Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Danish Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Citrine, South Sea Pearl, Rubelite, 18k ...
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Plat...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1990s European Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s North American Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Modernist Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage and Antique Pearl Jewelry
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.