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Creator: Harbor Diamonds
Gemstone: Pearl
Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.37 Carats 11-12 MM 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM and 42 round brilliants weighing 0.37 Carats.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Available in white & yellow gol...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Floral South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.03 Carats 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a floral diamond cluster weighing 1.03 Carats with two South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 MM.
124 Diamonds
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Pearls can ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Amethyst South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 5 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold dome drop earrings featuring number Sapphires, 2.20 Carats, Amethyst & Rhodolite weighing 2.80 Carats and two white South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM.
Customiz...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 12-13MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold drop earrings featuring 38 round brilliants weighing 0.61 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Earrings available in differe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.60 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearl measuring 15-16 MM flanked with 10 Baguette Diamonds weighing 0.30 carats and 52 Round brilliants weighing 0.30 carats.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Sapphires South Sea Pearls Dangle Drop Earrings 3 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 6 oval Sapphires weighing 3.00 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.73 Carats 12-13 MM 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm flanked with 122 round brilliants weighing 0.73 carats.
Pearl Quality AA
Luster AA, Excellent
Nacre Ve...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.30 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earrings featuring two Gold South Sea pearls measuring 13-14 mm flanked with round brilliants weighing 0.30 carats.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K white Gold
Diamonds 0.72 Carats
13-14mm South Sea Pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Diamond Chain Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings 0.65 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold chain drop earrings with 16 round brilliants weighing 0.65 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 9-10 MM.
Color G
Cla...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ribbon South Sea Pearl Earrings .057 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a diamond ribbon motif containing 52 diamonds weighing 0.57 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Custo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Baguette White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearl 14-15 mm
Diamonds : 1.60 Carats
18K White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Amethyst Pink Freshwater Pearl Earrings 1.81 Carats
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White gold stud earrings featuring two Pink Freshwater Pearls measuring 10-11 mm flanked with marquise shape Amethysts weighing 1.81 carats.
Matching Necklace In Stock.
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
Pink Freshwater Pearl and Pink Sapphire Drop Earrings 14-15 MM 0.80 Carats
Located in New York, NY
14-15 mm Pink Freshwater Pearls
0.80 Carats Pink Sapphires
18K White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings 0.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 10-11 MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold hoop earrings featuring 52 round brilliants weighing 0.50 Carats with two Freshwater pearls measuring 10-11 MM.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Pearls earrings can be chang...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Spiral Bell Shape Dangle Huggies Earring
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearls 13-14mm
Diamonds 0.70 Carats
18K white gold
The top part separates from the bottom to be able to wear them alone.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Italian Heart Pearl Pendant on Mirror Motif Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy, this heart shape pendant features a tiny Pearl on a Mirror motif necklace, in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Pendant and chain can be sold separately
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Freshwater Pearl Rhodolite Halo Stud Earrings 3.82 Carats 18KT Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold
Rhodolite 3.79 Carats
Diamonds 0.26 Carats
13-14 mm Pink Freshwater Pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 12-13 MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 38 round brilliants weighing 0.61 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Earrings available in differen...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Floral Drop Earrings 0.96 Carats 13-14 MM 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold drop earrings featuring a diamond floral motif with 8 Marquise Diamonds weighing 0.79 Carats, 13 round brilliants weighing 0.17 carats and two South Sea Pearls me...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.60 Carats 12-13 MM 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm with 8 round brilliants, 0.31 carats and 62 smaller diamonds weighing 0.29 carats.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl Tahitian Diamond Lariat Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold chain featuring two Pearls, one South Sea & one Tahitian measuring 12-13 MM with 31 round brilliants weighing 0.31 carats.
18 inch chain
Tassel 5/8 X 13/16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.30 Carats 10-11 MM 14KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Size 10-11mm
Nature South Sea Cultured Pearl
Pearl Quality AAA
Luster AAA, Excellent
Nacre Very Thick
Jewelry Style Earrings
Earring Style Fishhook
Metal Purity 14K
Metal Type ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Italian Mother of Pearl Bar Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Italian 14k yellow gold necklace featuring Mother of Pearl and gold trim bars. Super trendy and great for layering!
Available in different colors and styles.
Email to inquire.
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Size 11-12mm
Nature Tahitian Cultured Pearl
Pearl Quality AAA
Luster AAA, Excellent
Nacre Very Thick
Jewelry Style Pendant
Metal Purity 18K
Metal Type White Gold
Stone Shape 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Marquise Pear Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings Baroque Tahitian & South Sea Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950's, these Vintage earrings feature a cluster of Marquise & Pear Cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.50 Carats with two Baroque pearls.
Pearls Measure
Length 19-20 MM
W...
Category
1950s Contemporary Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Diamond Chain Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings 0.65 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold chain drop earrings with 16 round brilliants weighing 0.65 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 9-10 MM.
Color G
Cla...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant 0.83 Carats 15 MM 18 Karat White Gold G-H SI
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold pendant featuring one light 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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold 14-15 MM
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with numerous diamonds weighing 1.55 carats.
Available in white gold.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Petal Floral South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.98 Carat 13-14 MM 18KT
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold petal floral drop earrings featuring two Tahitian pearls measuring 13-14 mm with 96 round brilliants weighing 0.98 carats.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
HARBOR D. White Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A cute pair of white Freshwater pearls measuring 8.5-9 mm crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Also available in white gold
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
Pink Freshwater Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18KT Rose Gold 12-13 MM
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold drop earrings featuring two pink Freshwater pearls measuring 12-13 mm and 38 round brilliants 0.61 carats.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.29 Carats 10-11 MM 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 10-11 mm flanked with round brilliants weighing 0.29 carats.
