Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Romantic Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Pearl Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Rhodium
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver,...
2010s American Romantic Pearl Jewelry
Labradorite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
Late 18th Century American Artisan Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Bronze, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Romantic Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, Silver
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Pearl
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Quartz, Gold-filled
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Si...
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, Silver
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gol...
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Black Pearl, Pearl, Silver, Bronze,...
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Turquoise, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Ste...
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.