Pearl Jewelry
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Classical Greek Pearl Jewelry
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Si...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1990s American Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Jasper
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea...
2010s Unknown Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1870s French Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Brass, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
20th Century Thai Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
19th Century Chinese Antique Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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.