Pearl Jewelry
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Late 19th Century European Artisan Antique Pearl Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century French Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s European Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Silver
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Victorian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century German Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Blue Sapphire,...
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Top...
2010s American Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
2010s American Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
2010s German Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 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.