Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gold
1980s Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s French Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Spanish Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Carnelian, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Top...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Citrine, Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s French Pearl Jewelry
Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
1970s Unknown Modernist Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver
2010s French Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Victorian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century German Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Blue Sapphire,...
2010s Indian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Kunzite, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Victorian Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.