Pearl Jewelry
2010s American Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Iolite, Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel
1870s Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Pearl Jewelry
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphi...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Asian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Early 19th Century Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1860s Swedish Empire Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Gold-filled
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
1910s French Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Pearl, Pyrite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Spanish Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
2010s British Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
Late 20th Century Japanese Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Enamel
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.