Luster: AAA Excellent
Pearl Quality: AAA
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Long Labradorite Nugget Baroque White Pearl Beaded Necklace 44 Inches
Located in New York, NY
One strand of Labradorite nugget beads with accents of Baroque Pearls ranging from 14-23 MM, 44 Inches long.
More strands in stock.
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Labradorite, Pearl
South Sea Pearl Diamond Bangle Bracelet 0.12 CTS 9.5-10 MM 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold bangle cuff with 2 diamonds weighing 0.12 Carats and 2 South Sea Pearls measuring 9.50-10 mm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Strand of Hematite White Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace 50 Inches
Located in New York, NY
A strand of beads featuring medium to dark color Hematite and white pearls measuring 50 inches.
Each Pearl has 3.5 inches of Hematite beads in between every P...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Hematite
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Golden South Sea Pearl Earrings 5.02 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold drop earrings featuring 8 Oval shape Sapphires weighing 4.68 Carats with 10 diamonds, 0.34 Carats, and two Golden South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 MM.
Can custo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Mariner Link South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.57 Carats 9-10 MM 3.8 Grams
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold marina motif drop earrings featuring 76 round brilliance weighing 0.57 carats and two S. sea pearls measuring 9–10 mm.
Also available in white gold
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Chalcedony Iolite Baroque Pearl Necklace 46 Inches
Located in New York, NY
One strand of Lolite beads with alternating Chalcedony and Baroque Pearls measuring 46 inches long.
Can double around the neck!
Baroque Pearl measure approximately 25 MM
Chalcedony...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Iolite, Pearl
Strand of Iolite Grey Baroque Pearl Tassel Necklace 50 Inches Long
Located in New York, NY
A strand of purple Iolite beads with 6 grey Baroque pearls, 50 inches long.
Can customize to any length or bead of choice
DM for more info
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Iolite, Pearl
Long Strand of Kyanite Keshi & Baroque Pearl Necklace 50 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Long strand of Kyanite gemstone with touches of Keshi and Baroque white and grey color pearls, measuring 50 inches.
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Kyanite
Long Mystic Spinel Baroque White Pearl Drop Necklace 36 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Long Mystic Spinel beads measuring 30.5 inches with a drop featuring three Baroque Pearls.
Necklace 30.5 Inches
Drop 5.5 Inches
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Spinel
Diamond Semi Bezel Pink Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings 0.76 Carats 10-11 MM 14KT
Located in New York, NY
14 karat rose gold drop earrings featuring 10 round brilliant weighing 0.76 carrots and two pink freshwater pearls measuring 10– 11 mm
Color G
Clarity SI
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Mariner Link South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.57 Carats 9-10 MM 14KT
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold marina motif drop earrings featuring 76 round brilliance weighing 0.57 carats and two South Sea pearls measuring 9–10 mm.
Also available in yellow gold
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Strand of Pink White Baroque Pearls 9-25 MM 42 Inches Long
Located in New York, NY
A strand of lovely white and pink Baroque pearls measuring 9-25 MM, 42 inches long. Can be made as a double strand on neck.
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl
Strand of Apatite Tahitian Pearl Tassel Necklace 50 Inches Long
Located in New York, NY
One strand of Apatite beads ranging from blue, teal and greenish yellow with 10 Tahitian Pearls measuring 12-15 MM, 50 Inches long.
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Apatite
Diamond Cluster Floral Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings 1.03 Carat 18 Karat 12-13 MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a floral diamond cluster weighing 1.03 Carats with two Tahitian pearls measuring 12-13 MM.
124 Diamonds
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Pearls can b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Freshwater Cultured Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.11 Carats 14K Pink Gold
Located in New York, NY
14K Rose gold drop earrings featuring two Pink freshwater pearls measuring 10-11 mm flanked with round brilliants weighing 0.11 carats.
Pearl Quality: AAA
Luster: AAA, Excellent
Na...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.20 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earring featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm and two round brilliants weighing 0.20 carats in a bezel setting.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Champagne Diamond Drop Earrings 2.65 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Size 12-13mm
Nature Tahitian Cultured Pearl
Pearl Quality AAA
Luster AAA, Excellent
Nacre Very Thick
Jewelry Style Earrings
Metal Purity 18K
Metal Type White Gold
Stone Shape 1...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.33 Carats 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM and 76 blue Sapphires weighing 1.33 Carats.
Pearls earrings can be changed to Tahitian, Pink, Gold...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carats 18K White Gold 14-15 MM
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with numerous diamonds weighing 1.55 carats.
Comes in Rose Gold
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Three Row Diamond Drop Earrings 0.78 Carats 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow drop earrings featuring 44 round brilliants weighing 0.78 Carats and two Golden South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Earrings available in diffe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Three Diamonds Bangle Bracelet 0.10 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold open bracelet featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 mm and three diamonds weighing 0.10 Carats.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Pearls ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Diamond Tassel Gold Pendant Necklace 0.27
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold
Pearl Type: South Sea
Pearls Quality: AAA, Exc.
Pearls luster: AAA
Nacre Very Thick
Diamond Count: 37
Diamond Weight: 0.27
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond South Sea Tahitian Pearl Gold Wrap Ring 9.5-10 MM 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Count: 28
Diamond Weight: 0.60 cts.
Gold: 18KW
Pearl: South Sea and Tahitian:
Pearls Size: 9.50-10mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Tassel Necklace 0.27 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold tassel necklace featuring a White & Golden South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 mm and a diamond bar with 37 round brilliants weighing 0.27 carats.
Chain: 18 inches...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea 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.
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