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Gemstone: Pearl
Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Natural Diamond & Gold Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Double Strand 7mm Cultured Pearl Necklace With Natural Diamond & Gold Clasp Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 64.3 grams Pearls: 7mm, 2 rows, white with creamy luster Diamonds: .06 CTW...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold

David Yurman 925 Silver & 18k Gold Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
David Yurman sterling silver and 18k gold, pearl 16 inch multi-strand necklace. Stamped on the clasp 925-750 D. Yurman. COA.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, pearl and sapphire butterfly pendant necklace. GIA certified natural no heat blue sapphire accented with natural peal, genuine ruby and old mine cut diamond accents. White, ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...

Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar De La Renta Fine Faux Pearl and Crystal Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Signed Oscar de la Renta Faux Pearl and Crystal Necklace with matching pair of Earrings; Designer Signature; necklace mea...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl

Blush Pink Pearl w Hematite Beaded Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Pretty blush color round 8.5 mm AAA Akoya Pearls enhance the reflective slate gray Hematite beads that create this eighteen inch strand. Said to absorb ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Hematite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Wide Woven Bridal Pearl Choker with Silver rhodium plated Sliding clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The multi-stranded woven white pearl bridal choker with a secure sliding clasp is made with 2.5 - 3mm glowing white pearls. Marina J.'s hand chose each p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Double Strand Button Pearl Necklace Bracelet Duo
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Find simple elegance in this classic duo. Two hundred thirty two fine off-round 5.5 mm AA button Akoya pearls are hand strung and knotted to create this double necklace and bracelet....
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Early 2000s American Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearls, Aquamarine and Hand Painted Porcelain Pendant Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Marie’s Folly Necklace. A beautiful hand painted porcelain brooch has become the focal point of this stunning necklace consisting of hand linked evergreen baroque pearls that gently accentuate the colors found in the hand painted portrait of this Georgian styled lady. A frill of aquamarine beads rests just above a gold vermeil bow to add to the feminine drama of the period. Minuscule aquamarine and glittering crystal rondelles are interspersed along the pearl necklace and also featured as an accent charm at the beautiful oval toggle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 KT YG 8.50 mm 26 IN Certified $7,650 017784 This is a One of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diam...
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2010s American Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace with Emerald Accents in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This necklace features beautifully matched pearls freshwater seed pearls, strung together in a glorious display of multiple strands. They are fixed in the center with an exquisite 14...
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2010s American Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gray Pearl and Diamond Floral Swag White Gold Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k white gold necklace with diamond swags or scallops with diamond flower spacers and five graduating gray round cultured pearls draping across the front...
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Late 20th Century Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Triple Strand Button Pearls Venetian Glass Lion Head, Larize II Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
A remarkable Venetian glass intaglio featuring a three dimensional lion in a whiskey quartz coloring, has been married to a triple strand of creamy white small button pearls. This r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 KT YG 8 mm 16 in Certified $4,950 017785 This is a One of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamond...
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2010s American Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 18" 14k Gold 6.5 mm Certified $5,950 117515 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” more than ...
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2010s American Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Citrine Diamond Pearl Byzantine Long Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"Byzantine" long necklace, featuring a single-strand comprised of polished citrine beads accented by gold beads, silver and diamond pierced beads, and cultured pearls. 18k yellow go...
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2010s Unknown Modern Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Turquoise Keshi Pearl 14 Karat Gold Necklace Triple Strand
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Turquoise and Keshi Pearl triple strand Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The natural mined Turquoise are pear shaped and round with wonderful Sleeping Beauty col...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl Strand with Pink Undertones with a 14 Karat Ball Clasp
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful black Tahitian pearl necklace is stunning with pink undertones. These 12-14.2mm pearls make an 18 inch strand made out of 33 pearls. The pearls are expertly strung wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18K Gold Necklace 24 Natural Oriental Pearls Five Pointed Star Pentagram
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual necklace was created in 1975 ca. It features two round discs suspended from gold chains attached to a grooved barrel clasp. Each disk is decorated with twisted gold wire...
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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Freshwater Edison Natural Pink Pearl Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold freshwater Edison natural pink pearl necklace. The length of this necklace is 18 inches, the width is 13-15 mm, has a pearl clasp to open and close, and it has a tota...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Very Fine and Very Rare Akoya 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasps
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This four-strand Mikimoto Akoya pearl necklace is a masterpiece of elegance and luxury. The layout features four strands of meticulously arranged Akoya pearls, ranging from 9mm down...
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1990s Asian Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s 14K White Gold Diamond Emerald Pearl Five Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Luxurious five strand pearl necklace with 14k white gold closure containing channel set emeralds. Emeralds do have natural inclusions and are very hard to see with the naked eye, mo...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Pearl & Enamel Pendant Necklace 15K Gold Art Nouveau c.1910
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this alluring antique Edwardian enamel pendant necklace made c.1910. In spite of its modest proportions, this pendant does not shy away from presenting t...
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Early 20th Century Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Multi-Strand Opal Bead Necklace, 14k Gold Clasp With Pearls
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite multi-strand opal bead necklace. Expertly crafted with five luxurious strands, each one is intricately adorned with lustrous opal ...
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20th Century European Artisan Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

