Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Coral, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s French Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
2010s American Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Oriental Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Tiger's Eye,...
20th Century American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s French Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, ...
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.