Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver
2010s American Romantic Pearl Jewelry
Labradorite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling S...
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pearl Jewelry
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
1980s Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Base Metal
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Onyx, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k 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.