Freshwater Pearl Long Strand Necklace with Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a freshwater pearl long strand necklace. Nouveau Boutique recently created it with average 8mm freshwater cultured pearls and 8mm brass beads. On both ends are 3 inch linked ...
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2010s American Artisan Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Brass

Marina J. Black and White All Pearl Woven Sautoir with pearl tassels & 14K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous one of a kind Art Deco inspired two tone Sautoir Necklace hand woven by Marina J. This lovely piece is made using all Cultured Black and White Pearls (measuirng 3mm and 8mm)...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Amethyst, Baroque Pearl & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Amethyst and Pearl Necklace from Marina J. This piece is made with all Baroque Pearls, Faceted Amethyst & solid 14k Yellow Findings. The Baroque Pearls in this necklace dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace - c.19
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Edwardian pink tourmaline and seed pearl pendant necklace set in 15ct made c.1910. The goldwork is beautifully crafted with a natura...
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Early 20th Century Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this enchanting antique Edwardian art nouveau pendant/brooch necklace made c.1905. The goldwork is simply wonderful on this particular piece: it is crafte...
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Early 20th Century Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Seed Pearl 9K Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace c1905
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this elegant antique Edwardian art nouveau pendant necklace made c.1905. The goldwork is beautifully crafted with a naturalistic art nouveau design of scr...
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Early 20th Century Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Gold 8 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k W Gold 8 mm Certified $11,450 311936 Estate Mikimoto 50 Pearls LARGE 8 mm 17" Inches 18K White Gold Clasp This Akoya pearl necklace has...
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1990s Japanese Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Gold Mother Of Pearl Pendant Polki Diamond Bone Ruby Rosary
Located in New York, NY
This new Signature Mother-of-pearl pendant has been carefully hand crafted to gleam, and shine for any occasion. Versatile in that it can be worn for formal, and casual events, it is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Vintage Fresh Water Pearl Single Strand Necklace, Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This marvelous Vintage Fresh Water Pearl Single Strand Necklace Length 16", Silver Clasp measuring approx. 6 to 6.5 mm Cream to white c...
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2010s Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Black Pearl Pendant, Round w Sterling Silver Box Chain, 18 Inches
Located in Austin, TX
This necklace is great to wear because of it’s simplicity and beauty. The 12 millimeter mother-of-pearl round bead is full drilled and is perfectly paired with a mirror baby box chai...
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2010s American Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Glimmer and Shake Choker, with Pearls and Diamonds by Michelle Massoura
Located in Nicosia, CY
An array of dangling pearls in various sizes accentuated by glimmering diamonds hanging from a delicate chain fitted closely around the neck. A modern take on the classic pearl choke...
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pickleball Paddle Necklace with Akoya Pearl in Sterling Silver w Paperclip Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This Pickleball Paddle Necklace was handcrafted by our jewelers at Five Star Jewelry in Austin, Texas! We love pickleball and play almost everyday so...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant 0.83 Carats 15 MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold pendant featuring one grey Tahitian Pearl measuring 15 mm with a diamond cap of 86 round brilliants weighing 0.83 carats. Diamond Bale 8.4 MM Long Diamond Cap w...
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2010s Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mother-of-pearl medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a blue enamel frame surrounded by 64 natural seed pearls. Umarked but...
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20th Century French Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold, 4.39 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Feel like a princess in this beautiful 18 karat white gold , diamond and pearl choker. The necklace has been set with 9 pave diamond balls which alternate with 10 cultured white pearls. The pattern continues to the back with 18 karat white gold high polished balls...
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1990s Italian Modern Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Multicolor Sapphire South Sea Pearl Tassel 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold tassel necklace, featuring 52.85 carats of multicolor Sapphires. The tassel con...
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2010s Italian Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Silver Clasp
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Vintage Mikimoto Fine Pearl Strand Mikimoto are world renowned for their pearl quality and standards. This vintage necklace is strung with 79 Akoya cultured Pearls that have a cream...
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20th Century Japanese Retro Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Two-Tone Pendant Enhancer
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting Yianni Creations handcrafted pendant from Midas Collection, all 100% Handmade Artisan creation from Fine Silver 950 purity, plated with palladium to resist elements. The liquid edges and pearl crown is decorated with a thick layer of 24 Karat Yellow Gold. The pendant features 8mm Freshwater Pearl complemented by a unique brushed texture. The pendant comes with a silk rope necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Y...

