi River Fresh Water Pearl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In 14k and 10k karat yellow golds. With a Baroque freshwater river pearl set in a gold setting stylized as leaves or an open flower.
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,500
H 1.38 in W 0.87 in D 0.24 in L 15.99 in
Edwardian Style 14K Gold, Amethyst, & Pearl Festoon Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Supporting 3 drops with freshwater river pearls and briolette-cut amethysts and flanked by several festooned swags punctuated by pearl mounts to the chain.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Mississippi River Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Essex, GB
Delightfully unique! This rare pair of fresh water Mississippi river pearls are showcased in a stunning drop earring setting. Organic vine shaped tendrils wrap around each pearl, and...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural River Pearl Flower set Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k. Charming, cheerful, and chic, these lovely flower earrings are a visual ray of sunshine. Naturalistic in design and material, each bloom is comprised of especially...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau River Pearl & Pink Sapphire Pendant in 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 10 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau pendant, set with one 3mm round pink sapphire, one seed pearl, and one freshwater Mississippi river Pearl.
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Tennesse Pearls and Single Cut Diamond Brooch in Platinum, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
A brooch in the shape of an infinity circle featuring natural freshwater Tennessee River pearls with a line of single cut diamonds set as a ring around the pearls in platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Hand Wrought Antique Chain Necklace with Freshwater River Pearls
Located in Big Bend, WI
Antique 18K yellow gold chain necklace featuring freshwater river pearls. The hand made links are long ovals alternating with 10 baroque freshwater pearls measuring about 4.5mm - 5.5...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yogo Sapphire & Natural Pearl Crescent Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Northampton, MA
The stones total approximately .85 carats. Ten natural freshwater river pearls are set between each sapphire.
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Natural River Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Natural (uncultured) freshwater river pearls are rare and the rippled, undulating surface of this button-shaped pearl makes it strikingly unique.
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Opal Necklace
Located in Northampton, MA
This Edwardian-era necklace of 18K yellow gold features alternating stations of opal beads and natural freshwater pearls. The natural pearls are freshwater river pearls and have reta...
Opal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Natural River Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An Art Nouveau period diamond, and natural river pearl pendant in platinum. Featuring a natural freshwater American river pearl accented by two diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Natural Tennesse Pearls and Single Cut Diamond Brooch in Platinum, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
A brooch in the shape of an infinity circle featuring natural freshwater Tennessee River pearls with a line of single cut diamonds set as a ring around the pearls in platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Mississippi river pearl brooch in the form of a chrysanthemum, set in gold.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl
Antique Citrine Seed Pearl Mississippi River Pearl Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique lavaliere pendant with bezel set dark amber color citrine. Measures 16 x 9 mm. Surrounded by seed pearls 2 mm. and three pendants of gold chain and American Mississippi Riv...
Citrine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Freshwater Pearl Bracelet with 14K Solid Yellow Clasp with Diamond Accent
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious and beautiful pearl bracelet! Amazing, timeless, and elegant look! Pearl size: Approx. 4mm-5mm diameter Grade: Super high luster with pink overtone Coor: Cream with pink ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold & Diamond Round Filigree Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco white gold & diamond round filigree brooch or pin. In 14k white gold. The gold is filigreed into rocaille devices and set with 16 round cut diamonds set in pairs in...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Old cultured pearl necklace with gold-platinum clasp with old European diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old necklace made of 56 saltwater cultured pearls with a cream color and dimensions of approx. 3.70 - 8.00 mm. Necklace with a clasp made of yellow gold and platinum, decorated with ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 6.00 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a paperclip link chain suspending a foliate motif pendant from a quatrefoil surmount Surmount and pendant are pierced platinum-topped gold displaying sweeping foliate mot...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with faux lapis pate de verre mol...
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz measuring approximately 8.2 x 6.2mm, cut-down set in yellow gold collet with closed bac...
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. The brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with an octagonal-cut rubellite, the one weighing 6.90 carats and the other 6.95 carats, each with three small...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Necklace Akoya Pearls Yellow Gold 18 carat
Located in Vannes, FR
Necklaces Akoya Pearls Yellow Gold White Gold 18 Carat This necklace features six strands of Akoya pearls, each measuring 4.7 mm in diameter, creating a voluminous yet delicate effe...
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria color emerald cut aquamarine is the centerpiece of this handcrafted platinum engagement ring. The aquamarine weighing 1.16 carats is embellished with 6 bright ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Cabochon Amethyst & Pearl Oval Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 *chain sold separately An elegant Edwardian pendant in 15ct yellow gold, featuring a richly coloured oval cabochon amethyst...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Rare Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Evening Bag
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gripoix Glass Haute Couture purse from the 1980's. A Chanel design, but made in custom colorations. Our Chanel Haute Couture client ordered these purses directly from Maison Gri...
Three Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace
Located in Greer, SC
Three Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace ranging from 7.5mm-4.5mm in size. The clasp is an 18kt white gold clasp with a 13mm round scallop style with 6 mm round pearl in the center. I...
Pearl, 18k Gold
1900 Nordic Necklace Gilt Silver Enamels /38.5 /10.5 gr
Located in SE
Old Norwegian Necklace in solid gilt sterling Silver with filigree decorations and Enamel works . Secure the original period push lock. Ca. late 19th - early 20th cent, marked 925, ...
Silver, Gold, Enamel
14K Gold Clasp Av. 7mm White Sea Pearl 3 Strand Necklace, 17 inches
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
NOTE: The first photo is a little bit broken as it shows incomplete pearls where they are not seemed to be round- please refer to the video and other photo provided as well for your ...
Pearl, 14k Gold
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.