Marina J woven Pearl necklace with gold-plated Silver vintage brooch with Garnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Pearl Necklace by Marina J. This amazing piece features Cultured white Pearls all intricately woven together into a tight lace like design. Small gold-plated silver faceted beads are interwoven within the necklace. Vintage gold-plated Silver Brooch with center-mounted faceted garnet stone and teardrop Pearl briolette...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Multicolor South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Outstanding in quality, this strand of South Sea pearls from the beloved Tiffany & Co. exhibits a wide array of colors. Displaying hues ranging from lustrous white and shades of gray...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

.15 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s graduated cultured pearl necklace 6-9mm with natural color and 14k white gold diamond catch. 16.5 inches long. 55 cultured pearls, crème color rose hue, very good lustre, fe...
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Mid-20th Century Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fireball Pearl Necklace by Paula Crevoshay
Located in New Orleans, LA
Multi-colored pearls drape gracefully around the neck in this necklace from American jewelry designer Paula Crevoshay. These iridescent, Baroque pearls are called "fireball" pearls f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Half Set Turquoise Diamonds Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional half set signed Gilbert Albert composed of a necklace and a pair of ear clips, in yellow gold set with turquoise, diamonds and pearls Total estimated weight of the diamo...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Double Strand Natural Pearl Saltwater Necklace With Certificate
Located in New York, NY
A vintage double-strand natural saltwater pearl necklace of choker length. The piece has a marquise-shaped clasp garnished with diamonds and a central faceted sapphire stone. The piece comes with The Gem and Pearl Labaratory Ltd. certificate. Elegant Luxury Jewelry For Women...
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20th Century Unknown Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Pearl Necklace 18.5" #14735
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Pearl Necklace Gorgeous 18K white gold Tiffany necklace with 58 beautiful pearls! Pearls approximately 7.2...
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20th Century Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Graduated Knotted String Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite South Sea pearl necklace! Features graduated white pearls on a knotted string, accented with a 14K yellow gold crabclaw clasp. A perfect final touch to any style! Hallm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Pendant with Opal, Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold pendant with genuine opal, pearl and diamonds. Metal: 14k gold Total weight: 3.35 g. Size: 42 x 24 mm. Gemstones (all are tested by professional gemmologist): 1. Genui...
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2010s Turkish Modern Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver You will treasure this outstanding authentic Vintage MIKIMOTO Sterling silver pearl...
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Mid-20th Century Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

14K Gold Black Pearl Caged Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A beautiful and dainty pendant enhancer. This dainty piece is crafted using 14K solid yellow gold. The piece is adorned with a gorgeous black pearl set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

18Y Ornate Treasure Chest Charm/Pendant with Hidden Pearl Treasure
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful vintage treasure chest charm/pendant featuring hidden pearl treasure inside. The chest is hinged and has a figure eight system to hold it closed. The bottom is engraved wit...
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Mid-20th Century Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Mikimoto Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1970 Metal Type: 14K yellow gold Weight: 20.6 grams Length: 17.5 inches Origin: Japan
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1970s Japanese Vintage Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto "Blue Lagoon" Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maker: Mikimoto, "Blue Lagoon" edition. Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Length: 21 inches Weight: 35.4 grams Pearl Diameter: 7mm
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2010s Contemporary Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Elizabeth Locke 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Akoya Pearl Station Chain Link Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elizabeth Locke 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Akoya Pearl Station Chain Link Necklace Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 56.8 grams Length: 21 inches Clasp: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pendant with Chain
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pendant With Chain This gorgeous 10k chain is paired with a gorgeous pearl pendant surrounded by 50 single cut diamond! (1 pearl; 7.5mm) (28 ch...
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20th Century Pearl Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique, New and Vintage Pearl Necklaces

Vintage pearl necklaces have been a jewelry-box essential since, well . . . let’s call it forever. The 16- or 18-inch strand, made popular in the 1950s by Marilyn Monroe (whose Mikimoto akoyas were a gift from Joe DiMaggio), is exceptionally chic, beloved by ingenues and grande dames alike. Plus, the natural oils and warmth of your skin will enhance their luster over time. 

Pearls are elegant and 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. “Pearls remain timeless because they are an organic matter that renews itself over the generations; as long as there is life there will be pearls,” says Talila Gafter, president of Ella Gafter, a New York–based pearler specializing in classic necklaces and statement designs.

Adding a subtle glow to your face and skin, a string of pearls is appropriate for every occasion, whether you’re interviewing for a job or sipping swanky cocktails. And if you already own a necklace? The next must-have, according to Gafter, is earrings or a longer style that incorporates colored gemstones.

Find antique, new and vintage pearl necklaces on 1stDibs.

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